Venice Glassblowing Demonstration and Glass Factory Tour
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Description
Discover the art of glass blowing in the heart of Venice! See a master artisan at work to find out how the glass is made. Then, browse through the showroom where various glass objects are displayed.
Cancellation Policy
- Any cancellations made after 12:00 local time, 1 business days prior to the activity will be subject to a charge of 100% of the total amount.
Activity Detail
Inclusion
- Small glass souvenir for every couple or group
- Multilingual guide
- Brochure about glassblowing
Min/Max Quantity To Book
- Max Qty: 1 (Maximum tickets can be booked)
Start Timings
- 12:00, 14:30
Duration
- 0 (hrs)
Check In/Pickup Location Details
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Arriving by Public Vaporetto:
Take line #1 and get off at the San Marco Vallaresso stop. TESTOLINI Bottega dell’Art is a short walk from the vaporetto. The staff will be waiting for you in front of the shop, near the Bacino Orseolo well, with a GLASS BLOWING signboard.
Arriving on Foot:
Go to the end of St. Mark's Square and head to the last Calle on your right. Pass under the arches and you will find Bacino Orseolo with its gondola landing stage. With Hard Rock Café and Zara Shop on your left, you will find Ponte Tron and Bacino Orseolo after a few meters. The staff will be waiting for you near the Bacino Orseolo well, with a GLASS BLOWING signboard.
Restrictions
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible.
- Guests with a limited range of movement are not permitted to participate in this activity.
Additional Notes
- Tour is available in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese. The visit could be multilingual.
- The tour does not operate in the case of exceptionally bad weather or tidal conditions.
- Please note that the total duration of this activity, including the demonstration of the master artisan and the visit to the workshop, is 20 minutes.
Dressing & Items to Bring
- Walking shoes
- Comfortable clothing
Schedule
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| 11:45:00 |
Check-in at Testolini Bottega Dell'Arte
Day: Day1 |
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| 12:00:00 |
Process of Glassmaking
Discover how the beautiful glass handicrafts you see around the city are made. Observe a master glass craftsman create a unique item while showing and explaining the ancient techniques and phases of glass production. Day: Day1 |
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Artisan at Work
Witness the clever hands of an artisan mold glass and transform it into a unique object like magic. Day: Day1 |
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Factory Guided Tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the factory and see a display of various glass objects in the showroom. At the end of your experience, receive a little glass gift for each couple or each family, as a souvenir of this visit. Day: Day1 |
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| 12:20:00 |
Check-out at St. Mark's Area
Day: Day1 |
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