Murano Glassblowing Tour: Art, History, and Tradition

Immerse yourself in the world of artisanal glassblowing on a private tour of Murano Island. Discover the ancient techniques of this unique art form and witness skilled craftsmen in action. Optional visit to San Donato’s Church. Book now!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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…
What's Included
  • Exciting glass-making demonstration
  • Informative guided walking tour of Murano
  • Personal private tour guide for an intimate experience
  • Comprehensive 3-hour guided tour, inclusive of roundtrip water taxi transportation between Venice and Murano
What's Not Included
  • Food or drinks
Additional Information

Embark on a 3-hour guided exploration of the internationally acclaimed island of Murano, celebrated for its glassblowing tradition!
This tour offers a rich artistic, historical, and traditional experience, where you will witness the captivating skills of these unique artisans!
Your guide will lead you on an adventure, unveiling the secrets of this…

Location
Venice Tours S.r.l.
Calle de le Rasse
Face the Basilica with St. Mark’s Square behind you. Walk straight to the waterfront (Riva degli Schiavoni), passing the Doge’s Palace on your right. Turn left along the promenade and walk about 100m. Look for Calle de le Rasse on your left, enter, and after a short walk, you’ll reach Venice Tours.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Robertvq1829um
Jul 12, 2025
Boat Trip to Burano and Murano - Very well organised trip. And David is the best guide I ever seen!!! Great stories about the geography and the history of Venice.
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Ralucac774
Jul 12, 2025
Great trip and amazing guide - The trip was great, with enough time on each island so you can walk and see arounds. On Burano we even had time for lunch wich was great. David, the guide, is a very nice and dedicated, one of a kind guide. Was a pleasure to have him as a guide. He not just told us everyhing about the Venice, people, history, places etc. but he wraped everything in a nice and captivating story. Best guide ever doing this job with so much passion.
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Z8907lhowenb
Jul 12, 2025
Well worth doing - Fantastic experience and David and his knowledge was brilliant! You get to see some different areas and learn a lot about the history of Venice
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Louiek222
Jul 12, 2025
Great Tour, would recommend! - David was a fantastic guide, telling the story of Venice, Burano and Murano in a fun and engaging manner. Would definitely recommend!
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Laraah6344en
Jul 12, 2025
Murano and Burano boat tour - The information told on the boat and during the tour was very interesting and engaging. I enjoyed the mix of hustory about all three islands.
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299lucf
Jul 12, 2025
Great guide! - Very nice tour in French , good explanations and very interesting speech! We visited Murano and Burano, Thank you for the nice visit !!
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Kristine
Jul 12, 2025
Intimate look at Murano’s artisanal side - If you are looking for a more personalized experience in Murano this tour is perfect. We love the scenic boat ride where we learned about the surrounding islands on the way to Murano. Once there, we had a private glass blowing demonstration at a family run factory that has been operating since 1958. We also visited another workshop where artisans were working on a chandelier - truly incredible to watch! The gallery showcase breathtaking pieces. Walking around the island while learning about its history may they experience richer. A wonderful way to explore Murano!
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Pradyumanj2021
Jul 11, 2025
Awesome - The guided tour was very informative. We had a great time. Our guide kept us well informed and things just perfect. The Murano glass factory deli was awesome. And the Burano experience equally great
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Slenojgfy
Jul 11, 2025
Island tours - Great host and lovely time. We had nice time on both islands and saw some of the things they are known for, lace and glass up close and personal!
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Elizabethmv3115ug
Jul 11, 2025
Vacation with a twist of education and exploration - I learned so much about Venice and all the surrounding islands I am inspired by David to continue exploring and will also visit Lido on this trip. Likewise I will come back to experience the Biennale Contemporary arts festival. The boat was amazing, comfortable and the service was excellent. Highly recommended this experience above the Pink Venice!
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up to 9 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).