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The glass factory with working glass demonstrations is open to the public visit everyday from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm, last tour starts at 3.30 pm.

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Glass blowing show inside our traditional furnace in Murano.

Visit us in Murano and assist how we make our artworks!

Exclusive tour visit of our furnace with dedicated guide who speaks Italian, French, English and German.

After the demonstration, tour of the shop and the showroom to enjoy every single piece of art we make.

You will get our COUPON CODE with the total amount of your booking tickets, to spend in our online store.

Big groups, schools, families or individuals are all welcome in our furnace!

ALWAYS OPEN DURING THE HOLIDAYS. Easter, April 25th, May 1st, Jun 2nd, August 15th.

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Where to find us.

We are located in: Fondamenta San Giovanni dei Battuti 4b, 30141 Murano Venezia Italy. CLICK HERE TO GET GOOGLE MAP DIRECTION

You can decide to visit us by public boat transportation:

From Venice – line 12, 3, 4.1, 4.2 – stop “Murano Faro” (lighthouse)

From Burano, Vignole, Treporti, Punta Sabbioni – line 12, 13 – stop “Murano Faro”(light house)

We can also arrange the TAXI boat to pick up you at your place in Venice. TAXI service is not free. The cost of it is about 100 euro one way for max 10 people (we do not charge on it). We have a private boat stop in front of our factory. If you would like to book for a private TAXI please contact our customer service for all the info.

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Join one of the next guided tours of the glassworks, here’s what you get:.

Master demonstration and explanation in your language Once you enter the glassworks, you can sit on the bleachers and listen to the explanation from the speaker, always in the original language based on your nationality.

Visit the Showroom At the end of the demonstration, you can immediately go to the part dedicated to the showroom, right next to the furnace, to view the products on display, buy a souvenir or commission what you want, in personalized form, to receive it comfortably at home, by courier.

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Booking the visit to the furnace is easy. Fill out the form below, (you can do it even a few minutes before you arrive). The ticket cost of € 5 is symbolic and is paid directly at the entrance, also all children under 15 years of age enter free

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We had our own glass-making demonstration in English and it was only €5 per adult while our little children were free. The master craftsman was truly fascinating! A must-see in Venice!

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Wonderful demonstration, description in many languages, entertaining master glassblower! Fee is much lower than other places, too.

Liisa Perrin

Great demonstration of how Murano glass is made. Explanations in French by the site manager. Just awesome and family-friendly! I have wonderful memories.

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Cost of the visit: € 5 (you pay here, at the entrance). Children and teenagers under 15 enter for FREE

Open all year except for the period from January 5th to February 15th. Visits are possible 7 days a week, from 9 am to 4 pm (from April to November), from 10 am to 3 pm (from December to March) . T he visit lasts about 20 minutes. Keep the confirmation email with the date and time booked, in digital or paper format, and hand it in before entering.

Where our Murano Glass Art Gallery is located and how to reach us

The Murano Glass showroom is located at Fondamenta S. Giovanni dei Battuti, number 4b/5 , overlooking the canal and the dock where taxi boats and tour boats arrive. This is the easiest way to reach us. Participating in a group visit with other people means being taken directly to the starting point of the visit. An advantage that allows you to save time and get straight to the point, without too much effort and without unforeseen events or delays along the way. If you are in Venice or Burano, you can get there in just a few minutes by ferry or taxi boat : we are right in front of the docking area, just a few meters from where the boat moor. You can ask our staff how to get there by filling out the contact form or you can contact your hotel, tour operator, or tour guide.

The advice is always to book in advance (you can also do it from our website). But if you arrive at the last minute or a friend joins you unannounced, don’t worry: we’ll do everything we can to find an extra place and put you on one of the guided tours that take place in the furnace every day . Do not forget that our Murano Glass art gallery, which is the exhibition space with the items for sale, remains open two hours longer than the furnace. The Murano showroom closes at 5:00 pm, while the tours end at around 3 or 4 p.m, depending on the period of the year (it is the time when the workers finish). Find out how to book your visit on the dedicated page or contact us without obligation for more details at e [email protected] or by phone +390415274822 . Would you like to know the history of our Murano glass factory? Find out how our business was born and expanded on the About us page!

