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4.3(22,803 reviews)

Venice: Murano Island and Glass Factory Private Guided Tour

About this activity

Visit the island of Murano on a private guided tour from Venice. Take a walking tour and enjoy a break from the crowds of Venice as you learn about its glassblowing tradition at a local factory.

Highlights

  • Escape the crowds of Venice on a private guided tour to Murano Island
  • Travel like a local as you take a water taxi across the Venetian lagoon
  • Visit a glass factory and showroom to see the wide variety of artisanal products
  • Observe the intricate techniques of a master Murano glassblower at work
  • Explore Murano on a guided walking tour and learn about local history

Full description

Embark on a private guided tour to the island of Murano from Venice and discover its historic glassblowing tradition. Take a guided walking tour and admire the work of expert glass crafters at a local factory. Meet your guide next to San Marco Square and travel like a local as you hop onboard a water taxi that will take you from Venice to the island of Murano. Leave the hustle and bustle of Venice's crowded streets and discover a lesser-known side of the city. Visit a local factory and admire the work of some of Venice’s master glass craftsmen. Admire the intricate and intense process of crafting beautiful glass, a tradition that has been cherished for hundreds of years. Be amazed by the process of how glass is formed and blown into beautiful designs. After the glassmaking demonstration, enjoy a guided stroll around Murano with your guide. Learn about the fascinating history of the island and local stories. Visit the marvelous Church of San Donato, before returning to Venice's historical center by boat, crossing the northern lagoon.

Included / Excluded

  • Tour guide
  • Water taxi to Murano and return transportation to Venice
  • Entry to the glass factory
  • Glass making demonstration
  • Murano walking tour
  • Food and drinks

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts

Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

Reviews

4.3(22,803 reviews)
GetYourGuide
Theo
Oct 2026
3.0

Die Erläuterungen zur Bedeutung und Bau der Gondeln war sehr informativ. Die Gondelfahrt selbst war okay, aber nicht übermäßig beeindruckend. Man sitzt in der Gondel, wenn man zu fünft unterwegs ist und lange Beine hat, doch sehr beengt.

GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide traveler
Oct 2026
3.0

Overall went well cost of entry cheaper in Italy

GetYourGuide
Tatyana
Oct 2026
5.0

Thoroughly enjoyed the trip, much better than we expected. Anita was wonderful engaged and easy to understand. Enjoyed watching glass demonstrations and see all the glass exhibition which was outstanding. The only thing we would change is a bit more time on each island and would have been happy to pay a bit more to accommodate this. Thank you so much 👍