Murano Glass Factory Guided Tour from Venice with Workshop
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Description
Discover the Murano glass tradition in Venice with a local guide as you watch local masters and craftsmen at work. Make your own memento to take home as you join the beads or glass mosaic workshop! Go behind the scenes at the Colleoni Glass Factory and assist an expert glass master with a demonstration of their famous glass blowing and sculpture technique. Choose from mosaic or bead making and join a professionally led workshop and make your own object in Murano glass.
Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 09:00 local time, 2 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Tours
Glass Factory Tour with Private Workshop
Min/Max Quantity To Book
- Minimum 2 tickets to be booked
Inclusion
- Murano glassmaking demonstration
- Murano glassmaking workshop
- 10% discount in the show rooms
- Admission
- English-speaking guide
Start Timings
09:00
Duration
- 2 (hrs) (Approx.)
Schedules
| 08:45:00 |
Check-in at Campo San Bartolomeo Square
Day: Day1 |
| 09:00:00 |
Murano Glass Factory
Depart from Venice city center with your expert local guide! Walk for approximately 15 minutes through the quiet streets and reach Murano island by public transport (fare not included). Day: Day1 |
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Colleoni Glass Makers in Murano
Visit the famous glass factory which has been setting itself apart for many years. While many of its neighbors stay true to the conventions and traditions of the Murano way, the Colleoni factory chooses to innovate and has become the heart of an artisan village on Murano. Day: Day1 |
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Mosaic Workshop
Some of the most spectacular examples in Venice are the Basilica of San Marco and the Church of San Donato. This small workshop will allow you to use different pieces of glass, called “tessere” and several models of murrine “millefiori” to create your own personalized item to take home. Day: Day1 |
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Glass Beads Workshop
Before starting the practical part, you will be given a brief history of the origins of the glass and then an illustration of the processes and equipment used. After trying your hand at some tasks set by your instructor, you can then create a unique and original set of glass beads for yourself! Day: Day1 |
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| 11:00:00 |
Check-out at Murano Glass Factory
Day: Day1 |
Check In/Pickup Location Details
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Please arrive at the check-in location at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
How to get there:
From Piazzale Roma and Ferrorvia, take waterbus direct line 3 (approx 25 minutes)
From San Marco, take waterbus line 4.1 (approx. 55 minutes) or Direct line 7 (until November 2 only, first ride is at 10:11)
Get off Murano Faro stop, turn right and follow the road to Colleoni Artistic Glass Factory at Fondamenta dei Battuti 12. Enter from the garden with the glass fountain and flowers.
Glass Factory Tour with Private Workshop
Min/Max Quantity To Book
- Minimum 2 tickets to be booked
Inclusion
- Murano glassmaking demonstration
- Murano glassmaking workshop
- 10% discount in the show rooms
- Admission
- English-speaking guide
Start Timings
14:00
Duration
- 2 (hrs) (Approx.)
Schedules
| 13:45:00 |
Check-in at Campo San Bartolomeo Square
Day: Day1 |
| 14:00:00 |
Murano Glass Factory
Depart from Venice city center with your expert local guide! Walk for approximately 15 minutes through the quiet streets and reach Murano island by public transport (fare not included). Day: Day1 |
|
Colleoni Glass Makers in Murano
Visit the famous glass factory which has been setting itself apart for many years. While many of its neighbors stay true to the conventions and traditions of the Murano way, the Colleoni factory chooses to innovate and has become the heart of an artisan village on Murano. Day: Day1 |
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Mosaic Workshop
Some of the most spectacular examples in Venice are the Basilica of San Marco and the Church of San Donato. This small workshop will allow you to use different pieces of glass, called “tessere” and several models of murrine “millefiori” to create your own personalized item to take home. Day: Day1 |
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Beads Workshop
Before starting the practical part, you will be given a brief history of the origins of the glass and then an illustration of the processes and equipment used. After trying your hand at some tasks set by your instructor, you can then create a unique and original set of glass beads for yourself! Day: Day1 |
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| 16:00:00 |
Check-out at Murano Glass Factory
Day: Day1 |
Check In/Pickup Location Details
-
Please arrive at the check-in location at least 15 minutes prior to the departure time.
How to get there:
From Piazzale Roma and Ferrorvia, take waterbus direct line 3 (approx 25 minutes)
From San Marco, take waterbus line 4.1 (approx. 55 minutes) or Direct line 7 (until November 2 only, first ride is at 10:11)
Get off Murano Faro stop, turn right and follow the road to Colleoni Artistic Glass Factory at Fondamenta dei Battuti 12. Enter from the garden with the glass fountain and flowers.
Activity Detail
Restrictions
- Children of all ages can participate in this activity.
- Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.