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Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing
Venice, Italy
3 hours
On the Water
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Art & Culture
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Walking Tours
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City Highlights
Date
Today
What You Will Do
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.
What's Included?
- Glass demostration
- Guided Murano walking tour
- Private tour guide
- Guided Tour (3 hours) with commentary including watertaxi to Murano and back to Venice
What's Not Included?
- Food or drinks
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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.
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Isola di Murano
2 hours
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.
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Additional Information
This activity is operated by CITY TOURS CO. LTD
- 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.
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