Glass Lampwork Workshop and Walking in Murano

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, Spanish
Operated by: deTourist Venice Valerio Coppo

Ages: Youth (0–15 years) · Adults (16–99 years)

What is included

Included

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

Not included

Not included: Hands-on lampwork workshop - optional 30 euro to be paid on site
Not included: Gratuities are at your discretion

Itinerary

Get ready to discover Murano, witnessing artistry in action in its glass factories, experiencing the lampwork tradition by creating your own Venetian bead and visiting the Byzantine-style mosaics of its 12th-century church. Visit Murano, one of the most visited islands in the Venice lagoon, thanks to the worldwide reputation of its glassmaking industry. This tour will take you beyond the busiest tourist areas to discover authentic workshops and unique glass factories, including the oldest glass factory in the world, active since 1295, where centuries-old traditions meet contemporary design and creativity. Far from being stuck in the past, glassmaking still runs in the veins of the island’s inhabitants. You will experience first-hand one of its oldest techniques—lampwork—during a workshop led by a local artist, who will guide you through the process and help you create your own Venetian bead, keeping alive a 17th-century artistic tradition. The bead you create becomes a unique handmade souvenir and a personal connection to Murano’s living heritage. You can take it with you straight away, as the cooling process takes only about 15 minutes.

Stop 1
Palazzo Barovier&Toso
Chiesa di San Pietro Martire
Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato
Palazzo da Mula
Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We will meet near the lighthouse at Murano Faro water bus stop

End point

We will meet near the lighthouse at Murano Faro water bus stop

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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