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Things to do in Murano, Veneto: The Best Tours
This Venetian island has been world-renowned for centuries for its blown glass creations, from jewelry to tableware to sculptures. Visits here often include a tour of one of its fascinating glass factories, demonstrations of how it’s done—and of course, a visit to at least one of the affiliated showrooms and shops.
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1. Friendinvenice Murano Burano Torcello private tours By Luxury water taxi
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
There are two ways to visit Venice. Follow the flow of tourists who take a route chosen by 20 million people every year or leave the tourist trail behind. We pride ourselves on creating authentic experiences for curious visitors Get away from the crowds and get real Venice your way, your peace. Venice Murano Burano day trip is offering the opportunity to experience the Venetian top islands at your own peace. The old history of Venice started from its islands. Learn about the historical and social context of Murano and Burano. Discover the techniques on the ageless arts of glassblowing and lacemaking. Our Murano Burano traditional craftsmanship, and picturesque villages atmosphere. Hear from your expert local guide to the islands heritage and their secret stories. Step into authentic workshops of local artisans. Watch in awe as they create intricate handcrafted pieces
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Back to Venice by private water taxi
Exclusions: Price does not include lunch, entrance ticket to Santa Maria Assunta's complex
Reviewed By SavvvyTtrraveler123
Nadia is incredibly passionate about Venice and her love of her city shows through. My family and another family (4 adults, 3 children) spent four hours with her - three walking around and one on a boat. I told her we had been to Venice multiple times over the years and wanted to bypass the 'typical' tourist sites. I laid a desire for a theme (history and Venice as the natives see it) and she prepared a wonderful tour. Her pacing was spot on and the tour kept building until the very end. She set the ending time to conclude with an on-the-water view of St Mark's Square. Both families were incredibly impressed and kept talking about the tour long into the evening and next day. She kept the interest of children and adults alike. I can't recommend her enough. Please find her at friendinvenice dot com and send her an email. Whether you've been to Venice a thousand times or this is your first visit -- you'll learn something new and see parts you've never seen before. Bravo, Nadia!
2. Glass Lampwork workshop and walking tour in Murano: create your own bead!
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Get ready to discover the Murano island, witnessing artistry in action in its glass factories, experiencing the lampwork tradition by creating your own Venetian bead and visiting the Byzantine-style 12th century mosaics of its churches. You will have a personal glass lampwork workshop, in which you will create your own Venetian bead, keeping alive a 17th century artistic practice. We will visit the oldest glass factory in the world active since 1295 and see how tradition is combined with contemporary design and creativity. We will stroll around Murano, discovering some hidden gems like its churches and walking through off-the-beaten paths.
Inclusions: Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Lampwork tools and oven is at disposal with safety & protection equipment. Price per person 30 Euro to be paid on the spot. You will take the Venetian beads you created with you!
Reviewed By F9288DWka
Very fun walking food tour of Venice. Adair was super helpful and informative about the history and culture of the city while we tried a lot of delicious food. The tour was easy even with COVID restrictions. Highly recommend!
3. Venice: Murano Glass Masters of the Ex Chiesa Small Group Tour
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
Join us for a remarkable and spectacular show of the Glass Masters of the "Ex Chiesa di Santa Chiara" which is dedicated to the love of working with Murano Glass and to the creation of endearing symbols of love by precision glass-making. You will have a chance to see first-hand the beauty and ambiance of our historic building which was one the church "Ex Chiesa di Santa Chiara". You will be surrounded by soft music and the beautiful works of Murano Glass. Here, you will be able to observe the masters at work and watch as they create two original pieces before your eyes. The show is 30-minutes long.
Inclusions: Guide, The Glass Masters show, All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: Drinks excluded, Transportation
Reviewed By Philip362
Watching the glass being blown and formed really brought Murano to life. The atmosphere made it entertaining and fun. Worth the entry fee.
