Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing
A 3 hours guided visit to Murano: the worldwide famous island for the glassblowing's tradition!
You will enjoy the tour from an artistic, historical, and traditional point of view, admiring the artisans of this peculiar art at work!
Your guide will accompany you through the discovery of the techniques of this ancient art, in a tour which includes a demonstration by the real glass craftsmen! You can also choose to attend the optional visit of San Donato’s, the splendid Church of the Island.
You will enjoy also a walking tour of Murano islands to admire its picturesque square and the fascinating palaces.
A great experience where you will learn the manufacture and glassblowing art.
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Murano Tour - English
Private guided tour in English
What's included in Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Isola di Murano
You can feel the warmth, the smells and the sounds of the furnace and you will see the clever hands of the artisan mold the glass in front of your eyes and then, like magic, it will be transformed into a unique object, thanks to the work of a millennial artisan culture that has been handed down from one generation to another. The glassblowing art is recognized in all the world as a synonym of beauty. This art of molding the glass in all these shapes, was one of the best safeguarded secrets in the Venetian Republic. After the glass-making demonstration you will enjoy a island walking tour: the guide will narrate secrets and myths of Murano. You'll visit also the wonderful Church of San Donato, a masterpiece of the Venetian architecture symbol of the island. Exclusive experience to learn this incredible artisan art of the venetian laggon.
Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e DonatoPass-by Only
Admire a hidden jewel of Murano: the breathtaking Cathedral.
San MichelePass-by Only
During the boat ride, you will pass in front of San Michele's Island: the Venice Cemetery
Inclusions
- Glass demostration
- Guided Murano walking tour
- Private tour guide
- Guided Tour (3 hours) with commentary including watertaxi to Murano and back to Venice
- Food or drinks
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable shoes suggested
- San Donato’s visit are available from Monday to Saturday (9am–12pm and 3:30pm–7pm) Sunday (3:30pm – 7pm).
- 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
- All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Venice Tours is in Campo San Gallo, beside San Marco Square. Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right, pass under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight to “Campo San Gallo”.
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Ticket Redemption
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking • Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time • Comfortable shoes recommended