Glass Factory

Take part at the Colleoni Glass Factory tour and admire an expert glass Master creating an object with the blowing and the sculpture techniques. Visit our showrooms and use you ticket as a credit to spend by us

Meet you local guide in Venice city center, then board a private boat and admire the lagoon of Venice. Stop in Murano island to see S. Maria and Donato Cathedral followed by an old glass factory visit. Afterwards stop in Burano island and explore the lace island

Meet your assistant from city center get on board on a private watertaxi and reach Murano island admiring Rialto bridge and the Grand Canal. Enjoy a performance of an expert glass Master, modelling glass with blowing techniques. Learn about the glass tradition during your workshop and choose between mosaic or glass beads jewelry . Visit the Gallery with private colleccion. Return to city center by private watertaxi

Murano glass blowing, unique and exclusive!!! the real glassblowing experience, lasting 20-30 minutes. (over it's really hot inside the furnace) a real Venetian family, will show you the art of creating glass, you will have a guide just for you, at your disposal who will explain the technique, the colors, tasting a great glass of prosecco! The uniqueness of this experience lies in the fact that we are locals and with our stories, you will take home, an indelible memory of the history of glass. Including exclusive access with unique prices to the private gallery of the furnace.

Astonishing Murano Island semi-private experience to be enjoyed with your family or friends. Arrive at Murano by a shared water taxi and indulge in a unique glass-blowing demonstration and a guided walking tour of the island.

BOOK DIRECTLY FROM ME: thevenicewhiteboat@gmail.com Unique tour. You will have the opportunity to enter a furnace, on the island of Murano, and see how a single piece is made, from the simplest to the most complicated. You will have a private guide who will explain the process of glass formation and a master glassmaker who, in front of you, will put the various creations in the oven. Following, special visit, a collection of unique pieces, the best master glassmakers in Venice and access to the shop. Private Boat with a maximum of 8 places

Watching the glass blowing live is incredible! The guide tour spoke so easy to understand, explain how glass products are made and give helpful information about the glass making, how the glass is created, let you discover the furnace life cycle. The visit of our traditional Murano glass furnace to watch glass artisans in front of you making amazing objects is an unforgettable experience during your holidays in Venice. The glass shop is incredible too, it is an exclusive art gallery with all the murano glass best collections! The staff here are very helpful and very kind. We offer the best customer service.

Join us for a remarkable and spectacular demonstration of the Glass Masters of "The Glass Cathedral" which is dedicated to the love of working with Murano Glass. The most complete glass blowing demonstration on the island of Murano surrounded in a one of a kind ambiance ( inside a former XIIth century Church which was a glass factory already in 1826). You will be surrounded by soft music and the beautiful works of Murano Glass.  Here, you will be able to observe the masters at work  and watch as they create two original pieces before your eyes.   The demonstration is 25 minutes long and you may be able to sip a good glass of Prosecco or have a drink while enjoying your stay with us.

Discover the island of Murano with an exclusive experience that combines a scenic water taxi ride and the magic of Murano's glassmaking tradition. Depart from Piazza San Marco and cross the serene Venetian lagoon, enjoying stunning views along the way. Explore a historic Murano glass factory and learn the secrets of this centuries-old craft. Watch expert artisans shape molten glass into beautiful artworks in a live blown-glass demonstration — a rare chance to see this ancient art up close. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and adventure. Reach Murano quickly and comfortably while immersing yourself in one of Venice’s most iconic traditions. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the beauty of the lagoon and the artistry of Murano glassmaking.

Do you want to learn about the inner workings of a real Murano workshop? Are you tired of the endless tourist traps around Venice and Murano? Look no more! With this experience, I want to show you what a real glass factory looks and feels like, understand the production process of glass from sand to a bespoke piece, and watch real Murano Glass Masters while they blow glass (explanation in English). What you will experience: First, in the Batch Room the place where it all starts: Here, sand and other chemicals are mixed to perfection to obtain glass that will melt once charged into a 1400°C furnace. Next, in the Hotshop where the magic happens: You will learn about the glass melting process, from chemical mix to molten glass, how the furnaces work, and an overview of all the tools we use. Last, in the Coldshop where the glass starts to shine! You will see all the machines used to carve, drill, cut, flatten, and polish glass.

Get ready to discover the Murano island, witnessing artistry in action in its glass factories, experiencing the lampwork tradition by creating your own Venetian bead and visiting the Byzantine-style 12th century mosaics of its churches. You will have a personal glass lampwork workshop, in which you will create your own Venetian bead, keeping alive a 17th century artistic practice. We will visit the oldest glass factory in the world active since 1295 and see how tradition is combined with contemporary design and creativity. We will stroll around Murano, discovering some hidden gems like its churches and walking through off-the-beaten paths.