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Murano Glass Factory Tour

You are planning a trip to Murano and are gathering information before you go. Naturally, a Murano glass factory tour would be the perfect way to learn about Murano’s famous trade. To help you get the best experience, listed here are the “dos and don’ts” of attending a Murano Glass Factory Tour .

Murano Glass Factory Tour – Be wary of the “Free tour”

Walking through Venice or Murano, you will probably be stopped by a salesperson proposing to take you on a free Murano Glass Factory Tour. They will boast about the incredible experience you will have and the exclusive deals on glass they can arrange. Sadly, it is a common tourist trap:

• The tour will be limited . The salespersons are hired by one glass factory to bring in customers. You will only see the glass factory they work for and that glass factory’s shop,
• The glassblowing demonstration will be brief ,
• At the end, there will be pressure to purchase an item to thank them for the “free tour”. But, their shop will have inflated prices disguised as bargains.

There is no harm in attending these “free tours”, but as experienced Murano travelers we offer this one advice: Don’t let a salesperson beguile you into buying over-priced glass. Make your own comparisons and reflect well on your purchases.

The paid tour

There are great Murano glass factory tours if your funds allow you to reserve a guide. Paid guides will take you to see more and educate you along the way. On average, tours start around 30€ per person . Private tours will be a bit more. With paid tours, you will have a very pleasant experience.

• Most tours will take you through the entire You will see many glass factories, and the professional guides will enhance your experience by sharing their knowledge with you
• You can witness a full glassblowing demonstration . See how the delicate art is made. Some tours even allow you to participate and take your creation home!
• Average length of a tour is 2 hours

For these reasons, a paid Murano glass factory tour is the best way to immerse yourself in the Murano culture. Find the tour that fits your interests and budget. Don’t risk having a poor experience in such an extraordinary place. Do your research and read reviews. Some paid tours are still looking to trap you in one glass factory to encourage you to buy their glass before you see what else is out there. Make sure you discover all of Murano and not just one shop.

How to get the best out of Murano without a formal tour

Tours are a great way to see the island, but if you don’t have the budget, there is nothing wrong with touring the Island of Murano on your own. This way you can guarantee you see exactly what you want. Visit the glass factories that are open to the public. You will easily find them since there are more glass foundries and shops than cafés in Murano . Getting to Murano is painless. Take Venice’s public transportation system, the Vaporetti . Read our article Venice to Murano for details on how to get there.

After your trip to Murano, you will have an idea why owning an authentic and certified Murano Glass artwork is so coveted. Of course, you will want to take home a souvenir; but even in Murano, you will need to be conscious of what you are buying. Be sure your purchase supports the local Murano artists by buying genuine Murano glass artwork . True Murano glass increases in value over time, but unfortunately, there are counterfeit artworks sold on the island from China and the Czech Republic. You can either take the risk or you can purchase through a trustworthy source.

Did you know that you can buy Murano glass artwork online at the best price on the market?

Thanks to a unique collaboration with Murano glass masters, MuranoGlassItaly.com offers high-quality, certified, Murano glasswork online at the best price on the market. What’s more, you can see exclusive pieces online the Murano glass artists don’t put in the shop window, and find the one unique to you!

Don’t see what you like, or have something specific in mind? We can create a custom piece for you. Guaranteed genuine and authentic . Be a smart shopper, get the best value for your money and shop online.

All our artworks are 100% handmade in Murano, Italy and they are always provided with a Certificate of Authenticity. We will ship the artwork safely to your door step.

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Free Glass Blowing demonstration in Murano

Visit to Murano Glass factory is one of the must-do things while in Venice. Talking to our guests on the tour we realize that trying to figure out the best way to get there might be difficult, there are plenty of options offered by many different companies at different prices and conditions.

That’s why we have decided to help you to organize your time proposing you a great value option.

A private boat will take you to Murano from Fondamenta dei mendicanti, near Civile Hospital at 3PM (just after the morning tour) . GPS: 45.440882, 12.342047

Get an inside look into the centuries-old art of glassblowing with a factory tour on Murano Island, home to the world’s finest artisan glass. Tour the facilities at Glass Factory and watch a master craftsman shape molten glass through a combination of heat, blowing and sculptural techniques. Visit the factory showroom to see beautiful finished works of art.

