Private Tour On Murano Island: Discover The Art Of Artisanal Glassblowing - Venice

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Tour Information

Key Details

  • Mobile Voucher Accepted
  • Hotel pickup Available
  • Duration: 3 Hrs
  • Language:
    English
  • Departure Time :
    Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time: starts 09:30am ends 11:30am or starts 11:30am ends 1:30pm or starts at 2.00 pm and ends at 4.00 pm
  • Return Details :
    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking • Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time • Comfortable shoes recommended
  • Cancellation Policy :
    This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.

Overview

A 3 hours guided visit to Murano: the worldwide famous island for the glassblowing's tradition!

You will enjoy the tour from an artistic, historical, and traditional point of view, admiring the artisans of this peculiar art at work!

Your guide will accompany you through the discovery of the techniques of this ancient art, in a tour which includes a demonstration by the real glass craftsmen! You can also choose to attend the optional visit of San Donatos, the splendid Church of the Island.

You will enjoy also a walking tour of Murano islands to admire its picturesque square and the fascinating palaces.

A great experience where you will learn the manufacture and glassblowing art.

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You can feel the warmth, the smells and the sounds of the furnace and you will see the clever hands of the artisan mold the glass in front of your eyes and then, like magic, it will be transformed into a unique object, thanks to the work of a millennial artisan culture that has been handed down from one generation to another. The glassblowing art is recognized in all the world as a synonym of beauty. This art of molding the glass in all these shapes, was one of the best safeguarded secrets in the Venetian Republic. After the glass-making demonstration you will enjoy a island walking tour: the guide will narrate secrets and myths of Murano. You'll visit also the wonderful Church of San Donato, a masterpiece of the Venetian architecture symbol of the island.Exclusive experience to learn this incredible artisan art of the venetian laggon.
Admire a hidden jewel of Murano: the breathtaking Cathedral.
During the boat ride, you will pass in front of San Michele's Island: the Venice Cemetery

Itinerary:


You can feel the warmth, the smells and the sounds of the furnace and you will see the clever hands of the artisan mold the glass in front of your eyes and then, like magic, it will be transformed into a unique object, thanks to the work of a millennial artisan culture that has been handed down from one generation to another. The glassblowing art is recognized in all the world as a synonym of beauty. This art of molding the glass in all these shapes, was one of the best safeguarded secrets in the Venetian Republic. After the glass-making demonstration you will enjoy a island walking tour: the guide will narrate secrets and myths of Murano. You'll visit also the wonderful Church of San Donato, a masterpiece of the Venetian architecture symbol of the island. Exclusive experience to learn this incredible artisan art of the venetian laggon.
Admire a hidden jewel of Murano: the breathtaking Cathedral.
During the boat ride, you will pass in front of San Michele's Island: the Venice Cemetery

Inclusions

  • Glass demostration
  • Guided Murano walking tour
  • Private tour guide
  • Guided Tour (3 hours) with commentary including watertaxi to Murano and back to Venice

Exclusions

  • Food or drinks

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Comfortable shoes suggested

San Donatos visit are available from Monday to Saturday (9am12pm and 3:30pm7pm) Sunday (3:30pm 7pm).

On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a 5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.

Traveler Reviews

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  • 31-Jul-2023

    Fantastic tour to Murano, very informative guide and an amazing glass blowing demonstration. It was great to get a water taxi over and well worth the additional pennies for a structured tour. Time to shop and walk around at your own pace whilst having a handy guide to help.

  • 27-Jul-2023

    Valentina was our guide. This was such an excellent, interesting tour. Valentina was so knowledgeable about the history of Venezia & the island of Murano & Burano. We thoroughly enjoy her personality & her expertise & enjoyed not only the glassblowing demonstration but also walking through the streets of Murano with Valentina. She explained how Venice, each island, the churches & palaces & large buildings were secured & built & supported, how the streets were changed over time & layered from grass to bricks to stone & how the bridges were built to connect each section & so much more.

  • 17-Jul-2023

    Great experience learned of the various islands on the boat trip over and back. Tour of the glass factory and show room was incredible

  • 05-Jul-2023

    We were part of a tour bus group of 47 people. We we treated to a demonstration of how the master glass blower produces some of the "simple" pieces that they make. As he was making each piece, the guide explained what he was doing and what he wanted to achieve. In our half hour tour, he made a fluted vase and a rearing horse. Watching him do this before your eyes is simply breathtaking. One of the best things I experienced in Italy. Highly recommended!

  • 03-Jul-2023

    The guide was great but for the money you honestly could just take a water taxi over and explore on your own for a fraction of the cost. The glass blowing was less than 5 minute demonstration.

  • 01-Jul-2023

    The tour was not private, as expexted. The glass blowing was a group, and the water taxi was crammed with another family.

  • 30-Jun-2023

    Vittorio was a great guide - very knowledgeable and gave us a mini walking tour of St. Marks square as we walked from our hotel to the water taxi.

  • 25-Jun-2023

    Hands down the best tour I’ve done in a decade. David was an absolute gem and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour for families with kids.

  • 22-Jun-2023

    We had a great time and our guide was super. Murano is so nice and the master glass blower was amazing. I can't believe he made masterpieces right in front of us in no time ata ll.

  • 09-Jun-2023

    Ezra was informative and fun! He showed us the beautiful city of Murano. Our children loved him! Thank you for a wonderful experience ☺️

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