Murano

Enjoy the Panoramic Venice islands tour: an excursion to see the islands in all their beauty. After a fascinating boat ride in the Lagoon dominated by nature, you will stop in Murano, the glass island, known throughout the world for its glassmaking art. You will visit a Furnace, where you will admire a glass blowing demonstration and learn about the ancient glass-blowing technique. The tour will then continue towards Burano, the jewel of the Venetian Lagoon, famous all over the world for its lacemaking and for the brightly colored fishermen’s houses. The last, but not the least is the quiet and sparsely populated island of Torcello, the first center of civilization in the estuary. On these island you can admire the oldest churches of the lagoon and discover how Venice was born! You will come back to the islands crossing all the lagoon admiring the fascinating St. Mark’s Basin from the boat.

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

THE MEETING POINT CHANGES ACCORDING TO THE BOOKED TIME Discover the islands of Burano, Murano and Torcello from Venice San Marco or the Railway Station on a full-day excursion. See the glassworks of Murano, explore the colorful Burano, discover the history of Torcello.Upon arrival at the first stop, Murano, discover why the island is renowned for its glassworks with a visit to a local glass factory. Watch a skilled craftsman during a demonstration of glass processing. Next, you’ll have about an hour on the island to shop at one of the many glass shops. Head to Burano, known for its lace and brightly colored houses. Follow the guide in the heart of the city and you will have 2 hours of free time to buy a good lunch, typical Venetian aperitifs or have an ice cream in one of the many bars. Venture to Torcello, the first center of civilization in the estuary. Spend an hour of free time where you can visit the Venetian-Byzantine mosaics.

Visit the enchanting islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello by boat.  Our local guide will accompany you through the best and most-characteristic places of the Venetian Lagoon.  Watch master glassblowers at work at a glass factory in Murano.  Learn the history of the oldest inhabited island of Torcello.  See lace shops in Burano and photograph the most colorful island of Venice.  Get explanations about the history and culture of Venice and its islands along the way. 

If you are interested in getting in touch with ancient traditions and knowing more about Venetian history and culture, this tour is the right one for you: a plenty-of-time excursion to let you visit the most famous Venice islands in a relaxed way with no rush. Get on board our panoramic vessel and reach Murano, known for its glass manufacturing industry. Enjoy the visit to a glass furnace to admire closely this ancient art. Get back on board to reach the picturesque Burano. This island, famous for the hand-made laces, will impress you for the fishermen's houses painted in bright colors. Possibility to have lunch (not included). Departure to Venice.

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.

A cruise in the Lagoon is a suggestive as well as enjoyable experience, a new and different way to see Venice off the most beaten tracks by the mass tourism. Enjoy a unique experience which leads you to the historic, artistic and popular heart of the northern part of the Venetian Lagoon, comfortably seated in a motor-boat driven by an highly qualified crew and guided by a specialized Tour leader. The boat stops in Murano known throughout the world for its glass manufacturing industry, In Murano visit one glass factory to admire a fascinating glassblowing demonstration. If you choose the both islands visit, the second stop is on the picturesque island of Burano, famous for its lace and for its fishermen's houses painted in bright colors. Enjoy the panoramic boat and take marvelous pictures of Venice and its lagoon.

The best experience to learn about the old arts of Venice lagoon islands: Murano and Burano. With a private boat from Venice, directly to the oldest original Murano Glass Factory, where a Master glassblower and his team are working daily, following the tradition of centuries ago. From Murano, crossing the lagoon, we’ll reach Burano island, famous for its lace work and the colourful atmosphere. Walking by picturesque houses, enjoying the typical “bussolai” (famous cookies of the island), feeling like a resident. Last but not least, an insightful guided visit into an historical hand-made lace workshop. Then back to Venice by private boat, for an outstanding view of the lagoon.

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.

Set sail on a boat tour from Venice to the islands of Murano and Burano. Sail there on a comfortable ship, enjoy some time exploring the islands at your leisure, and watch a glass-blowing demonstration in Murano. Depart from San Marco or Venice train station (depending on the option selected) and head to Murano and Burano. Meet your crew and sail across the lagoon, enjoying the view from a viewing terrace along the way. Discover the art of glass making in Murano and visit a glass factory. Learn more about the traditions and processes behind glassmaking. Then, admire the colorful houses of Burano and take a stroll through the picturesque streets. In the evening, return to the original meeting point.

