Glass Lampwork workshop and walking tour in Murano | La Vacanza Travel

Glass Lampwork workshop and walking tour in Murano

Duration: 2 hours
Destination: Italy, Veneto, Venice
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  • 2 hours
  • Venice
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Get ready to discover the Murano island, witnessing artistry in action in its glass factories, experiencing the lampwork tradition by creating your own Venetian bead and visiting the Byzantine-style 12th century mosaics of its churches.
You will have a personal glass lampwork workshop, in which you will create your own Venetian bead, keeping alive a 17th century artistic practice.
We will visit the oldest glass factory in the world active since 1295 and see how tradition is combined with contemporary design and creativity.
We will stroll around Murano, discovering some hidden gems like its churches and walking through off-the-beaten paths.

Itinerary

Get ready to discover the Murano island, witnessing artistry in action in its glass factories, experiencing the lampwork tradition by creating your own Venetian bead and visiting the Byzantine-style 12th century mosaics of its church.
Visit Murano, one of the most visited islands in the Venice lagoon, thanks to the reputation of its glass making industry. This tour will allow you to discover unique glass making factories, away from the most touristic spots; among them, the oldest glass factory in the world active since 1295, where you will see how tradition is combined with contemporary design and creativity.
Far from being stuck in the past, glass making still runs in the veins of the inhabitants of the island. You will be able to experience first-hand one of the oldest techniques - the lampwork - thanks to a workshop run by a local artist, who will guide you through the secrets of this work helping you make your own Venetian beed, keeping alive a 17th century artistic practice.
Finally, have a pleasant stroll around Murano, discovering some hidden gems like its churches and walking through off-the-beaten tracks.


Stop At:

• Palazzo Barovier&Toso, Fondamenta Daniele Manin 1/D, 30141 Venice Italy
• Chiesa di San Pietro Martire, Campiello Marco Michieli 3, 30141 Murano Italy
• Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato, Campo San Donato 11, 30141 Murano Italy
• Palazzo da Mula, Fondamenta da Mula, 30141 Murano Italy
• Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli, Fondamenta Sebastiano Venier, 30141 Murano Italy

Inclusions
  • Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide
  • Visit of a glass artisan (glass lampwork or glass blowing)
  • Visit of the showroom of the oldest glass factory in the world

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Lampwork tools and oven is at disposal with safety & protection equipment. Price per person 30 Euro to be paid on the spot. You will take the Venetian beads you created with you!
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Murano Lighthouse, Fondamenta Piave F. M., 30141 Venezia VE, Italy


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

2 hours


User's Reviews

lou75169

12 Apr, 2024

We had a fantastic tour of Murano glassmaking with Valerio and visited some amazing showrooms, factories and small boutique glassmakers. He took great care that we were looked after and engaged our kids so well. The kids loved making their own glass beads and will treasure their momentos. He knows the island very well and is happy to share his knowledge and experience.

mildge2

10 Apr, 2024

Valerio was a great tour. As a native of Murano, he showed us some places we would not have found on our own. We made our own glass bead! Monica was patient as we were both new to glasswork. On our tour, we actually found a factory that offered classes on glass blowing. We returned another day to create our own drinking glass! Murano was definitely a highlight of our tour.

Mary D

08 Dec, 2023

We couldn't have asked for a more patient teacher of lamp work and educator of Murano glass. Well worth the cost and no pushy sales pitch after. We had so much fun making the glass beads! A must when visiting Venezia, where else can you make Murano glass beads yourself?

Julie Z

17 Oct, 2023

Valerio was very personable. We certainly enjoyed him. He was so knowledgeable and fun and knew the area and the people well. The tour was so much more than we expected. He is from the area and was able to give us a wonderful behind the scenes look at Murano.

I7717SMamyp

03 Oct, 2023

Valerio was an amazing guide! He was friendly, knowledgeable, and gave us great advice for the rest of our adventures in Italy. Having a local guide really creates an experience of a local. So nice to have a private tour also! c’è like

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Great tour of Murano and glass factories!

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Murano glass beads making!

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A great local experience

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Lovely tour!

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Good tour, worth doing

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Incredible experience!

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Private Führung mit Valerio in Murano

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Inolvidable experiencia

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Murano einst und jetzt abseits der ausgetretenen Pfade

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Trip durch Murano mit tollen Tipps

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