Glass Lampwork Workshop and Walking in Murano
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.
What's Included
- Visit of a glass artisan (glass lampwork or glass blowing)
- Visit of the showroom of the oldest glass factory in the world
- Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide
- Hands-on lampwork workshop - optional 30 euro to be paid on site
- Gratuities are at your discretion
Meeting Location
Fondamenta Piave F. M.
30141 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour 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.
- Visit of a glass artisan (glass lampwork or glass blowing).
- Visit of the showroom of the oldest glass factory in the world.
- Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide.
- Hands-on lampwork workshop - optional 30 euro to be paid on site.
- Gratuities are at your discretion.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Glass Lampwork Workshop and Walking in Murano is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Glass Lampwork Workshop and Walking in Murano will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Visit of a glass artisan (glass lampwork or glass blowing)
- Visit of the showroom of the oldest glass factory in the world
- Tour Leader & Nature and Interpretive Guide
- Hands-on lampwork workshop - optional 30 euro to be paid on site
- Gratuities are at your discretion
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
