Things to Do in Murano, Venice

A slightly cheaper base for exploring Venice, located about 1.5 km north of the main city. It's an island town known for its glassmaking, so there are shops showcasing beautiful glass art.

  • MuranoIsland
  • Basilica dei Santa Maria e San DonatoBasilica
  • Fiorefiore glass shop - Vio col vetro factory company - Murano glass show - Custom glass in the daySpecialty Store

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Murano in Venice

Top things to do in Murano

  • Murano

    Murano

    4.5 · 7.1k
    Island

    Known for its unique glass art, this island features studios, demonstrations & souvenirs for sale.

  • Basilica dei Santa Maria e San Donato

    Basilica dei Santa Maria e San Donato

    4.5 · 1.8k
    Basilica

    7th-century church with mosaic floors & the supposed bones of dragon slain by St. Donatus of Arezzo.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 5 PM
    Sun
    11:30 AM – 4 PM
  • Fiorefiore glass shop - Vio col vetro factory company - Murano glass show - Custom glass in the day

    Fiorefiore glass shop - Vio col vetro factory company - Murano glass show - Custom glass in the day

    4.9 · 150
    Specialty Store
    Mon
    12 PM – 6 PM
    Tue
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Wed
    12 PM – 6 PM
    Thu
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Vianello Nadia Murrine

    Vianello Nadia Murrine

    Craft Workshop

Where to eat & drink in Murano

  • La Fornace Murano

    La Fornace Murano

    4.7 · 1.6k
    Restaurant· €20–60
    Every day
    12 PM – 4 PM, 6:30 PM – 10 PM
  • La Perla Ai Bisatei

    La Perla Ai Bisatei

    4.6 · 2.3k
    Italian· €10–20

    Not an easy osteria to find but it is truly worth the detour for the kind service and cuisine.

    Mon–Tue
    9:45 AM – 2:30 PM
    Wed
    Closed
    Thu–Fri
    9:45 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sat
    9:45 AM – 2:30 PM
    Sun
    9:45 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Murano gelateria artigianale

    Murano gelateria artigianale

    4.7 · 1.4k
    Ice Cream
    Mon–Fri
    10:30 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
    Sun
    10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Approdo pizzeria ristorante

    Approdo pizzeria ristorante

    4.6 · 2.0k
    Pizza· €10–20

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Map of Murano with pinned top attractions (1 through 8)
  1. 1Murano
  2. 2Basilica dei Santa Maria e San Donato
  3. 3Fiorefiore glass shop - Vio col vetro factory company - Murano glass show - Custom glass in the day
  4. 4Vianello Nadia Murrine
  5. 5La Fornace Murano
  6. 6La Perla Ai Bisatei
  7. 7Murano gelateria artigianale
  8. 8Approdo pizzeria ristorante

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