• Transfer to Murano on a Private Water Taxi – no crowds
• Skip the line at the glass factory for the Free Glass Blowing demonstration
• See where some of the world’s finest glass art originates on a factory tour
• Watch a master glassblower at work during a live demonstration
• Browse colorful, finished works of art at the factory showroom

Price:  10€ per person (max 12 people allowed) .

No price reduction to children due to limited size of people admitted on the boat.

Booking is necessary

• Mobile Voucher Accepted
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• Instant Confirmation
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the transfer.

The return from Murano is NOT included, you can take public transport not far from the factory.

Before leaving Murano we would propose you the following activities:

* visit antique Church of SS Maria e Donato (open until 6pm) with some mosaiques dated back to 12th century.

*visit Murano Glass Museum (last admission at 5pm, ticket 12€ not included)

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3PM: in the middle of Fondamenta dei mendicanti, near Civile Hospital

Please be on time because there is no possibility to wait for people who are running late and if you are late there is no refund.

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Where To See Murano Glass Blowing? We’ll tell you how to find the best family-owned real Murano Glass factory where you can see the real glass-making, not a tourist show. If you get trapped into the tourist pitch, you will see a very basic short demonstration by someone who barely knows the craft, and will be quickly ushered into the retail area and encouraged to shop and overspend. To avoid this experience, we recommend a place where you can see the authentic glass-blowing process on Murano without any sales pitch.

How to avoid a tourist trap While there are many factories and workshops on Murano, there are also many that pretend to be factories, when in reality, they are merely showrooms. In order to get the best glass-making demonstration experience, a tourist must be careful and not get pulled into showrooms and retail stores pretending to be factories. Most places that offer demonstrations on Murano are just such retail locations. They often claim to be the only place where you can see a real Murano Glass demonstration and the items they sell are overpriced and often not authentic Murano Glass.

We also strongly recommend that you steer clear of hotel-sponsored trips to see Murano glass-making. And do not engage with people strategically standing near Vaporetto stops with signs on seeing Murano glass-making.

Where to see the real Murano Glass demonstration The place that we know well and recommend to our customers and all Murano visitors is located at Calle San Cipriano 48, 30141 Murano and is called Vetreria Murano Arte or VMA . For a small 3 euro fee, you can see real masters work in the real family-owned Murano Glass factory and create wonders of Murano Glass. The added benefit is that you don’t need to make reservations in advance or connect with an organization that will facilitate the glass-blowing demonstration. Just show up at your convenience and see the demo with no sales pressure.

How to get to Murano Island and see the glass making demonstration To see this glass blowing demo all you need to do is take Vaporetto to Murano from Fondamente Nove stop in Venice and get off at Murano Colonna stop. Then ignore all the people promoting demonstrations and holding up signs, get off the Vaporetto, turn left and walk along the embankment. In about 5-7 minutes you will reach Vetreria Murano Arte. The demonstration is open weekdays between the hours of 9am and 4pm. Children under 11 years all can see the demonstration free of charge.

Murano Glass Blowing is a mesmerizing process which takes its roots from Roman glass-blowing and has evolved over the centuries in the Venetian Republic and in modern-day Italy into a prominent art form. There are hundreds of workshops and small factories on Murano island, most family enterprises, where one or more maestro’s work with hot glass, assisted by a few helpers.

A typical factory has several furnaces where the artisans repeatedly heat up the glass mass to make it malleable. Once heated up, the master takes the glass blob on a metal rod to the special bench, where they work on the hot glass blob, while constantly turning the rod to make sure the shape stays and the glass doesn’t fall onto one side. The masters use very basic tools and instruments to cut and shape the glass, and it’s their precision, experience, talent, and fantasy that make their creations unique art glass pieces renown throughout the world.

To become a Murano Glass master, one has to start out working in a furnace as a child and work alongside an experienced maestro to learn all the tricks and secrets of this unique and ancient trade. The most talented artisans then develop their own manner and artistic style, becoming famous maestros in their own right. This old-fashioned way of learning is still practiced in Murano, and all the masters we work with at Glass of Venice have learned their craft in this way.