4. Venice Murano Island Glass Factory Tour with Glass Blowing Demonstration
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4.4 based on 47 reviews
Take part at the Colleoni Glass Factory tour and admire an expert glass Master creating an object with the blowing and the sculpture techniques. Visit our showrooms and use you ticket as a credit to spend by us
Inclusions: Local guide, Glass blowing demonstration, 20% discount on purchase in the shop of the glass factory, Euro 10,00 credit each adult
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By Zbynek S
My family took this trip on the second day of our visit of Venice and I can only recommend this excursion if you have time to spare. When you leave Venice, there is a completely different world waiting for you on the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello compare to Venice. We were lucky having Ketty as a guide - not only 100% professional with tons of information but also a lovely person. i can only recommend both the trip and Ketty as well.
5. Up Close with Murano Glassblowing Demonstration
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4.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit a glass factory on Murano Island, home to the world’s finest artisan glass and learn more about the beautiful craft and see the unique glass blowing demonstration
Inclusions: Local guide, Glass Factory tour, 10% discount on purchase in the shop of the glass factory
Exclusions: Transportation to/from attractions, Gratuities
6. Murano Venice: the amazing Glassblowing tour
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3.7 based on 3 reviews
Fascinating Glass-blowing demonstration in a real Murano Furnace, where an expert artisan will create incredible glass item in front of your eyes. Learn the secrets of this secular art that was born in Murano when the Romans came to the lagoon. During the experience you’ll listen to the history of Murano and its famous glassblowing art. After the 30-minutes demonstration you will be free to visit the furnace by yourself. The Santa Chiara Furnace is famous also because it is inside a spectacular former church that was an important Monastery until the 19th century. The explanation can be done in different languages.
Inclusions: Live commentary, Glassblowing demonstration by a master artisan
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Reviewed By 428sharic
Amazing tour. The audioguide was the perfect voice that led us around the charming highlights of the Doge's Palace, full of interesting anecdotes and curiosities!
7. Venice Family Murano Tour with Glass Beads Kids Art Workshop
Your family will enjoy visiting a typical Murano glass-blowing studio. With the help of our docents, you will discover how master craftsmen create beautiful hand-blown glass on the island of Murano for centuries (2 hrs.). Afterwards, parents can enjoy a leisurely aperitivo (aperitif on their own) or a stroll while your kids learn about the art of glass blowing and create original works using hand blown Venetian glass beads (1.5 hrs.). All materials included. Vaporetto tickets to Murano Island not included.
Inclusions: Art Materials
Exclusions: Private transportation, vaporetto tickets
Reviewed By 894jennifer
Our experience with Bess and the Arte al Sol team was fabulous. We booked several tours through Arte al Sol and each experience was unique, fun and informative. Our tour guides were knowledgeable and experienced working with children. They made each activity engaging, creative and fun. The Arte al Sol experience was exactly what I was looking for and I’m so pleased to be coordinating with Bess again this year. We look forward to our return to Italy and enjoying new experiences with the Arte al Sol team.
8. The Murano Glass Museum
The Murano Glass Museum was founded in 1861 when the darkest period in the history of Murano glassmaking had been overcome, following the fall of the Republic of San Marco (1797) and the subsequent years of foreign rule. The Murano Glass Museum collection is laid out chronologically on the first floor of the museum. Starting from an archaeological section on the ground floor, which contains noteworthy Roman works dating from the 1st to the 3rd century AD, it follows to the largest historical collection of Murano glass in the world, with pieces dating from the 15th to the 20th century, many of them world-famous masterpieces.
Inclusions: Entrance ticket
Exclusions: Private transportation, Snacks
Reviewed By Laura M
The place is huge and very interesting. I wish I could have read all the explanations on all the items, but I would still be there today. If you like science it is a very interesting place to go and you can stay there for hours and hours to try and see everything. It ends up being a little tiring, especially if you have to walk to go to other places. We were unable to see everything because the place closed at 12 or 13 (we thought it would close later) and we were leaving the city after this attraction.
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