Authentic Murano Glass Tour

Posted By : Excursion45622
Saw making of several glass vases and objects in the factory. Great experience to see the craftsmanship and artistic skills of glass artists. Visited showroom with beautiful finished products costing up to thousands of dollars euros, but no pressure to buy.
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Posted On : 2024-04-27 03:27:16

Posted By : stevesB920MJ
Luca was a fantastic guide. We enjoyed the wonderful insights and history he shared. He was one of the best guides we have had on any trip. The Murano glass factory and Burano Lace tour were amazing. we highly recommend any tour he can provide and cant wait until
our next trip back to Venice!!
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Posted On : 2024-04-16 14:36:53

Posted By : Tomas_R
Natasha was our guide and she met us by the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II in San Marco. She was very friendly and informative, teaching us about Venice as we took a Water Taxi to Murano. Once at the glass factory we met with one of the liaisons who introduced us to the master glass maker and we witnessed him working on a piece for a beautiful chandelier.

Another artisan created a horse from a glob of molten glass. It was an amazing transformation as it went from a glowing orange mass and within two minutes it was a beautiful horse. Afterwards we were taken around the showroom to see all the amazing glass creations. At the end of the tour we were able to shop the gift shop.

On the way back to Venice, Natasha told us about other parts of Venice and gave us restaurants and sites to check out. Overall a great personal tour and a nice way to see one of the Murano glass factories.

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Posted On : 2024-04-15 17:33:02

Posted By : stephanie_worldgirl
this experience was really special! My whole family enjoyed this very much. The glass master even blew a glass vase right in front of us, and another one made a glass horse on the spot in less than a minute, i’ve never seen something like this before! it was exceptional. Everything was handmade exactly as it used to decades ago. Our tour guide was amazing and very knowledgeable, and we visited the glass factory in a really comfortable private boat. I highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-02-15 14:51:47

Posted By : dennisbZ2504HX
In early February we took a trip to Venice with my sister Susan to finally see a city we hadn't visited for a long time and it was an opportunity to dust off some memories of our childhood. Our local guide, Mr. Merlo, was immediately extremely kind, attentive, very friendly and very informative. Authentic Murano which was warmly recommended to us by friends was exactly the experience we needed, because we had read various information on Murano but each book gives different and not always detailed descriptions, so we were very curious. It was a tour that gave us so many emotions.

A splendid, elegant boat came to pick us up at the hotel and with our guide Merlo we set off towards Murano. The route from the hotel to the island was short but enriched with very interesting historical information which allowed us to receive a nice historical introduction. Upon arrival at the Vetreria New Murano Gallery we were welcomed by Mr. Francesco the director, an extraordinary person to say the least, extremely warm.
Our visit was particularly exciting because we were able to see and touch with our hands aspects regarding the history of glass, learn about and observe the different materials and tools of the trade but above all we were made participants in the creation of a work of art crafted moment, using a thousand-year-old technique; we were really happy because the master blower was very kind to us and very approachable.
Visiting the New Murano Gallery glass factory allowed us to learn extremely curious historical aspects of a tradition that still continues today and for which years and years of experience with glass are required.
In the end we even made some purchases like a chandelier and what a chandelier! We got it as a special gift for a dear friend of ours Sallivan who lives in Chicago and who is getting married soon. We believe that he will not believe his eyes ehe... upon seeing this splendor. This gift of ours will give a touch of class to his living room.
Visiting the New Murano Gallery glass factory and getting to know the island of Murano accompanied by guide Merlo, a native of Venice, gave me and my sister immense pleasure, an intense and exciting experience that I warmly recommend to everyone!!!!
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Posted On : 2024-02-11 09:50:46

Posted By : alexzT5106SG
This tour is amazing, the guide picked us up directly at our hotel. The boat was already waiting for us and took us to one of the glassfactory. There we had the chance to admire the equipe of masters blowing the glass. It was stunning!
We had the chance then to see the beautiful showroom with all the glass masterpieces. It was an incredible experience.
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Posted On : 2024-02-09 09:04:54

Posted By : Y3178OXnicolad
After a short and very pleasant boat ride during which our guide, Matteo, explained the history of the ancient Venetian glass art, we were welcomed into one of the oldest glass factories in Murano. Here the staff helped us further understand the techniques and materials that make this centuries-old tradition possible. We witnessed the creation of magnificent objects, to then be accompanied into the exhibition rooms, a true glass museum. The children had a lot of fun.
Excellent guide, excellent glassworks staff, excellent whole tour! Highly recommended.
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Posted On : 2024-02-02 08:55:06

Posted By : P8392OLjohannag
Watching the skill of the Master glass blower was one of a kind experience. The guide in the glass factory was brilliant, he gave us a explanatory narration throughout the procedure that was very helpful and gave us such an appreciation for the work that goes into each piece. Then we were given a tour of the gallery. OMG!! Dozens of rooms with stunning works of art, and all available for purchase! The staff and family at the factory were friendly and welcoming, they did not rush you and did not push the sales in showroom.
So well worth the ride to the glass factory and back on a fancy private boat!
What an absolute highlight of our trip!
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Posted On : 2024-01-31 03:59:32

Posted By : Flyer41944437443
Stunning Experience for my Family and I !!
We have been here in Murano Island just for a Day and we are glad,that we chose this amazing experience. We had a truly nice welcoming at the factory and our guide explained everything about the glassblowing from the beginning until the end. Is incredibile how from a little Glass-ball connected to an iron pipe, is able to become in a few minutes a Stunning sculture, glasses , chandeliers arms !! Crazy !! They have such wonderful skills that is such a shame thinking that one day everything could disappear because no young generation wants to take care of it.
I suggest this type of experience if u have kids, is gonna be funny and relaxing for everyone !!
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Posted On : 2024-01-30 06:32:50

Posted By : alvisef2024
Our guide waited for me and my partner at the pre-arranged meeting place and we took a water taxi to the glass factory.
The trip was short, but very characteristic thanks to the introduction to the tour by Nick (our guide) and the spectacular view of the lagoon by boat.
When we arrived at the Vetreria, Enrico (manager of the furnace) welcomed us and we couldn't believe our eyes at the beauty of that place! After seeing the Master Glassblowers blowing and working the glass before our eyes, we took a tour of the exhibition rooms; I would have bought everything because it was all unique, but I limited myself to taking a vase (identical to the one made by the Master in front of us!). At the end of the visit to the furnace we had another water taxi that took us to Venice.
They were two spectacular hours and absolutely worth repeating!
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Posted On : 2024-01-29 05:19:23