Serenissima Motoscafi Murano Burano Panoramic Boat Tour: Glassblowing Stop, $28
Quick answer
The Serenissima Motoscafi Murano Burano tour is a 4 to 4.5 hour motorboat trip from Riva degli Schiavoni, from $28 per person (about €25).
It includes a glass-factory demo, but no guided island walk, food or drinks, and GetYourGuide rates it 4.4/5 from 6,500+ reviews.
Serenissima Motoscafi srl
Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing
4.4 (6,588) · from $28
The Serenissima Motoscafi Murano Burano tour is the cheapest scheduled way I found to see both lagoon islands: $28, a boat that leaves from the Riva degli Schiavoni waterfront, one glass-factory stop on Murano and just over an hour of free time on Burano.
The detail that changes the decision is what the ticket leaves out. The listing says plainly that nobody guides you on either island: an assistant talks over a speaker on board, and then you are on your own. If you want a guide walking beside you, compare the options in the table below, browse the Venice boat tours hub, or start from the home page.
| Operator | Serenissima Motoscafi srl (sold through GetYourGuide) |
|---|---|
| Boat | Panoramic motorboat; capacity not stated on the listing |
| Price | From $28 per person (about €25 at the 16 October 2026 rate); no child price is stated |
| Duration | 4 to 4.5 hours |
| Departure times | Not stated on the listing; the slots appear at checkout. Arrive 20 minutes early |
| Meeting point | Yellow desk at the corner of Riva degli Schiavoni, Calle degli Albanesi and Hotel Danieli Excelsior · Riva degli Schiavoni on Google Maps |
| Route | Venice (St Mark's area) → Murano glass factory → Burano → Venice; the order of the islands can change |
| Food and drinks | Not included |
| Languages | English, Spanish, French, Italian, German |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation until the day before |
| Rating | 4.4/5 from 6,500+ reviews on GetYourGuide |
What does the Serenissima Motoscafi Murano Burano tour show and include?
The Serenissima Motoscafi Murano Burano tour gives you a return boat ride, a glass-making demonstration at a Murano factory, free time on Burano and commentary over a speaker.
- Included: motorboat from and to Venice, the visit to both islands, the factory visit with a 10% shop discount, multilingual assistance and explanations.
- Not included: a guided visit of each island, food and drinks, hotel pickup and drop-off.
- Dogs: allowed on a leash with a muzzle, per the listing.
The listing describes a comfortable panoramic vessel yet gives no deck plan or capacity. A reviewer in April 2026 liked that the boat was not crowded, which is one data point and not a promise.
Where does the Serenissima Murano Burano boat leave from?
You meet at a yellow desk on Riva degli Schiavoni, where Calle degli Albanesi meets the waterfront beside Hotel Danieli Excelsior, 20 minutes before departure.
The operator warns that Google's pin is not exact and that the hotel is the Danieli Excelsior, not just the Danieli. A short walk to the boarding point follows, so do not arrive late. The desk is 353 m from Piazza San Marco, a 5-minute walk by OpenStreetMap foot routing, and 764 m from the Arsenale, 10 minutes. Public vaporetto fares for the same hop are set by ACTV/AVM, whose page I read but which does not publish amounts.
| From | To | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Meeting desk, Riva degli Schiavoni | Piazza San Marco | 5 min (353 m) · route |
| Meeting desk, Riva degli Schiavoni | Arsenale | 10 min (764 m) · route |
| Meeting desk | Overview | Hotel Danieli Excelsior corner |
What is the route, stop by stop?
The route has two island stops after a crossing of the lagoon: Murano after about 30 minutes, then Burano for just over an hour.
| Stop | What happens | Map |
|---|---|---|
| Riva degli Schiavoni desk | Check-in 20 minutes before; short walk to the boat | Desk |
| Murano | Reached in around 30 minutes; glass-blowing demo at a factory, shop with 10% discount | Murano |
| Burano | Just over an hour of free time, lace and the coloured fishermen's houses | Burano |
| Venice | Boat back across the lagoon; return time not stated | Venice |
The order of the islands is subject to change, per the listing, so a Burano-first day is possible and the 30-minute figure moves with it. Burano is known for lace and for the bussolai biscuit, which the listing names as the local snack to look for.
