Experience the artistry of Murano Island’s glass factories, create your own Venetian bead in a lampwork workshop, and explore ancient mosaics and hidden gems.
Experience the artistry of Murano Island’s glass factories, create your own Venetian bead in a lampwork workshop, and explore ancient mosaics and hidden gems.
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Calle Santo Stefano, 10 - Prepare to explore Murano Island, where you can observe artistry in action at its glass factories, engage in the lampwork tradition by crafting your own Venetian bead, and admire the Byzantine-style 12th-century mosaics of its church.
Visit Murano, one of the most popular islands in the Venice lagoon, renowned for its…
- Calle Santo Stefano, 10 - Prepare to explore Murano Island, where you can observe artistry in action at its glass factories, engage in the lampwork tradition by crafting your own Venetian bead, and admire the Byzantine-style 12th-century mosaics of its church.
Visit Murano, one of the most popular islands in the Venice lagoon, renowned for its glass-making industry. This tour offers the opportunity to explore unique glass-making factories, away from the usual tourist spots, including the world’s oldest glass factory, operational since 1295, where tradition meets contemporary design and creativity.
Glass making is still a vibrant part of the island’s culture. Experience one of the oldest techniques, lampwork, through a workshop led by a local artist who will reveal the secrets of this craft and assist you in creating your own Venetian bead, preserving a 17th-century artistic tradition.
Finally, enjoy a leisurely stroll around Murano, uncovering hidden treasures like its churches and wandering through less-traveled paths.
- Led by an expert Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide
- Exclusive visit to a glass artisan (lampwork or blowing demonstration)
- Tour of the world’s oldest glass factory showroom
- Led by an expert Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide
- Exclusive visit to a glass artisan (lampwork or blowing demonstration)
- Tour of the world’s oldest glass factory showroom
- Hands-on lampwork workshop - optional 30 euro to be paid on site
- Gratuities are at your discretion
- Hands-on lampwork workshop - optional 30 euro to be paid on site
- Gratuities are at your discretion
Prepare to explore Murano Island, where you can observe artistry in motion at its glass factories, engage in the lampwork tradition by crafting your own Venetian bead, and admire the Byzantine-style 12th-century mosaics in its churches.
Participants will enjoy a personal glass lampwork workshop, creating their own Venetian bead, thus preserving a…
Prepare to explore Murano Island, where you can observe artistry in motion at its glass factories, engage in the lampwork tradition by crafting your own Venetian bead, and admire the Byzantine-style 12th-century mosaics in its churches.
Participants will enjoy a personal glass lampwork workshop, creating their own Venetian bead, thus preserving a 17th-century artistic tradition.
The tour includes a visit to the world’s oldest glass factory, operational since 1295, showcasing how tradition merges with modern design and creativity.
Enjoy a leisurely walk around Murano, uncovering hidden treasures like its churches and exploring less-traveled paths.
- 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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
