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“Should have guide from start and proper transport to deparure area”
Venice boat tour to Murano and Burano plus a Murano glass factory demo. See colorful houses and enjoy free island time.
“Just let customers know it's 1 hr or so walk into San Marco square. but wonderful experience.”
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.
“great day out,highly recommend,bought some beautiful glass for the Mrs 🤣 so she was happy, then stopped for lunch,perfect day out.”
Boat day trip from Venice to Murano, Burano and Torcello with a Murano glass factory demo and free time on each island.
“apart from the rain, which no one can control it was a perfect day”
Murano glass factory tour with a guided look at glassblowing, a master demo, and a €10 credit for purchases at Vetreria Artistica Colleoni.
“Overall great!! Lasted about 20 minutes but got to see two types of glass blowing which was wonderful to see! Would recommend for experience and value for money.”
Private boat to Murano and Burano for glassblowing, lace-making, and lagoon views, with shopping time and a included Prosecco.
“Good little half day trip that lets you see murano and Burton. It’s a bit of a setup to try and get you to buy items from the shops they bring you to but what tour isn’t. Only complaint is that the boat was a bit loud and it made it tricky to hear what…”
Private Murano glassblowing tour from Venice with a boat ride, factory demo, Murano walking, and optional Burano add-on for artisan crafts.
“This was an excellent three-hour tour from Venice to Murano and back! Our tour guide, Vittorio, was a local Venetian and so friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed visiting a Murano Glass factory to witness firsthand the incredible skill of glass blowing. Our tour then of the island and its history was so enjoyable. We highly…”
Watch Murano masters blow glass and sculpt a glass horse at Original Murano Glass OMG, then browse a 500 sqm showroom.
“So fun and they do a great job narrating what is happening for the audience”
Private 75-min Murano-style glass lesson in Venice with Massimiliano Caldarone. Make a pendant, learn Murano secrets, take it home.
“It was a lot of fun. My favorite part was being able to participate and create my own design.”
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.
“A great way to see the glass making by a master glass blower. It was a small group and very informative. We had a chance to ask questions and watch a couple of demonstrations. We then toured the glass gallery and had an opportunity to visit the shop if we wanted. The water taxi trip…”
Tour Murano from Venice to watch a glassblowing demo, meet artisans, and make a bead or mosaic keepsake with lagoon views.
“Great way to see Murano and the glass factory was amazing. from the demonstration to the workshop and even the store where we received a 20% discount for being part of the tour which paid for the trip. Best part was we were in a group of 4 so there was no getting lost in…”
Escape Venice crowds for a private Murano glass tour: water taxi ride, a live glassblowing demonstration, factory visit, and a guided island walk.
“Our guide David Phillips was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable very personable and an all round lovely human being. I had a lot of trouble with my leg and hip. I was in a lot of pain and found it difficult to walk. After the tour had ended David helped me find a chemist/medical supplies and really…”
Hand-blown Murano glass at Gino Mazzuccato. Private water taxi options, a master demo, then you try blowing glass and shop.
“This glass blowing experience was one of our favorite activities in Venice! It was fascinating to watch the glass blower create three different pieces. But the best part was getting to try blowing the glass ourselves. This is something that most glass blowing demos don't seem to offer, and it was a really unique experience.…”
Murano Island glass factory tour with a live glassblowing demo, showroom browsing, and a €10 shop credit plus 20% discount.
“Demonstration was about 15-20 minutes. Rest was 6 rooms of glass blown products for sale. Under impression demonstration would be more involved and longer”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