How long is the Serenissima Murano Burano tour and when does it sail?
The tour takes 4 to 4.5 hours, but the listing states only some of the building blocks of that time.
| Block | Time | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Check-in before sailing | 20 min | Listing |
| Boat to Murano | About 30 min | Listing |
| Glass demonstration | About 10 min, one reviewer says | Review, May 2026 |
| Burano free time | Just over 1 hour | Listing |
| Return and shop time | Not stated | Ask the operator |
Departure times are not on the listing and I did not find a Serenissima timetable I could cite, so read the slots at checkout. A reviewer from August 2026 advises going early because the islands get busy later, and another says the boat left on time.
What is on board and what do you pay for extra?
Expect seats and a speaker for commentary; food, drinks and any glass purchases are paid for separately.
- Commentary: an assistant speaks through a speaker on board in five languages; one reviewer found the English hard to follow.
- Cash needs: coffee, lunch on Burano and glass purchases; reviewers mention a coffee on Murano and lunch on Burano.
- Toilets and shade: not stated on the listing; ask before sailing.
How does it compare with the other Murano and Burano boat tours?
It is among the cheapest in Venice but also the least guided, and the guided alternatives cost up to twice as much.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serenissima Motoscafi panoramic tour (this page) | $28 | 4 - 4.5 h | 4.4/5 · 6,500+ |
| Bucintoro Viaggi, adds Torcello | $28 | 4.5 - 5.5 h | 4.2/5 · 18,000+ |
| Il Doge di Venezia, with guide | $22 | 4.5 - 7 h | 4.3/5 · 12,800+ |
| City Wonders, private boat with guide | $55 | 5 h | 4.7/5 · 7,700+ |
If a guide who stays with you matters more than the lowest price, my City Wonders Murano and Burano page covers the $55 private-boat option. For a boat of your own with a skipper, the private boat tour Venice guide lists the choices.
Is the Serenissima Motoscafi Murano Burano trip worth it against the other boats?
For $28 the Serenissima Motoscafi Murano Burano trip is worth it if you want an easy, scheduled return trip and are happy to explore alone; it is not the tour for history on the move.
GetYourGuide's breakdown is 4.2 for the guide, 4.5 for transportation and 4.4 for value, so logistics beat commentary.
Its own review summary says travellers like the boat ride and the demo, and that some want more free time, especially on Murano beyond the factory. Of the 20 reviews I could read, all five-star, 4 asked for longer stops and 1 criticised the English commentary. A positive-only sample is not the whole picture.
At $6.6 per hour of tour time it costs far less than the $30.7 median in the city, mostly because the day is long and you buy your own lunch.
70,176 ha is the area of the Venice lagoon World Heritage property, spread over 118 small islands.
When is the best time to go?
For the Serenissima Motoscafi Murano Burano tour, pick a dry morning departure from late spring to early autumn; March is the wettest month in the 2025 weather data and winter is cold on the water.