The Murano Glass Museum was founded in 1861 when the darkest period in the history of Murano glassmaking had been overcome, following the fall of the Republic of San Marco ( 1797) and the subsequent years of foreign rule. The Murano Glass Museum collection is laid out chronologically on the first floor of the museum. Starting from an archaeological section on the ground floor, which contains noteworthy Roman works dating from the 1st to the 3rd century A.D., it follows to the largest historical collection of Murano glass in the world, with pieces dating from the 15th to the 20th century, many of them world-famous masterpieces.

Set sail with us to the most important islands of the Venice Lagoon; enjoy Murano, the island famous all over the world for the production of Glass Artworks. Visit Burano, the island of a thousand colors, known for the production of unique lace. With this exclusive tour you will have access to one of the historic Murano Glassworks and you will admire the art of glassblowing; also another exclusive is a visit to the Burano Lace Museum, one of the most fascinating museums of the Venetian Lagoon

Enjoy a wonderful excursion aboard an elegant boat, with a hostess providing insights throughout the journey, guiding you through the Venetian Lagoon and its most beautiful islands: Murano and Burano. Leaving Piazza San Marco behind, you will head towards the northern part of the Venetian Lagoon, reaching Murano, the first stop of the day. Famous since the 1200s for its sophisticated glassmaking, you will visit the town and watch a live glassblowing demonstration where master artisans shape vases, glasses, and other beautiful creations, reflecting Murano's rich tradition. After Murano, we will make our way to Burano, renowned for its brightly colored fishermen's houses. According to legend, these houses were painted in vivid hues to be visible in the dense winter fog. Walking through the town, you'll see elderly women meticulously making lace by hand and have the chance to sample the local dessert.

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.

Explore the most famous Venetian islands, places with rich craft traditions, and fascinating history. Your journey begins with a departure near St. Mark’s Square or Santa Lucia Train Station. During the ride, a live guide will share stories about the history of the Venice Lagoon and the islands you’ll visit. First stop is Murano, called the “Island of Glass.” Here, you’ll spend 30 min touring a glass factory, where you’ll visit skilled artisans crafting and blowing glass into stunning works of art. Then, enjoy 15 minutes of free time to explore the island. Next, you’ll head to Torcello, the oldest inhabited island in the lagoon. As you cruise, take in the serene natural beauty. Your final stop is Burano, a fishing village famous for its colored houses and centuries old lace making tradition. The guide will accompany you to the glass factory in Murano and the lace shop in Burano, the rest of the tour is self-guided, explore each island at your own pace. Book your tour with us!

Glass demonstration and also production of artistic glass objects that you can admire and purchase in our exhibition rooms.

Sail through Venice’s lagoon aboard a traditional bragozzo, an authentic wooden fishing boat, for a unique and intimate journey to Murano, Burano, and Torcello. Unlike crowded tours, this experience offers a personal touch, led by a local skipper who shares insider stories and hidden gems. Witness live glassblowing in Murano, explore Burano’s colorful streets and lace-making heritage, and step back in time on historic Torcello, home to stunning Byzantine mosaics. With plenty of free time to explore at your own pace, this tour blends history, culture, and breathtaking scenery for an unforgettable Venetian adventure!

What does it mean being a Master Glassblower? The best Murano Glass experience, with the opportunity to meet a real Master Glassblower! Explore one of the oldest authentic Murano Glass factories, where the only exclusive "furnace" of the island was created. You will live the glass blowing art, with the chance to see a Master Glassblower and his team working following our millenary tradition. And then.. Maestro Fabio Fornasier will surprise you with a secret exhibition part of the project "Fantasy has no limit", usually not open to the public.

Set sail on a boat tour from Venice to the islands of Murano and Burano. Sail there on a comfortable ship, enjoy some time exploring the islands at your leisure, and watch a glass-blowing demonstration in Murano. Depart from San Marco or Venice train station (depending on the option selected) and head to Murano and Burano. Meet your crew and sail across the lagoon, enjoying the view from a viewing terrace along the way. Discover the art of glass making in Murano and visit a glass factory. Learn more about the traditions and processes behind glassmaking. Then, admire the colorful houses of Burano and take a stroll through the picturesque streets. In the evening, return to the original meeting point.

It is a unic way to discover Venice, on a perfect size boat (16 feet) that allow you to live the lagoon in a special way, differently from big touristy boats. Alessandro will guide you starting from the residential area of cannaregio to Murano, than we will sail to Burano and look at its colors, Torcello and its nature. It will be possible to visit a very good glass factory in Murano were you may assist to a glass blowing; on Burano we will stop for a free walk. On request It will be possibile to extend the tour and stop in Torcello at an amazing place with a beautiful garden to experience a good sea food. The experience has a recreational and playful connotation, in line with the philosophy of pleasure boats.