VENICE
The Venice shortlist.
The 15 most popular murano glassblowing experiences in Venice. The ones worth your time in a city with plenty to choose from, each with prices, running times and the operator behind it.
Panoramic boat tour to Murano, Burano, and Torcello from Venice with a glassblowing demo in Murano and free time on each island.
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Cruise to Murano and Burano for glass-making on Murano and free time in colorful Burano, with a guided boat ride from Venice.
“Best trip we did during our whole stay in Italy. Very well organised and we thoroughly enjoyed this trip. Both islands are well worth a visit.”
Half-day panoramic boat to Murano and Burano with a Murano glassblowing demo, free time to wander, and lagoon views from Venice.
Hop between Murano, Burano, and Torcello by boat, with a Murano glassworks stop and factory demo, plus free time to explore.
“Really glad we took this excursion. The glass blowing demonstration was really amazing - could have watched that for hours. Incredible how talented the glass blower is. And then walking up and down the streets with all the glass shops was so unique - never saw anything like that before. Otherwise the towns/islands were beautiful…”
Guided Murano and Burano boat trip with live glassblowing, lace-making demo, colorful houses, and optional wine or Prosecco.
20-minute Murano glass factory tour with a master glass-blowing demo, animal sculpture steps, and a €10 shop credit at Vetreria Colleoni.
Private-boat half day to Murano glass and Burano lace, with lagoon views, factory demos, and time for photos and shopping.
“The meeting place was not well identified”
Private Murano glassblowing tour from Venice with boat ride, factory demo, guided walk past San Donato, plus optional Burano.
“Great tour! Our tour leader was smart and funny and gave us a great walking tour of Murano after the demo at the glass factory. I would highly recommend this trip as the cost is significantly less than booking at taxi.”
Watch Murano masters make a vase and a glass horse in a furnace show, then browse a 500 m² showroom on Murano.
Private 75-minute Murano-style glass lesson with Massimiliano Caldarone in Venice. Make a lampworked piece, take it home, and get 10% off.
Boat from San Marco to Murano and Burano for glassblowing, colorful canals, and a lace demo, with English guidance and free time built in.
“Davide with the tour company gave misinformation that resulted in him charging my group for the tour that was never provided. Then he said that he would refund the money and he denied the refund. Interesting.”
Watch Murano masters at work, tour the factory showroom, and receive a handmade glass gift, with optional shipping home from Gino Mazzuccato.
Murano Glass Factory workshop from Venice with a private master demo, small-group hands-on mosaic or jewelry, and roundtrip water taxi.
“A great way to see the glass making by a master glass blower. It was a small group and very informative. We had a chance to ask questions and watch a couple of demonstrations. We then toured the glass gallery and had an opportunity to visit the shop if we wanted. The water taxi trip…”
Murano glass demo plus a bead or mosaic workshop from Venice, with lagoon views and a 20% factory shop discount in 2.5 hours.
Private Murano tour from Venice with water-taxi ride, glassblowing demo, factory showroom, and guided island walk with San Donato church.
The historic centre, the lagoon islands and the art the city was built around.