If this sounds interesting, the next time you are on Murano make sure to visit the real glass-making demonstration without the sales pitch, and then walk around Murano island at your leisure. Peek into stores and galleries and view the beautiful Murano Glass jewelry, vases, sculptures and figurines to see if anything attracts your attention.

If you find a piece that you’d like to purchase, make sure it’s authentic. If you are taking it along with you, ensure that it will be packed well for its voyage home. Otherwise, if you would like it shipped to your home, remember to take down the information about the store, the salesperson, and agree on all the specifics of shipping to avoid any surprises with regard to the shipping fees and timing.

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This article was very informative. We will be in Murano in early June 2023 and do want to visit a real family owned glass blowing shop to see a demonstration. Unfortunately the place recommended in this blog post is now closed – I am assuming this has to do with the rising gas prices you discussed in another post.

We would appreciate any other recommendations. We want to avoid the tourist traps and places with super short demos who only want to get you into the showroom to buy items made in China.

I noticed this post was made “pre-covid”…do you know if this business is still operating and allowing walk-up tours (without reservation)? We are planning to visit in March 2023

Planning a visit to Murano April 20-21 2023. Is the Vetreria Murano Arte at Calle San Cipriano 48, 30141 Murano still in business and having demos with the issue of high price of gas?

indeed this technique is very ancient

Great article, thanks. Currently, features of the production of Murano glass scattered throughout the world. Those who want to make money on its popularity resort to the creation of fakes, which are much inferior to the original in quality, but not much different in price. The disadvantage is the high price and rather large brittleness, despite the good heat treatment. This is especially affected during transportation. The surface of Murano glass products is smooth to the touch and makes a sound like a rock crystal when struck. Good luck!

Unfortunately, you are mistaken in defining the features of authentic Murano Glass, which may mislead many people and lead them down the wrong path of buying a fake. The surface of a Murano Glass object may be smooth or rough, the specific techniques that result in rough surfaces of Murano items include sbruffo, or any technique where layers of glass are put one onto another without polishing. The sound it makes when struck is impossible to universally define – it will depend on the technique used (thick or thin glass, one or many layers, type of decoration etc.) and on many other things. Moreover, it is dangerous to strike Murano Glass objects as many are very fragile and may break upon hard impact. It is a dangerous proposition to define the authenticity of a Murano Glass object based on superficial things like its surface or sound. Instead, there are many characteristics which, when taken together, may be used to determine whether a Murano Glass object is genuine or fake. We authored a very popular article on how to determine authentic Murano Glass, you can find it here: https://www.glassofvenice.com/blog/2010/02/how-do-i-know-if-a-murano-glass-item-is-genuine/

I have a 24 carat gold marano Glass sculpture how can I find out the value or where.

Hello, you can visit sites like eBay or 1stdibs to find comparable pieces and check the prices. Regards, GlassOfVenice Client Service

Thanks for information. We will visit Venice In June, and we will pass in Murano also.

Beautiful article, thanks for informations

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LivTours Murano Glass Blowing Tour is the perfect way for you to experience the world-famous Venetian tradition of glassblowing. Glass artisans have always thrived in the land of gondolas.   The island of Murano sits just north of the city center and is known locally as glass island.   It was in the 13th century that the Doge banished all the glassmakers from the city center.  With their adobe kilns fires were common and, more importantly, glassmakers were highly coveted as the fruits of their labor were a way for the upper classes to demonstrate their wealth.

Your local private guide will meet you at your hotel in a luxury private water taxi.  Travel to Murano Island and enjoy a short tour of the colorful island  rich in cultural heritage and stunning architecture, before making your way to a typical glass-blowing factory. Here you will appreciate this Venetian tradition firsthand, as you see a live glass blowing demonstration.

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Your LivTours’ Murano glass blowing tour is a luxury private tour that gives you the chance to discover more of Venice than the average tourist, by witnessing one of its most treasured traditions.  In the company of your local expert guide, you will enjoy doing it all in ultimate comfort with a private luxury water taxi. LivTours is passionate about taking visitors on authentic Italian experiences where you can truly immerse yourself in the culture and history of the place.

