Venice: Shuttle Bus Transfer from Venice to Marco Polo Airport
From €10.00
Venetian Glassblowing Demonstration in Piazza San Marco
Watch glass form before your very eyes
Important information
- Show your smartphone ticket to the tour guide at the meeting point where the tour starts
- The office is close to San Marco Square. Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right passing under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight on to “Campo San Gallo”, Venice Tours Office is in the square, San Marco 1093/B
- The guide will be holding a signboard saying 'GLASS BLOWING TOUR' and will accompany you to the Murano Glass Factory
- Please arrive at least 5 minutes before departure. The guide won't wait for latecomers
Smartphone tickets accepted
Instant ticket delivery
Cancellation policy
Can be cancelled until 24 hours before your visit date.
Live guide
English, Italian
Includes
- Entrance to the Murano Glass Factory in the center of Venice
- Demonstration of the art of Murano glassblowing and the different phases of production from a master artisan
- Visit of a glass factory showroom to see different types of glass products
- Small souvenir (one per couple or family)
- Brochure with description of the art of glassblowing
Description
In the heart of Venice, within a historic glassblowing studio, you'll witness the artistry of a local craftsman as he expertly handles a glowing glob of molten glass drawn from the ancient furnace using a hollow metal tube.
This master artisan then meticulously shapes the glass into a bespoke piece of art. For instance, when crafting a jug, he rolls the glass on the workbench to form its primary bulbous shape, and with a deft touch and tongs, he adds a stylish handle.
The process is as fascinating as it is tactile, and the artisan’s breath plays a crucial role in the technique (you’ll need to see it firsthand to understand how). Surrounded by the furnace's warm glow, you'll find yourself transported back to a time as far back as the 1200s.
