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Destination:

Port/City: Venice, Italy

Activity Type:
Sightseeing and/or City Tours

Approximate Duration:
4 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

Prices starting from:
*59.75 USD (Adult)
*43.75 USD (Child)
*0.00 USD (Infant)

Restrictions: N/A

Important Port/City Information

Please remember you have up to 4 days prior to your sail date to purchase your Royal Caribbean International Shore Excursions online. If you are within the 4 days, you will then need to purchase your Shore Excursions on board; land excursions would need to be purchased directly through your tour director on the land portion of your Cruisetour.

*Prices shown above are representative. Dates, times, and prices are subject to change and may not be available for your sailing. To purchase a Royal Caribbean International Shore Excursion, you must already have a reservation number for a cruise and have made a payment towards that reservation. Shore Excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise reservation. Exchange rates are determined by a competitive pricing program and may be subject to change without notice. All monetary exchanges onboard are processed in U.S. Dollars directly to your SeaPass® onboard charge account unless otherwise specified.

Murano Glass & Burano Lace - VE08

Get away from the crowds of the main sights in Venice and tour the lagoon by boat. Cruise north to the enchanting island of Murano, where you can watch artisans engaged in the timeless art of glass blowing. You'll also visit Burano, a series of four tiny islands connected by bridges, that are famous for its lace makers and brightly painted homes. NOTES: This excursion is not recommended to guests with limited mobility or wheelchairs. This excursion involves moderate walking (1 mile) over cobblestone surfaces with several steps (160) inside the glass factory on Murano Island and during the walk on Burano Island.

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Discover two thriving art forms produced among Venice's floating islands, as you visit a Murano glassblowing factory and shop for handmade lace on Burano Island. Travel in a private motorboat through picturesque Venetian Lagoon en route to Murano Island. Watch as skilled artisans use finely developed glassblowing techniques to create beautiful art pieces and then peruse the factory's brilliant showroom. Explore Burano Island, a charming neighborhood known for, fishing, boat building and lace making.

Highlights:
• Venetian Lagoon: Take a private motorboat cruise through the northern Venetian Lagoon to the outlying islands of Murano and Burano.
• Murano Island: Watch the process of glass blowing as artists create colorful objects, using Venetian techniques developed over centuries.
• Burano Island: Admire colorful houses and visit Piazza Galuppi to shop for handmade lacework among vendor arcades.

What to Bring:
• SeaPass card and photo identification
• Camera
• Cash (Euros) /credit cards
• Sun protection

What to Wear:
• Hat and sunglasses
• Walking shoes

Important Notes:
• Guests in wheelchairs and others with mobility challenges should not select this tour.
• Consider physical fitness and medical history when selecting tour.
• Guests prone to motion sickness should take precautions.
• Guests must be able to walk approximately one mile over cobblestone surfaces with 160 steps.
• Foreign currency not accepted on this tour.
• Guests will be required to embark and disembark a vessel that sits low in the water.
• Restrooms available at Murano glass factory.
• No restrooms on motorboats.

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