From Venice: Murano Island and Glass-Making Private Tour

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From Venice: Murano Island and Glass-Making Private Tour

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Discover the picturesque island of Murano and visit its captivating glass museum on this private guided tour. Visit the showroom and learn about the history of Murano glassmaking.

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Highlights

Cross the lagoon on a luxury private boat
Learn about the history of Italian glass making in Murano
Visit to a glass factory and watch a glass blowing demonstration

Description

Discover the island of Murano and visit its interesting glass museum, a celebrated glass factory and showroom giving you an insight into the history and the fascinating art of Italian glass making. Murano is famous worldwide for its glass blowing and for creating elegant Venetian pieces such as decorative vases and chandeliers. See a glass-blowing demonstration and learn what the glass is made of and the different techniques used by the glass master. Visit a famous glass furnace and discover the traditional glass-blowing performance by an expert. You are also given the opportunity to visit the showroom and see all of the different types of glass on offer on the Island. Make a purchase directly at the showroom if you see something you like, or if you are looking for a specific piece of glass, communicate with the tour supplier in advance so they can arrange for you to go to the glass master who specializes in that piece. Before returning to Venice there is the opportunity to take a stroll around the Island to enjoy the many shops and the scenery and learn the history of Murano glass making. Return to Venice by luxury private motor launch.

Includes

Glass blowing demonstration Visit to Murano glass showroom Guided visit to Murano island Transfer from Venice by luxury private motor launch and return