Historical

Murano Glass Factory Experience: A Workshop in Venice

3.8(475 reviews)Venice, Italy
1h40DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupModerateLevel

About this experience

Travelers will start in the city center and take a private watertaxi to Murano Island, enjoying views of the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal. Participants will watch a glass master demonstrate blowing techniques and will engage in a workshop to learn about the local glass-making tradition. They can select to create either a mosaic or glass beads jewelry. The experience includes a visit to a private collection gallery. After the workshop, travelers will return to the city center by private watertaxi.

Itinerary

1

Ponte di Rialto

Departing from the Grand Canal with a private watertaxi you will pass under Rialto bridge and ride through small canals will reach Murano island

2

Artistic Glassworks Colleoni

Start visit at Colleoni glass studio with a glass blowing performance. Our masters will show how object are made in Murano island

3

Artistic Glassworks Colleoni

Time to test your skill Choose mosaic workshop or beads jewelry

4

Artistic Glassworks Colleoni

Admire the colleccion or our studios Chandeliers Vases, glass set, sculpture You receve a 20% discount on purchase

5

Isola San Michele

Return back to Venice by private watertaxi, will pass close to San Michele island, the venetian cementery

What's included / not included

Factory TourGlass blowing demonstrationPrivate transportationHands-on workshop (choose between jewelry or mosaic)20% discount on purchase in the glass factory shopTour assistant
Tips

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Good to know

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • 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

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