I am the only one to offer the furnace just for you! It'll be just you inside the studio, the master with 40 years of business and me in addition to guiding the furnace! It's not the tour where you see sitting, but you're going to make the glass. For small children under 9 write me.

Discover the art of Murano glass making with a visit to the Arte Di Murano glass factory. See the glass-making process from start to finish and learn about the history of this traditional craft. Meet your guide at the factory entrance and begin the tour. Admire the 2000 square meter factory, located on the upper floor 12 meters above the ground, designed and built to showcase Murano glass making. Meet the staff and learn about the glass-making process. Watch as glass is melted and shaped into beautiful objects. Get to know the masters, who will show you some manufacturing techniques. After the tour, visit the shop to see the wide range of highly differentiated products and exclusively handmade objects, lighting, sculpture, costume jewelery and mirrors.

See the best of Venice while totally relaxing during this 7-hour private tour over land and water. Discover important places including San Marco and the Rialto bridge, hidden corners, picturesque canals and incredible bridges. Take a traghetto to cross the Grand Canal with locals, as well as a ferry to reach Murano. Once in Murano, enjoy a 3-course lunch and then visit a glass factory with a performance of an expert glass master. End with a taxi ride to admire the venetian lagoon and its canals.

Our demonstration of glass working is one the best experiences. You will see a Glass Master using different techniques to produce artworks in front of your eyes. The Glass Master is still using the same techniques that have been using for centuries. You will be amazed by this experience! A representative of the glass factory will explain all the different steps of the production and after the demo you will visit the showroom. And an artistic glass item will be given to you as a gift!

Embark on a magnificent boat trip to discover the jewels of the Venetian lagoon: Murano and Burano. Meet at 10:30 (Riva degli Schiavoni, not far from St. Mark's Square, Pontoon CORNOLDI – Gate 4) for a departure at 10:45. In Murano, watch an authentic glass-blowing demonstration in a traditional glass factory (approx. 15 min), then freely explore the island or discover the creations of the glass shop (best "manufacture" prices guaranteed). At 12:15, head to Burano, the most colorful island in the lagoon. You have 2.5 hours of free time to stroll through its picturesque alleyways, follow the audio-guided tour, have lunch at your own pace in a bar or restaurant or visit the charming lace museum. At 3:45 p.m., the boat gently takes you back to Venice, with an arrival at 4:45 p.m. Throughout the cruise, multilingual audio guides accompany you to enrich your discovery of the lagoon and its islands.

A fantastic experience in the heart of the Food Valley to discover two world-class products: Parmigiano Reggiano and Parma Ham. After your short train ride, from Bologna or Modena, we'll meet in Parma and head to a dairy producer to see live the different stages of Parmigiano Reggiano production. At the end, enjoy a small tasting of two different ages accompanied by some local wine. Afterwards, we will head to the hills and visit a ham factory to learn about the production and characteristics of Parma Ham. At the end of the visit, you will taste some prosciutto with a glass of wine before returning to the Parma train station.

Guests will discover the beauty of the Grad Canal, the most elegant waterway in the world. You will relax on board of a private water taxi while the beauty of Venice unfolds in front of your eyes. An experience that cannot be described, you have to live it! During the tour an English speaking guide will tell yu about the art, history and every day life of this unique place. At the end of the ride along the Grand Canals you will discover small typical canals up to the island of Murano, famous all over the world for the production of glass. Once at the factory, guests will enjoy a demonstration of Glass blowing and sculpture techniques of production. And then you will get to blow the glass! You won't make any object that you can take home, but it is a funny experience that happens just once in a lifetime! After the demonstration guests will visit the amazing collection of Murano Glass artworks housed at the factory and the gift shop.

Galle Fort And Tea Factory Visit (1 day) Explore the scenic places in down south of Sri Lanka. Firstly we visit Tea Factory And Tea Garden. In here you have a chance to see tea state and how to make a tea. If you interest you have a chance to buy different flavors of world famous Ceylon Tea in here. It is unique experience to your life. Then you will drive to Unawatuna Jungle Beach. This is one of the most beautiful beaches in Sri Lanka. After that you will visit Unawatuna beach for lunch and you can enjoy on white sandy beach. There after you will visit Galle Fort, Old Dutch Light House and many more places in Galle Fort. At the evening you have a chance to see sun set in Galle Fort. It is very beautiful scene. Finally you will drop to your hotel. We have a lot of tour packages and we can arrange custom tours for your requests and your needs. So Please contact us for other tour packages and more details.

Discover Murano, where centuries of glassmaking tradition meet vibrant island life. Join our guided tour to explore hidden corners and artistic treasures. Admire the stone lighthouse, visit the ancient St Peter Church and St Donato Cathedral and trace the transformation of the Ex-Conterie, a former industrial area, into a modern district. Observe and learn about the magic of glassmaking in a furnace and chat with a glass master. Led by an experienced local guide, you will immerse yourself in the island's culture and get insider tips on local craft shops.