| Month | Avg high 2025 | Rain days | Sunset (15th) | On the water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 °C | 11 | 16:55 | Cold on deck; glass furnaces are indoors, Burano is bare |
| Feb | 10 °C | 6 | 17:38 | Only 6 rain days in the 2025 data; cold wind on the water |
| Mar | 15 °C | 15 | 18:17 | 15 rain days, the wettest month; bring a rain jacket |
| Apr | 18 °C | 10 | 19:57 | Mild, 10 rain days; Burano colours look best in dry light |
| May | 21 °C | 14 | 20:35 | Warm, 14 rain days; carry an umbrella |
| Jun | 29 °C | 4 | 21:02 | 29 °C highs and only 4 rain days; sun hat and water |
| Jul | 28 °C | 14 | 20:58 | Hot on the open deck, 14 rain days with storms possible |
| Aug | 28 °C | 9 | 20:20 | 28 °C highs; pick the earliest departure |
| Sep | 24 °C | 12 | 19:24 | 24 °C, 12 rain days; comfortable on deck |
| Oct | 18 °C | 7 | 18:27 | 18 °C, 7 rain days; light jacket |
| Nov | 13 °C | 8 | 16:42 | 13 °C and damp; fog can delay lagoon boats |
| Dec | 10 °C | 7 | 16:29 | 10 °C; wear a coat, short daylight |
The monthly highs and rain days above are 2025 observations from Open-Meteo, not a forecast. Weather and tides can delay lagoon boats; ask the operator what happens when it cancels for conditions, because the listing does not say. For the lagoon itself, see UNESCO's description of Venice and its Lagoon.
What do passengers say about it?
For the Serenissima Motoscafi Murano Burano tour, the pattern in 20 sampled five-star reviews is a smooth, good-value day with a short glass demo and too little time on Burano.
- Glassblowing - the demo is mentioned in 7 of 20 reviews, with a 10-minute length noted once.
- Time on the islands - 4 of 20 wanted longer stops, 1 said a single hour on each island suits a quick visit.
- Value and organisation - about 6 mention value for money or clear instructions.
- Language - 1 found the English hard to understand; guides' names such as Eva appear in praise.
I do not quote the reviews. The sample is all five-star, so the 4.4 average implies lower scores that I cannot read here.
Who should skip the Serenissima Murano Burano tour?
Skip the Serenissima Motoscafi Murano Burano tour if you want a walking guide on the islands, a long unhurried Burano lunch, or a quiet private boat.
- History fans: choose a guided tour such as the private-boat option.
- Slow travellers: a reviewer who wanted no rush recommends a six-hour tour instead.
- Anyone needing exact times: the listing publishes no return time.
- Bargain hunters: the Il Doge tour lists $22.
Go back to the Venice boat tours hub for all alternatives, or read the gondola ride guide if the canals of Venice itself are the goal.
How do you book the Serenissima Motoscafi Murano Burano tour?
Book the 4 to 4.5 hour Murano and Burano boat trip from $28 per person, free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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Serenissima Murano Burano tour FAQ
How much does a boat tour cost in Venice?
This Murano and Burano boat tour costs from $28 per person, about €25, while the shared gondola ride on the same site costs $44 and a skipper-led private lagoon tour $111.
What is the best boat tour in Venice, Italy?
It depends on the goal: for the two lagoon islands on a budget I'd book this $28 trip, for a guide I'd pick the $55 private-boat tour, and for sunset I'd look at the sunset cruises on the hub.
Is there a guide on Murano and Burano with this tour?
No. Neither island comes with a guide on foot; an assistant gives information through a speaker on the boat.
Where do I meet the Serenissima Motoscafi Murano Burano boat?
You meet at a yellow desk on Riva degli Schiavoni where Calle degli Albanesi meets Hotel Danieli Excelsior, 20 minutes before departure.
How much time do you get on Burano?
The listing says just over an hour on Burano; reviewers are split between those who found it fast and those who found an hour per island enough.
Does the tour include food or drinks?
No, food and drinks are not included, so budget for coffee and lunch on Murano or Burano.
Do I have to buy glass at the factory?
No, buying is optional; the visit includes a short demonstration and a shop with a 10% discount for ticket holders.
Can I bring a dog?
Yes, the listing allows dogs on a leash with a muzzle.
Can I cancel the tour?
Yes, a full refund is possible when you cancel at least 24 hours ahead.
Are the islands visited in the same order every time?
Not always: the listing says the order of the islands is subject to change.
Sources: GetYourGuide listing 420571 (read 2026-10-17); UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Venice and its Lagoon; ACTV/AVM vaporetto information; Comune di Venezia access-fee portal; Open-Meteo historical weather API; sunrise-sunset.org, Frankfurter, Nager.Date and OSRM APIs.
