Visit a world-famous Murano glass factory and learn about the age-old art of glass-blowing. The island of Murano is located in the Venetian lagoon, it is home to the world’s finest artisan glass. Find out what makes this glass so revered and catch a glimpse into the inner workings. Learn about the centuries-old tradition of glass-blowing and witness a private glass making demonstration from a master craftsman. A Murano glass factory visit is a must if you’re in Venice!
Know before you book:
- All tours include a live glass-blowing demonstration
- Return transportation is not provided on any tour
- Comfortable shoes are suggested
Highlights:
- Visit the Murano glass blowing factory on the island of Murano
- Experience a private glass-blowing demonstration from a local craftsman
- You’ll have the opportunity to purchase your very own piece of Murano glass
Have you ever wondered how exquisite glass sculptures are made? Find out how on a Murano glass factory tour! Explore this traditional industry of Venice and watch art being made in front of your eyes.
All tours include a guided tour of the factory as well as a live glass-blowing demonstration by a master of the art. Afterward, guests are invited to browse the Murano glass showroom. View the exquisite pieces of hand-blown glass and pick-up a unique keepsake to take home with you.
Watch the beauty of glass being crafted into art right in front of your eyes, this is a special type of tour everyone will enjoy.
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Prices
Murano factory tours will cost between USD $11.00 and USD $170.00 depending on the length of time and tour inclusions.
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Times
Different ticket options have different start times. The earliest Murano factory tour starts at 9:00am and the latest tour starts at 3:30pm.
Murano glass factory hours:
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Best Time to Go
Murano glass tours are offered daily. The best time to take a tour is in the morning, it will be less busy which will allow for a more enjoyable experience.
Murano Glass Factory Tour Options
All glass factory tours include a guided tour with a glass-blowing demonstration. Other inclusions vary based on tour selection, choose the one that works best for you.
Murano Glass Factory Tour & Glass Blowing Demonstration
Murano island glass factory tours are a great way to experience the unique art of glass-blowing. Learn about the processes behind glass production and watch a glass-blowing demonstration. This tour provides you with the unmissable opportunity to learn more about this beautiful craft. This excursion is a must-do while in Venice
- Guided tour
- Glass-blowing demonstration
- USD $5.00 discount on any purchase made in the shop/gallery
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Transportation to/from Murano
Venice: Murano Island Glass Blowing Demo and Workshop
This 2-hour Murano factory tour starts with a 15-minute guided walking tour through the hidden squares of Venice. Next, you’ll board a public boat with the rest of your group bound for Murano Island.
Once inside the Murano glass factory, you’ll watch a glass master demonstrate the art of glass blowing. Afterwards, you’ll take part in a workshop and create your own piece from scratch. Work with glass elements of different shapes and colors to make a unique ornament or pendant.
When you leave the glass factory you’ll enjoy a bit of free time to explore the quiet streets of Murano on your own. Your guide will take you back to the boat station and advise you how to get back to your accommodation once your tour is over.
- Local guide
- Glass blowing demonstration and workshop
- Self-crafted object
- 20% discount in the glass factory shop
- Hotel pick-up/drop-off
- Transportation ticket to/from Murano
Murano Island 2-Hour Excursion from Venice
This private tour option is for a group of up to 5 people. Enjoy a more personalized look into a Murano glass factory with this small-group tour option. Meet with your tour guide in central Venice before embarking on a short water-taxi ride across the lagoon to Murano Island.
On this 2-hour Murano glass blowing tour you’ll learn about the centuries-old tradition of glassblowing. Witness a private glass making demonstration from a master craftsman and get a chance to create your own piece from scratch by attending a workshop.
After the factory tour you will have time to browse the factory showroom and purchase a Murano glass keepsakes. Enjoy a walk around the quiet streets of Murano on your own before catching the ferry back to Venice.
- Guided tour
- Water taxi to Murano
- Glass blowing demonstration and workshop
- Self-crafted object
- Return transfer from Murano
- Food
Specification: Murano Glass Factory Tour (Standard & Private Tours)
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Anonymous –
This was very ok. The demonstration was very short, impressive but quick. Then we made jewelry or a mosaic but it was quite low end.
Anonymous –
The tour and workshop was one of the highlights of our visit to Venice. The guide met us in an easy to find, central location and led us on a 15 minute walk to our private boat that took us out to Murano. The staff at the glass factory were friendly, informative, and knowledgeable. The glassblowing demonstration by the master was amazing! I highly recommend this tour. Be aware that getting back to central Venice is by public transportation and you are on your own. The guide did tell us exactly where to go, but did not explain the queuing system and that there are multiple boats going to different destinations in Venice. The quickest way is taking the 7 line that goes directly back to San Marco.
Anonymous –
We very much enjoyed this activity. It was a bit of a walk in the heat from the meeting point to the vaporetto stop to get the waterbus to Murano. However once in the factory we had a relaxing time with water and iced tea being offered before watching two glass blowing demonstratons with explanations. This was short but pleasant and we then had the workshop which we feel was much more suitable to children than to adults but our children enjoyed making simple mosaics and we made keyrings. If we had just gone for the factory tour we might not have thought it worthwhile but the shop was amazing. The staff were genuinely very helpful and not too pushy. Our guide then very kindly walked with us back to the vaporetto stop to ensure we went the right way back to where we wanted to be in mainland Venice.
Anonymous –
We thoroughly enjoyed this tour! Our guide first met us by the Carlo Goldoni statue, and led us to the water bus depot she was knowledgeable and gave us information on daily water-bus tickets. We arrived at the Murano Glass Factory island, and was greeted by our factory guide, Silvia. Again she was excellent and led us to workshop to make glass souvenirs before watching the Master Glass-blower. After the demonstration, we strolled through many displays of Murano glass items for purchase…which we did! A few small momentos to bring home of Murano Glass! A good value for a quick tour.