Itinerary
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 church.
Visit Murano, one of the most visited islands in the Venice lagoon, thanks to the reputation of its glass making industry. This tour will allow you to discover unique glass making factories, away from the most touristic spots; among them, the oldest glass factory in the world active since 1295, where you will see how tradition is combined with contemporary design and creativity.
Far from being stuck in the past, glass making still runs in the veins of the inhabitants of the island. You will be able to experience first-hand one of the oldest techniques - the lampwork - thanks to a workshop run by a local artist, who will guide you through the secrets of this work helping you make your own Venetian beed, keeping alive a 17th century artistic practice.
Finally, have a pleasant stroll around Murano, discovering some hidden gems like its churches and walking through off-the-beaten tracks.
Stop At:
• Palazzo Barovier&Toso, Fondamenta Daniele Manin 1/D, 30141 Venice Italy
• Chiesa di San Pietro Martire, Campiello Marco Michieli 3, 30141 Murano Italy
• Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato, Campo San Donato 11, 30141 Murano Italy
• Palazzo da Mula, Fondamenta da Mula, 30141 Murano Italy
• Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli, Fondamenta Sebastiano Venier, 30141 Murano Italy
See Availability.
Murano Lighthouse, Fondamenta Piave F. M., 30141 Venezia VE, Italy
2 hours(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Posted By : lou75169
We had a fantastic tour of Murano glassmaking with Valerio and visited some amazing showrooms, factories and small boutique glassmakers. He took great care that we were looked after and engaged our kids so well. The kids loved making their own glass beads and will treasure their momentos. He knows the island very well and is happy to share his knowledge and experience.
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Posted On : 2024-04-12
Posted By : mildge2
Valerio was a great tour. As a native of Murano, he showed us some places we would not have found on our own. We made our own glass bead! Monica was patient as we were both new to glasswork. On our tour, we actually found a factory that offered classes on glass blowing. We returned another day to create our own drinking glass! Murano was definitely a highlight of our tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-10
Posted By : Mary D
We couldn't have asked for a more patient teacher of lamp work and educator of Murano glass. Well worth the cost and no pushy sales pitch after.
We had so much fun making the glass beads! A must when visiting Venezia, where else can you make Murano glass beads yourself?
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Posted On : 2023-12-08
Posted By : Julie Z
Valerio was very personable. We certainly enjoyed him. He was so knowledgeable and fun and knew the area and the people well. The tour was so much more than we expected. He is from the area and was able to give us a wonderful behind the scenes look at Murano.
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Posted On : 2023-10-17
Posted By : I7717SMamyp
Valerio was an amazing guide! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us great advice for the rest of our adventures in Italy. Having a local guide really creates an experience of a local. So nice to have a private tour also!
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Posted On : 2023-10-03
Posted By : susanwC2620HV
We had a great couple hours with Valerio in Murano. As a local- he had so much to share. We visited a beautiful showroom with the very finest glass pieces. Amazing! Really breathtaking . We were able to try our hand at making our own glass bead at an artist’s shop. Monica was a great teacher. We then walked about and ended with a great recommendation for lunch. It was a perfect day.
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Posted On : 2023-09-26
Posted By : catrionab826
We had a Fab tour of Murano and a glass making workshop. We were able to see very high-end artisan glass chandeliers, and one of a kind pieces. We then went to Monica’s workshop and I got to make my own glass bead which was amazing! Valerio is a fantastic tour guide. He is super friendly and approachable, very knowledgable and informative. We felt very fortunate to be on a tour with him. We would 100% recommend him and this tour to our friends and family!
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Posted On : 2023-09-01
Posted By : Madeline L
Valerio was a fantastic guide: very knowledgeable and engaging. We loved our insider tour of Murano glass production. The kids especially enjoyed making glass beads with a talented local artisan. Highly recommend for families.
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Posted On : 2023-07-27
Posted By : jamescV1034MD
A brilliant tour with a brilliant tour guide, was very friendly and very informative. Can’t recommend this tour highly enough.
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Posted On : 2023-07-15
Posted By : Nathan_J
Valerio was awesome and very knowledgeable. Even gave restaurants recommendations that took our breath away. Would definitely recommend!
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Posted On : 2023-07-14
