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.