Murano glass factory visit with live demo and Prosecco

A master artisan transforms molten glass into sculpture while you watch from steps away.

A private VIP visit to an authentic Murano glass factory where you watch a master glassmaker perform a live demonstration of traditional glassblowing techniques. You'll sip Prosecco during the demo, then explore the workshop's exhibition rooms and showroom filled with handcrafted Murano glass artworks (vases, sculptures, glasses and jewelry) with no obligation to purchase. The experience lasts about 90 minutes and includes a guide in English, Spanish or French.

Step-by-step itinerary

Murano glassmaking experience

• Enter historic Murano glass factory
• Watch live glassblowing demonstration
• Enjoy a glass of Prosecco
• Explore showroom with Murano glass artworks

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Laguna di Venezia passing by
2. Murano 1h 30m
3. Laguna di Venezia passing by

What’s included

• Private guide.
• live glassblowing demonstration.
• Prosecco during the demo.
• access to the exhibition rooms and showroom.

Times

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• Every day except Friday and Saturday 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30
• Friday and Saturday 09:00 09:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:30

Information

Watch a master glassmaker shape molten glass by hand at a private Murano workshop, then sip Prosecco in the showroom surrounded by handcrafted pieces: no pressure to buy.

Group Private 1 similar group tour ›

Live guide English, Spanish and French Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. 1 similar tour with pickup › See the exact address

Book up to 2h before

Ages Adult (18 to 70 years) · Senior (71 and older) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 11 years) · Infant (under 2): free

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The workshop sits steps from St. Mark's Square inside an elegant palace, and the first thing you see is a life-size horse sculpture crafted entirely from Murano glass. Then you move into the demonstration space, where a master artisan works at the furnace. You watch molten glass being shaped by hand using the same traditional tools and techniques Murano craftspeople have passed down for generations. The heat, the speed, the precision. It's the part most visitors come for, and it's unscripted: you're seeing the actual work, not a performance staged for the tour.

A glass of Prosecco arrives while the demonstration unfolds, a small Venetian touch that turns the moment into something more than just watching. After the glassmaker finishes, you move through the palace's exhibition rooms, where the glass pieces hang and stand: some monumental, some small enough to hold. The showroom at the end displays the full range of what the workshop produces: vases in deep blues and reds, delicate jewelry, drinking glasses in colors you don't see elsewhere. You're free to browse, ask questions, and leave without buying anything.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years); Child (2 to 11 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What exactly happens during the live glassblowing demonstration?

A master glassmaker shapes molten glass by hand using traditional tools and techniques, pulling and spinning the material into finished pieces while you watch from close range. The demonstration shows the full process (from the furnace to the final form), and takes place during your visit.

Is the workshop really that close to St. Mark's Square?

The palace housing the factory is located just steps from St. Mark's Square, so the workshop sits in the heart of Venice's most central area, not on a separate island or a long boat ride away.

Do I have to buy something at the end of the visit?

No. The showroom displays Murano glass creations, but there's no obligation to purchase anything. You can browse, admire the work, and leave without buying.

How long does the whole experience take?

The visit lasts about 90 minutes from start to finish, including the live demonstration, the exhibition rooms, and time in the showroom.

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