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Murano Glass Tour: Venetian Lagoon Adventure
4.1
128 Ratings
Venezia
Embark on a Murano glassblowing tour with a scenic boat ride, factory visit, and live demonstration. Experience Venice’s iconic glassmaking tradition.
Embark on a Murano glassblowing tour with a scenic boat ride, factory visit, and live demonstration. Experience Venice’s iconic glassmaking tradition.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Murano - Explore the enchanting island of Murano with a unique experience that blends the elegance of a water taxi journey with the excitement of witnessing the creation of a blown-glass masterpiece.
- Murano - Explore the enchanting island of Murano with a unique experience that blends the elegance of a water taxi journey with the excitement of witnessing the creation of a blown-glass masterpiece.
What's Included
- Expert guide: A guide will reveal the secrets of Murano glassmaking inside the factory.
- Water taxi ride: Start at Piazza San Marco and enjoy the lagoon’s beautiful views.
- Visit a Murano glass factory: Explore the history and secrets of glassmaking.
- Blown-glass demo: Watch artisans create glass artworks, showcasing this ancient craft.
- Expert guide: A guide will reveal the secrets of Murano glassmaking inside the factory.
- Water taxi ride: Start at Piazza San Marco and enjoy the lagoon’s beautiful views.
- Visit a Murano glass factory: Explore the history and secrets of glassmaking.
- Blown-glass demo: Watch artisans create glass artworks, showcasing this ancient craft.
Additional Information
Experience the enchanting island of Murano with a unique adventure that includes a picturesque water taxi journey and the enchanting tradition of Murano’s glassmaking. Departing from Piazza San Marco, traverse the tranquil Venetian lagoon, taking in breathtaking views along the route.
Visit a historic Murano glass factory and uncover the secrets of this…
Experience the enchanting island of Murano with a unique adventure that includes a picturesque water taxi journey and the enchanting tradition of Murano’s glassmaking. Departing from Piazza San Marco, traverse the tranquil Venetian lagoon, taking in breathtaking views along the route.
Visit a historic Murano glass factory and uncover the secrets of this age-old craft. Witness skilled artisans transform molten glass into exquisite artworks during a live glassblowing demonstration — a rare opportunity to observe this ancient art form up close.
This tour perfectly combines cultural discovery and excitement. Arrive in Murano swiftly and comfortably while delving into one of Venice’s most renowned traditions. Seize this exceptional chance to enjoy the lagoon’s beauty and the artistry of Murano glassmaking.
Location
Campo S. Zaccaria, 4683g
Campo San Zaccaria
Meet 10 minutes before the scheduled time at The Tour Shop travel agency on Campo San Zaccaria.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Customer Ratings
4.1
(128 Ratings)
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Carl
Mar 9, 2026
Murano glass - Very good trip and a must to do if staying in Venice. We brought a great glass sculpture from the factory
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Ranierip2026
Mar 1, 2026
Top - A truly delightful experience from beginning to end. The Murano glass factory was elegant and the glassblowing demonstration was fascinating. A beautiful example of Venetian craftsmanship. We were also very grateful to our guide for for his kindness and thoughtful advice. His recommendations greatly enriched our stay.
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Robertari8758co
Mar 1, 2026
Adore - We had a such a lovely time at the Murano glass factory. We couldn’t resist and ended up buying a stunning set of six glasses that we absolutely adore. A perfect souvenir from Venice!
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Clark
Feb 28, 2026
Good for Couples or for Groups - Both the tour operator and the glass gallery were professional and flexible. We did the VIP tour and the tour moved at our pace.
We moved quickly through the production area but did not feel rushed, only spending 20 to 30 minutes there.
The gallery itself took more time. It has several large collections to give an idea of everything that can be produced here. Of the museum and galleries we visited on the island, it was by far the most interesting.
The tour is oriented around purchasing items at the shop which are priced reasonably for their quality but still much more expensive than the mass produced glass sold at most other stores.
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O5112tvfrancescap
Feb 26, 2026
An Unforgettable Murano Experience Beyond Expectations - The glassblowing demo was fascinating, but what really surprised us was the shop !! such a huge variety !!! Smooth organization and great advice. A perfect Murano experience!
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Y3451cosofiao
Feb 22, 2026
Thanks Alexandre - We absolutely loved this Murano glassblowing tour. The factory was beautiful, and the live demonstration was truly impressive. Watching the master at work was unforgettable. Everything was very well organized and smooth from start to finish. Alexandre was incredibly helpful and gave us amazing tips for the rest of our stay in Venice. Highly recommended experience!
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F8403zhchrisc
Feb 22, 2026
Perfectly fine - Perfectly fine and as described. I do wonder if it’s just better to get a water taxi/bus over and exploring yourself.
On return they dropped us off at the other side of Venice. Which was fine for us but maybe an issue if you’re planning on meeting others.
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F1064ckmarkusk
Mar 24, 2026
Good visit but not sure if entirely worth the money - We were 2 people and overall had a pleasant experience. The highlight of the tour was the guide, Sylvia, — she was friendly, welcoming, spoke excellent English, and was genuinely eager to explain the glass-making techniques and answer all of our questions. Seeing the production process firsthand, even though it was relatively brief (around 15 minutes), was interesting and informative.
After the demonstration, we were taken into a large showroom which was clearly intended for sales. The glass pieces on display were absolutely stunning and beautiful to look at, though they were definitely on the pricier side. That said, the staff were not overly pushy about making a purchase, which I appreciated.
My main disappointment was with the return transport. The tour description stated that the boat taxi would drop us back at the original starting point, but this wasn’t the case. The taxi appeared to be a randomly arranged service rather than a dedicated tour transfer, which was a bit inconvenient and misleading.
Overall, a good visit thanks to the guide and the insight into glassmaking, but the transport arrangements could be clearer and better organised and I am not convinced that this tour was value for money
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805teav
Feb 26, 2026
Wonderful - We had a wonderful time visiting the Murano glass factory. The showroom was beautifully presented with an incredible variety of pieces. There was truly something for everyone from small, affordable souvenirs to stunning high-end artworks. We really appreciated the warm guidance from Voir Venise.A lovely experience overall.
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Ninaoy1770kt
Mar 19, 2026
Interesting Tour but.... - The meeting point was easy to find and we left in a nice water taxi on time - we were with one other couple as we wanted to do the trip in a small group. We were greeted at the dock by a very nice multi-lingual Lady. the Factory visit started off fine and we were only a feet metres from the actual glass-blowing.... but then a large group of visitors came in and swamped the place, and, their guide was very loud and drowned out anything our guide could say. The factory visit lasted only 20 mins at most. then we were shown into the show rooms.... as we were not buying: our guide soon left us... it took longer to walk the show rooms - which had many many fabulous glass works of art.... at the end of the 15 show rooms walk we went outside for some air.... eventually someone from the show rooms asked us to follow them to the dock to leave. After a short wait a water taxi came and there were 7 of us on it... it was okay until the water taxi pulled in at the first Venice stop F.te Nove and told us to get out - when we asked about going to San Marco ( where we left from) the taxi driver told us to walk!
It was disappointing to be treated this way and far from the experience we were expecting. So while the glass works is interesting and the showrooms are spectacular.... unless you are buying, don't expect much customer service
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