VENICE · THE LAGOON
The best of Venice, in order.
The 15 most popular murano glassblowing experiences in Venice. The ones worth your hours in a city you cross on foot and by water, with prices, run times and who to book each with.
6 hours by panoramic boat to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a glassblowing demo and a Murano factory discount.
Most Popular“+ The guides were friendly, the islands were nice. - The time left on the islands was very short, the seats on boat are uncomfortable for such a long time on the boat. So soft spots only wooden benches”
Venice boat tour to Murano and Burano plus a Murano glass factory demo. See colorful houses and enjoy free island time.
“The guide was great and provided information about the islands and Venice in several different languages. I liked the chance to explore Murano and Burano your own, the time provided was perfect.”
Panoramic boat to Murano and Burano with a Murano glassblowing show, free time in Burano, and onboard multilingual commentary for a great half-day value.
“Fantastic experience, excellent commentary and both islands were beautiful.”
Boat day trip from Venice to Murano, Burano and Torcello with a Murano glass factory demo and free time on each island.
“A longer glass blowing demo and more time in Murano would be nice.”
Murano glass factory tour with a guided look at glassblowing, a master demo, and a €10 credit for purchases at Vetreria Artistica Colleoni.
“The gentleman that was leading the tour was super friendly, the experience is short but definitely worth seeing, they loved our baby! - very skilled glass makers.”
Private boat to Murano and Burano for glassblowing, lace-making, and lagoon views, with shopping time and a included Prosecco.
“It was a wonderful trip and absolutely worth the visit. Angela(Hope I got name right) our guide was very informative about Venice and, as a local, shared many fascinating stories. Although it snowed on the day and it was quite cold, the beautiful views made us forget all about it.”
Private Murano glassblowing tour from Venice with a boat ride, factory demo, Murano walking, and optional Burano add-on for artisan crafts.
“Our guide adapted our tour to our needs and was kind and helpful. We took a beautiful private boat taxi to Murano, watched a glass-blowing demonstration by a master and walked around the island of Murano. Lovely day.”
Watch Murano masters blow glass and sculpt a glass horse at Original Murano Glass OMG, then browse a 500 sqm showroom.
“Great experience, I recomand not to leave Murano without a tour at the glass factory and the master pieces of art in the gallery. Guide was grate, live demonstration was amazing. I recomand it.”
Private 75-min Murano-style glass lesson in Venice with Massimiliano Caldarone. Make a pendant, learn Murano secrets, take it home.
“massamiliano was an amazing host, so passionate and funny he made the experience very enjoyable. Although my partner and I had no glass experience he guided us along and we made beautiful pendants Would highly recommend!”
Watch Murano glass blown in a historic workshop, get a handmade art gift, and browse showroom pieces with optional insured shipping home.
“Just wonderful, a truly memorable experience. Strongly recommended.”
A small-group Murano glass workshop from Venice: watch a master glassblower, make a mosaic or jewelry, ride a private water taxi, and shop with a discount.
“Very cool experience!! Beautiful pieces of art. Love the tour and the pieces we were able to create.”
Tour Murano from Venice to watch a glassblowing demo, meet artisans, and make a bead or mosaic keepsake with lagoon views.
“Really enjoyed the guide and small group. Water taxi was excellent and easy.”
Escape Venice crowds for a private Murano glass tour: water taxi ride, a live glassblowing demonstration, factory visit, and a guided island walk.
“I cannot say enough good things about this experience! Our guide, Claudia, was terrific. The water taxi we took was beautiful. The demonstration was awesome, and then we spent time walking around Murano at the many different glass shops and found some really nice items.”
Hand-blown Murano glass at Gino Mazzuccato. Private water taxi options, a master demo, then you try blowing glass and shop.
“This activity was charming, and my children (8yo and 10yo) loved it! Venice is a tricky city because it’s so full of tourists - and this was a great activity to make the city more personable. The glass-making “master” was engaging and funny. We all got a turn to blow the glass, which was unexpectedly…”
Murano Island glass factory tour with a live glassblowing demo, showroom browsing, and a €10 shop credit plus 20% discount.
“This is one of many glass blowing shops. I believe is one of the biggest as you can only enter the 6 rooms of glass art after the tour. The tour is sitting on a bench and seeing a glass blower make a vase and a horse. He makes both in about 10 minutes. But…”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
