From Venice: 45-Minute Murano Glassmaking Private Tour
ID: GYG400023-726872
Category:
Sight Seeing
Country: Italy
Duration:
45 min.
Description
Discover the picturesque island of Murano and visit its captivating glass museum on this private guided tour. Visit the showroom and learn about the history of Murano glassmaking.
Discover the picturesque island of Murano and visit its legendary glass museum. Learn from the experts about the art of glassmaking and purchase a souvenir while you're there.
Visit the famous glass furnace and see a live glassblowing demonstration and learn about the different techniques used by the glass masters.
Then head to the showroom to marvel at the different types of glass sold on the island, and purchase something for yourself or a loved one if you please. You can even request a special piece in advance.
Before returning to Venice, take a stroll around the Island to enjoy the many shops and beautiful scenery as you learn more about the history of Murano glass making.
Highlights
- Cross the lagoon on a luxury private boat
- Learn about the history of Italian glass making in Murano
- Visit to a glass factory and watch a glass blowing demonstration
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must fill out a travel information form
Meet in front of the Ombra del Leone restaurant. Your guide will be holding a sign. Please arrive 15 minutes before the activity starting time.
Arriving by boat (Vaporetto): Get off at San Marco - Vallaresso ACTV stop and walk along Calle Vallaresso (in front of you). Turn left at the end street, pass the Luis Vuitton store, and then turn left again into Calle Ridotto. Follow the street to the end and the restaurant is on your right. Arriving by foot: Make your way to St. Mark's Square. Pass under the arches of the Museo Correr (on the opposite side to Saint Mark's Basilica). Take the street between Dior and Chanel, pass in front of the Louis Vuitton store (on your left), and turn immediately left in Calle Ridotto. Follow the street to the end and the restaurant is on your right.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
