Venice · GLASSBLOWING EXPERIENCES
A demonstration takes ten minutes; a hands-on session takes an afternoon and you go home with the piece. These 15 separate the working furnaces from the showroom stops, with prices and how much of it you get to do yourself.
Relax on a lagoon boat to Murano and Burano, watch glassblowing in Murano, then stroll colorful Burano canals with your own free time.
“Brilliant, we had a wonderful day Well worth visiting.”
Panoramic boat ride to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, plus a Murano glassblowing demo and factory visit with a 10% discount.
“fantastic trip to see the venetian islands and experience the true culture. would definitely recommend”
Half-day panoramic boat tour to Murano and Burano from Venice, featuring glassblowing, colorful canals, and guided commentary.
“Longer time spent one at than expected so a great chance to see around Venice and the islands.”
Venice boat day trip to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, including a Murano glassmaking demo, free island time, and lagoon views.
“Our guide was impressive! A polyglot, he communicated everything (time of arrival, route etc.) very clearly. Loved the tour of Burano! Murano was only a glass demonstration and a visit to a glass shop. Torcello was our final island and it was a very quaint island with few inhabitants, lots of vegetation and a beautiful old church.”
Private-boat day from Venice to Murano glassblowing and Burano lace. Watch artisans work, shop with discounts, and wander colorful streets.
“We had a great tour and Francesca was an amazing guide. We wish we could have explored Murano a bit more but we understand that there were time constraints.”
Murano glass factory tour with live master demo, blown objects and glass animals. Short visit, plus €10 credit in the gallery shop.
“Enjoyed thoroughly. It was quite incredible to see master at work. Also, it was incredible value for money”
Private Murano glass tour with boat transfer, live glassblowing, and a guided island walk, with optional Burano time.
“A beautiful tour. Not fast paced or crowded. We enjoyed the private water taxi across to the islands of Murano and Burano. As our tour was in the afternoon we watched the sunset over the water. Beautiful. Glass blowing. Lace making. Cookie baking. All artisan crafts. Each one different and unique. And each one in danger of disappearing. We were greeted with a lovely glass of cool drink to watch the demonstration. Our glass blower is a true genius who was singing and humming as he worked. The others with him moved together like a well choreographed dance. It was magical and beautiful to watch. The woman making lace in…”
Watch Murano masters blow vases and sculpt a glass horse, then explore a big showroom gallery at Original Murano Glass OMG for $5.
“Tour was short but interesting. Hard to hear guide while in factory. Lots of reasonably priced glass in shop.”
Watch a Murano glass master at work in a 13th-century monastery, then shop the showroom and take home a handmade glass gift.
“I loved the gift included and no one was pushing us to buy things they just let you know about the discount you get for watching the demonstration as previously stated in other reviews. The prices were reasonable in the store and I now own pieces of real Murano glass. Well worth a visit thank you for an enjoyable experience”
Watch master Murano glassblowing, then make your own mosaic or bead jewelry at Colleoni, with a private water taxi to and from Venice.
“Giovanni was great!!! The whole experience of the workshop and demonstration was amazing…so memorable!”
Murano glass-blowing demo and workshop from Venice with lagoon views, factory visit, and a hands-on beads or mosaic souvenir.
“Amazing glass blowing demo. Explained very well by the staff. The process from blob of glass to be transformed into a vase or intricately moulded into an animal was a truly amazing thing to watch. The workshop after the demo was fun to do and very nice to be able to take something home you have made. The factory where you can buy some of the masterpieces the glass masters have produced was for me the best part of the tour. To see and appreciate the works of art was breathtaking. I shall return one day to purchase one for my home. Staff were informative and so friendly. Highly recommend…”
Private Murano tour from Venice with a water taxi ride, glass factory demo, showroom time, and a guided walk including San Donato church.
“We really enjoyed how knowledgeable she was, and how we never felt rushed.”
Tour Murano’s Colleoni glass factory, watch a live glassblowing demo, browse the showroom, and leave with souvenir and shop credit.
“The demonstration was amazing, but the commentary was in multiple languages. Better if there were multiple tours which spoke just one language so that its easier to understand.”
Private water taxi to Murano with hotel pickup plus a Colleoni glassblowing demo, Duomo mosaics, and time to stroll Murano.
“Giovanni was an amazing tour guide and provided some excellent recommendations and Murano was a fantastic experience! We spent 7+ hours exploring the island and barely scratched the surface.”
Watch Murano glass masters at Santa Chiara, in a medieval cathedral with exclusive music, plus optional drinks, all in 25 minutes for $16.
“It was great for our family. I have two kids who were amazed the whole time and wanted to see more. The staff was very friendly and very active with our kids. It was shorter than we would have liked but we enjoyed every moment. Thank you”
Every kind of day on the lagoon, and the best of each.
