Murano Island Glassblowing Show Made in Italy Art in Venice
by CITY TOURS CO. LTD
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€68Overview
This three-hour tour starts at St. Mark’s Square in Venice, where participants board a semi-private water taxi for a crossing of the Laguna di Venezia to Murano Island. On the boat, a qualified tour guide provides information about the lagoon and offers assistance. Upon arrival on Murano, the group visits a traditional glass furnace for a 30-minute glassblowing show. During this demonstration, a master glassblower shapes molten glass into finished pieces, showcasing the Made in Italy art of Murano glass. Visitors stand close to the furnace to watch the process and may purchase glass items on site. After the demonstration, the guide leads a walk through Murano’s canals and artisan workshops, explaining the island’s glassmaking tradition. The tour includes the glassblowing show, a qualified guide, and round-trip water taxi transport. Food, drinks, and hotel pickup are not included. Participants must arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure and present a printed voucher. The tour operates in most weather conditions except exceptionally bad weather, when it may be postponed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Laguna di Venezia
Participants board a semi-private water taxi from St. Mark’s Square and cross the Venice lagoon. An official tour leader provides information during the boat ride and offers assistance on the islands.
Isola di Murano
Murano is internationally known for its glassmaking tradition. Visitors spend about 30 minutes at a glass furnace watching a live demonstration of glassblowing by a master craftsman. There is also an opportunity to buy glass artworks produced locally.
30 min
Meeting point
From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.
End point
From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Murano Island Glassblowing Show Made in Italy Art in Venice
by CITY TOURS CO. LTD
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€68Overview
This three-hour tour starts at St. Mark’s Square in Venice, where participants board a semi-private water taxi for a crossing of the Laguna di Venezia to Murano Island. On the boat, a qualified tour guide provides information about the lagoon and offers assistance. Upon arrival on Murano, the group visits a traditional glass furnace for a 30-minute glassblowing show. During this demonstration, a master glassblower shapes molten glass into finished pieces, showcasing the Made in Italy art of Murano glass. Visitors stand close to the furnace to watch the process and may purchase glass items on site. After the demonstration, the guide leads a walk through Murano’s canals and artisan workshops, explaining the island’s glassmaking tradition. The tour includes the glassblowing show, a qualified guide, and round-trip water taxi transport. Food, drinks, and hotel pickup are not included. Participants must arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure and present a printed voucher. The tour operates in most weather conditions except exceptionally bad weather, when it may be postponed.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Laguna di Venezia
Participants board a semi-private water taxi from St. Mark’s Square and cross the Venice lagoon. An official tour leader provides information during the boat ride and offers assistance on the islands.
Isola di Murano
Murano is internationally known for its glassmaking tradition. Visitors spend about 30 minutes at a glass furnace watching a live demonstration of glassblowing by a master craftsman. There is also an opportunity to buy glass artworks produced locally.
30 min
Meeting point
From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.
End point
From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.