Venice Private 3-Hour Artisanal Glassblowing and Murano Island Walking Tour
by Venice City Tours
Choose from 6 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.€179Overview
This private tour lasts about three hours and begins with a watertaxi transfer from Venice to Murano Island. Upon arrival, visitors watch an artisanal glassblowing demonstration where skilled craftsmen shape molten glass using traditional techniques. After the demonstration, the guide leads a walking tour of Murano’s central square and notable palaces, sharing information about the island’s glassmaking history and local stories. There is an optional visit to the Church of San Donato, a notable example of Venetian architecture and a symbol of the island, available Monday to Saturday from morning to evening and Sunday in the afternoon and evening. During the boat ride to and from Murano, the tour passes by San Michele Island, known as the Venice Cemetery. The tour includes private guide commentary, the watertaxi transfers, and the walking tour. Food and drinks are not included. Comfortable shoes are recommended for the walking portions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Isola di Murano
Visitors will hear the sounds and feel the heat of the glass furnace while watching artisans shape molten glass into objects. This craft has been preserved for centuries and was carefully guarded during the Venetian Republic era. After the glassblowing demonstration, the guide leads a walking tour of Murano, sharing local myths and secrets. The route includes a visit to the Church of San Donato, a key example of Venetian architecture and an important symbol of the island.
120 min
Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato
This stop allows guests to admire the Church of San Donato, a notable cathedral on Murano known for its architecture.
San Michele
During the boat transfer, the tour passes by San Michele Island, which serves as Venice’s cemetery.
Meeting point
Face the Basilica with St. Mark’s Square behind you. Walk straight to the waterfront (Riva degli Schiavoni), passing the Doge’s Palace on your right. Turn left along the promenade and walk about 100m. Look for Calle de le Rasse on your left, enter, and after a short walk, you’ll reach Venice Tours.
End point
Face the Basilica with St. Mark’s Square behind you. Walk straight to the waterfront (Riva degli Schiavoni), passing the Doge’s Palace on your right. Turn left along the promenade and walk about 100m. Look for Calle de le Rasse on your left, enter, and after a short walk, you’ll reach Venice Tours.
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Venice Private 3-Hour Artisanal Glassblowing and Murano Island Walking Tour
by Venice City Tours
Choose from 6 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.€179Overview
This private tour lasts about three hours and begins with a watertaxi transfer from Venice to Murano Island. Upon arrival, visitors watch an artisanal glassblowing demonstration where skilled craftsmen shape molten glass using traditional techniques. After the demonstration, the guide leads a walking tour of Murano’s central square and notable palaces, sharing information about the island’s glassmaking history and local stories. There is an optional visit to the Church of San Donato, a notable example of Venetian architecture and a symbol of the island, available Monday to Saturday from morning to evening and Sunday in the afternoon and evening. During the boat ride to and from Murano, the tour passes by San Michele Island, known as the Venice Cemetery. The tour includes private guide commentary, the watertaxi transfers, and the walking tour. Food and drinks are not included. Comfortable shoes are recommended for the walking portions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Isola di Murano
Visitors will hear the sounds and feel the heat of the glass furnace while watching artisans shape molten glass into objects. This craft has been preserved for centuries and was carefully guarded during the Venetian Republic era. After the glassblowing demonstration, the guide leads a walking tour of Murano, sharing local myths and secrets. The route includes a visit to the Church of San Donato, a key example of Venetian architecture and an important symbol of the island.
120 min
Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato
This stop allows guests to admire the Church of San Donato, a notable cathedral on Murano known for its architecture.
San Michele
During the boat transfer, the tour passes by San Michele Island, which serves as Venice’s cemetery.
Meeting point
Face the Basilica with St. Mark’s Square behind you. Walk straight to the waterfront (Riva degli Schiavoni), passing the Doge’s Palace on your right. Turn left along the promenade and walk about 100m. Look for Calle de le Rasse on your left, enter, and after a short walk, you’ll reach Venice Tours.
End point
Face the Basilica with St. Mark’s Square behind you. Walk straight to the waterfront (Riva degli Schiavoni), passing the Doge’s Palace on your right. Turn left along the promenade and walk about 100m. Look for Calle de le Rasse on your left, enter, and after a short walk, you’ll reach Venice Tours.
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.