Your private Murano glass blowing experience starts when your private guide meets you at your hotel and takes you to your waiting luxury water taxi.  Seeing Venice from the water is a must for any visitor, giving you the chance to truly appreciate the unique way this magical city is entirely built on water.  Once out on the water, you will make your way to the famous glass blowing island of Europe – Murano Island.  Known for its exceptional blown glass pieces, this is the place to visit to discover the famous 700-year-old glass blowing tradition of Venice whose artisans became known as Europe’s finest glass and mirror makers.

Murano, like Venice, is actually made up of several small islands, in this case, seven that are connected by bridges.  With a population of about 5000 locals, you will have the chance to experience another side of Venetian life.  Enjoy a short stroll with your guide and soak up the island’s enchanting character, unique architecture, narrow waterways and seemingly endless bridges. Enjoy the quieter, crowd-free atmosphere, away from the busier center of Venice.  As you walk through Murano, you will see the many glass shops realizing that its long history of glassblowing still thrives today.

After your short walking tour of the enchanting island, you will visit one of the most famous glass blowing workshops on Murano and meet locals who are passionately keeping this tradition and craft alive.  Enjoy a live demonstration of glassblowing and see how easy these masterful craftsmen make this difficult craft look.  At this workshop, you will have the chance to browse (and buy) some of the most renowned glass pieces in the world, more than a souvenir, it is a piece of history!  The workshop’s international shipping makes it easy for you to send your treasures directly home, the best present to open when you return home.

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This was the kids' favorite tour of the trip. They had so much fun on the water taxi, and loved watching the glass blowers doing their work. They wished the tour was longer! We also had an amazing guide, Giulia, who shared so much about Venice and it was very nice having her lead us since she is from Venice. Highly recommend!

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My husband and I were very interested in seeing the island of Murano where they create the famous Murano glass so booked LivItaly's tour. Our guide Sara accompanied us the entire time and explained very interesting insights into Venice and the development of the Murano glass on our water taxi ride out to the island. We then visited several different workshops where we could watch the artisans make their incredible creations. It is quite enthralling to watch and the visit to the museum to see all of the wonderful Murano masterpieces was breathtaking. Thank you LivItaly for a wonderful experience!

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On our sightseeing bus tour of the city, you will see:

• The wonderfully historic city centre and its unique museums, magnificent cathedrals, the exquisite Chambers of the Romanov Boyars and of course, the famous towering red brick walls of the Kremlin, The charming beauty of the Alexander Garden awaits the capital's guests - a lush green oasis in the midst of the glass and concrete clad metropolis, basking in the etherial aura emanating from the whitewashed stone walls of the restored Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the world- renowned fairytale onion domes of St. Basil's Cathedral and other impressive monumental buildings such as the library built in Lenin's honour - the Russian State Library - and the State Duma.
• The Lubyanka KGB headquarters is notorious to members of older generations and although nowadays, the face of the secret police has changed dramatically, the looming enigmatic building on the waterfront maintains its aura of mystery, shrouded in a variety of murky rumours and dark myths. Then, there’s another of Moscow's main attractions - the marvellous Bolshoi Theatre, yew simply cant leave Moscow without taking in its breathtaking architecture. Engrained in the fabric of Russia's cultural heritage, virtuoso performers such as prima ballerina Galina Ulanova, opera singer Feodor Chaliapin and pianist, composer and conductor Sergei Rachmaninoff once stood centre stage of this vaunted institution.
• The memorial complex on Poklonnaya Hill was constructed in the glory and honour of our heroes who defended our nation in the many crucial battles of the Great Patriotic War (WWII). This is a place that embodies a particularly acute and inextricable link between older ancf younger generations. Moving on to the Moscow International Business Centre, not dubbed ‘Moscow City' for nothing, a true glimpse of the future in the present. This incredible, rather jaw-dropping project in the capital has shown that Moscow has come to accept the age of the skyscraper. Finally, the stunning views from the observation deck at Sparrow Hills will leave professional and amateur photographers alike itching to capture them. How could one resist?

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St. Basil's Cathedral

House on the Embankment

Cathedral of Christ the Saviour

Vorobyovy Hills

Poklonnaya Hill Poklonnaya Gora

Moscow-City

Alexander garden

Russian State Library

Bolshoi Theatre

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