Venice: Murano Glass-Blowing Demo and Workshop

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Venice: Murano Glass-Blowing Demo and Workshop

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Watch a glass blowing demonstration on the island of Murano on this tour in Venice. Cruise to Murano, visit a glass factory, and go to a glass beads jewelry workshop to make your own piece.

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Highlights

Watch a glass blowing demonstration on the Venetian island of Murano
Create your own glass object at a mosaic or glass beads jewelry workshop
Meet the local craftsmen of Murano
Get panoramic views of Venice from the lagoon

Description

Escape the hustle and bustle of Venice city center on a tour of Murano. Head to Campo San Bartolomeo and meet your guide near the Rialto Bridge. Reach the boat station facing the lagoon, and jump aboard a public boat bound for Murano Island. Upon arrival, take a short walk to a glass factory, where a glass master will demonstrate the art of glass blowing. Watch as he makes a 2nd piece using sculpture techniques. Take a stroll to a mosaic or glass beads jewelry workshop to create your own piece from scratch. Work with glass elements of different shapes and colors to make a unique ornament or pendant. Create your own bracelet, key holder, or earrings. Enjoy some free time to explore the quiet streets of Murano on your own. Your guide with take you back to the boat station and advise you how to get back to your accommodation from there.

Includes

Roundtrip transport 15-minute glassblowing demonstration Glass bead or mosaic workshop with self-crafted object 20% discount in the glass factory shop