Murano Island: Glass Lampwork Workshop and Ancient Factory Tour
4.9
43 Ratings
Venezia
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.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Calle Santo Stefano, 10 - Get ready to discover the Murano island, witnessing artistry in action in its glass factories, experiencing the lampwork tradition by creating your own Venetian bead and visiting the Byzantine-style 12th century mosaics of its church.
Visit Murano, one of the most visited islands in the Venice lagoon, thanks to the reputation of its glass making industry. This tour will allow you to discover unique glass making factories, away from the most touristic spots; among them, the oldest glass factory in the world active since 1295, where you will see how tradition is combined with contemporary design and creativity.
Far from being stuck in the past, glass making still runs in the veins of the inhabitants of the island. You will be able to experience first-hand one of the oldest techniques - the lampwork - thanks to a workshop run by a local artist, who will guide you through the secrets of this work helping you make your own Venetian beed, keeping alive a 17th century artistic practice.
Finally, have a pleasant stroll around Murano, discovering some hidden gems like its churches and walking through off-the-beaten tracks.
What's Included
- 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
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Lampwork tools and oven is at disposal with safety & protection equipment. Price per person 30 Euro to be paid on the spot. You will take the Venetian beads you created with you!
Additional Information
Embark on an exploratory journey of Murano Island, experiencing firsthand its iconic glassmaking expertise, participating in a lampwork session to craft your own Venetian bead, and appreciating the 12th-century Byzantine mosaics adorning its churches. Partake in a customized glass lampwork workshop, where you’ll handcraft your own Venetian bead, sustaining a centuries-old art form that dates back to the 17th century. We’ll be stepping inside the world’s oldest active glass factory, operating since 1295, to see the blend of tradition with modern design and innovation. Our stroll around Murano will reveal its less-known treasures like its churches and introduce us to off-the-beaten-track lanes.
- 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
Location
Murano Lighthouse
Fondamenta Piave F. M.
We will meet near the lighthouse at Murano Faro water bus stop
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(43 Ratings)
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Lou75169
Apr 12, 2024
Marvellous Murano glassmaking tour with a local guide - We had a fantastic tour of Murano glassmaking with Valerio and visited some amazing showrooms, factories and small boutique glassmakers. He took great care that we were looked after and engaged our kids so well. The kids loved making their own glass beads and will treasure their momentos. He knows the island very well and is happy to share his knowledge and experience.
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Mildge2
Apr 10, 2024
Great tour of Murano and glass factories! - Valerio was a great tour. As a native of Murano, he showed us some places we would not have found on our own. We made our own glass bead! Monica was patient as we were both new to glasswork. On our tour, we actually found a factory that offered classes on glass blowing. We returned another day to create our own drinking glass! Murano was definitely a highlight of our tour.
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Evelin
Apr 8, 2024
Immerse yourself in the great art of glassblowing in Murano - It was an interesting and entertaining tour with a local through the world of glassblowing, Valerio was able to convey the great art to us wonderfully, it was a special experience
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Lorys369
Mar 15, 2024
Fascinating immersion - An incredible experience in the heart of Murano! The glass blowing workshop offered us a fascinating immersion in this age-old art. Monica, our host was not only knowledgeable, but also incredibly kind and caring. His expertise and passion really enriched our visit. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone who wants to experience the art of glassblowing in Murano.
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Mary
Dec 8, 2023
Murano glass beads making! - We couldn't have asked for a more patient teacher of lamp work and educator of Murano glass. Well worth the cost and no pushy sales pitch after.
We had so much fun making the glass beads! A must when visiting Venezia, where else can you make Murano glass beads yourself?
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Julie
Oct 17, 2023
Amazing Murano with Valerio - Valerio was very personable. We certainly enjoyed him. He was so knowledgeable and fun and knew the area and the people well. The tour was so much more than we expected. He is from the area and was able to give us a wonderful behind the scenes look at Murano.
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I7717smamyp
Oct 3, 2023
A great local experience - Valerio was an amazing guide! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us great advice for the rest of our adventures in Italy. Having a local guide really creates an experience of a local. So nice to have a private tour also!
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Susanwc2620hv
Sep 26, 2023
Lovely tour! - We had a great couple hours with Valerio in Murano. As a local- he had so much to share. We visited a beautiful showroom with the very finest glass pieces. Amazing! Really breathtaking . We were able to try our hand at making our own glass bead at an artist’s shop. Monica was a great teacher. We then walked about and ended with a great recommendation for lunch. It was a perfect day.
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Catrionab826
Sep 1, 2023
Amazing glass-making tour - We had a Fab tour of Murano and a glass making workshop. We were able to see very high-end artisan glass chandeliers, and one of a kind pieces. We then went to Monica’s workshop and I got to make my own glass bead which was amazing! Valerio is a fantastic tour guide. He is super friendly and approachable, very knowledgable and informative. We felt very fortunate to be on a tour with him. We would 100% recommend him and this tour to our friends and family!
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Madeline
Jul 27, 2023
Insider look at glass production - Valerio was a fantastic guide: very knowledgeable and engaging. We loved our insider tour of Murano glass production. The kids especially enjoyed making glass beads with a talented local artisan. Highly recommend for families.
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