Venice: Murano Glass-Blowing Demo and Workshop

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Vetreria Artistica Colleoni
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Venice: Murano Glass-Blowing Demo and Workshop
3.9 out of 5 stars
3.9
376 reviews
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Watch a glass blowing demonstration on the island of Murano on this tour in Venice. Cruise to Murano, visit a glass factory, and go to a glass beads jewelry workshop to make your own piece.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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English

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Brandy – United States

It was ok, not sure I would do it again. It wasn’t exactly what I was expecting

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Annemarie – United States

We loved loved loved our tour! Nicolo and his team were absolutely amazing! Don’t miss this tour! And buy some beautiful pieces while you are there! Grazie!

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Highlights

  • Watch a glass blowing demonstration on the Venetian island of Murano
  • Create your own glass object at a mosaic or glass beads jewelry workshop
  • Meet the local craftsmen of Murano
  • Get panoramic views of Venice from the lagoon

Full description

Escape the hustle and bustle of Venice city center on a tour of Murano. Head to Campo San Bartolomeo and meet your guide near the Rialto Bridge. Reach the boat station facing the lagoon, and jump aboard a public boat bound for Murano Island.

Upon arrival, take a short walk to a glass factory, where a glass master will demonstrate the art of glass blowing. Watch as he makes a 2nd piece using sculpture techniques.

Take a stroll to a mosaic or glass beads jewelry workshop to create your own piece from scratch. Work with glass elements of different shapes and colors to make a unique ornament or pendant. Create your own bracelet, key holder, or earrings.

Enjoy some free time to explore the quiet streets of Murano on your own. Your guide with take you back to the boat station and advise you how to get back to your accommodation from there.

Includes

  • Roundtrip transport
  • 15-minute glassblowing demonstration
  • Glass bead or mosaic workshop with self-crafted object
  • 20% discount in the glass factory shop

Meeting point

MEET YOUR GUIDE FEW MINTES BEFORE IN SQUARE CAMPO SAN BARTOLOMEO CLOSE TO RIALTO BRIDGE REACH BY BOAT TO REACH MURANO ISLAND WATCH GLASS MASTERS IN ACTION AND CREATE YOUR OWN MURANO GLASS ITEM CAN CHOOSE BETWEEN MOSAIC OR JEWELRY WITH BEADS NO GLASS BLOWING CLASS

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes

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3.9 /5
3.9 out of 5 stars

based on 376 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.1/5
  • Transportation
    4.3/5
  • Value for money
    3.4/5

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Brandy – United StatesJune 26, 2025 – Verified booking
It was ok, not sure I would do it again. It wasn’t exactly what I was expecting
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Annemarie – United StatesJune 16, 2025 – Verified booking
We loved loved loved our tour! Nicolo and his team were absolutely amazing! Don’t miss this tour! And buy some beautiful pieces while you are there! Grazie!
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Anthony – United StatesMay 23, 2025 – Verified booking
Great experience! Giovanni was very experienced and made everything work out perfectly from the boat ride to Murano being that we needed an accessible boat, Giovanni was able to find a boat with a ramp making it super easy to transfer in and out of the boat.

Product ID: 55686

Activity provider:
Vetreria Artistica Colleoni

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