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15 Best Glassblowing Classes & Demonstrations In Venice

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The 15 most popular glassblowing classes & demonstrations in Venice. The ones worth carving a morning out for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.

15 Best Glassblowing Classes & Demonstrations In Venice

Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing - Murano Glassblowing: What You Actually See in the Factory
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Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

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1.Venice: Murano & Burano Panoramic Boat Tour w/ Glassblowing

Panoramic boat to Murano and Burano for glassblowing, lace streets, and lagoon views. 4–4.5 hours from Venice.

Most Popular★ 4.4

“The boat ride to the islands went by quite quickly. In Murano the glass blowing and sculpturing was fantastic. The Glass store was breathtaking. In Burano the Colored houses reminded me of St. John’s NL. The people were friendly and the makers were quaint. We had the most beautiful lunch there.”

6,212 reviews4 - 4.5 hoursFrom $29by Serenissima Motoscafi srl

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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour - Murano Glass Factory: Watch a Craftsman, Not a Sales Pitch
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Venice: Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Glass Factory Tour

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Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration - The 20-Minute Flow: Tour, Blowing, Then Glass Animal Sculpting
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Murano: Glass Factory Experience with Tour and Demonstration

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Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing - From St. Mark’s area to Murano by water-taxi
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Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing

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4.Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing

Private Murano tour with a glassblowing demonstration, local history walk, and boat transfer from Venice, plus optional Burano.

★ 5.0

“We absolutely loved this tour! The private boat to and from the island was pre-arranged so we could maximize our time on the island (unlike other tours in Venice that arrange their transportation on the fly). Allegra was a charming and informative guide who tailored the trip to our desires. The glass blowing demonstration was…”

965 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $108.23by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Glass Blowing Show Visit Murano Glass Factory & Showroom OMG - Timing It Right: Half-Hour Demonstrations and a Smooth Day Plan
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Glass Blowing Show Visit Murano Glass Factory & Showroom OMG

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5.Glass Blowing Show Visit Murano Glass Factory & Showroom OMG

Watch Murano Master Glassmakers perform live vase blowing and solid-glass sculpting, then browse a 500 sqm showroom on Murano.

★ 4.2

“The tour is great but very very short. We had to pay a lot of money for the vaporeto tickets and the activity only was for around 10min. So, basically could be higher price but longer event”

679 reviews1 dayFrom $5by Original Murano Glass s.n.c.

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Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan - How the 75 minutes of Murano lampwork actually plays out
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Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan

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6.Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan

A private Murano-style glass lesson with Massimiliano Caldarone in Venice. Make your own lamp-work glass art and take it home.

★ 5.0

“An unforgettable experience! I cannot recommend this glass blowing class highly enough! From the moment we arrived, the instructor made us feel completely welcome and at ease. His passion for the craft was contagious, and he guided us through every step with patience, humor, and skill. Even as total beginners, we were able to create…”

556 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $93by CITY TOURS CO LTD

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Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration and Artistic Glass Gift - Gino Mazzuccato: A Real Factory Setting on Murano
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Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration and Artistic Glass Gift

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7.Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration and Artistic Glass Gift

Watch Murano glass masters blow and sculpt at Gino Mazzuccato, tour the showroom, and take home a handmade gift you can ship.

★ 4.6

“Our guide was amazing and held off our start time so we could do our group of 6 alone. The demonstration was detailed and made us feel like we were part of the process. The showroom was beautiful and we ended up getting great prices on pieces shipped to our homes. The included gift was…”

507 reviews1 dayFrom $17by Vetreria Artistica Gino Mazzuccato srl

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Murano Glass Factory Experience: A Workshop in Venice - Colleoni Glass Factory: what the master demonstration is really like
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Murano Glass Factory Experience: A Workshop in Venice

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8.Murano Glass Factory Experience: A Workshop in Venice

Small-group Murano factory workshop in Venice with a master glassblowing demo, hands-on mosaic or jewelry, and a private water-taxi ride.

★ 4.0

“Enjoyed seeing the master at work, but it was very quick. A little disappointed with the craft activities. It wasn't that unique. I felt that more time was spent in the showroom encouraging us to buy the work.”

437 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $84.33by Glass factory Colleoni Murano

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Murano: Glass Blowing Experience at Gino Mazzuccato Factory - Getting to Murano: private water taxi vs. going on your own
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Murano: Glass Blowing Experience at Gino Mazzuccato Factory

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9.Murano: Glass Blowing Experience at Gino Mazzuccato Factory

Hands-on Murano glass blowing at the historic Gino Mazzuccato factory, with optional private water taxi and showroom purchases shipped home.

★ 4.6

“I was the only person on the tour which was nice. Though the tour consisted really of one room, it was great to see the process and it was really cool to participate in blowing glass.”

336 reviewsFrom $28.47by Vetreria Artistica Gino Mazzuccato srl

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Venice Murano Island Glass Factory Tour with Glass Blowing Demonstration - Meeting at Fondamenta S. Giovanni dei Battuti: arrival tips that save time
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Venice Murano Island Glass Factory Tour with Glass Blowing Demonstration

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10.Venice Murano Island Glass Factory Tour with Glass Blowing Demonstration

A quick Murano glass factory tour with a live master glassblower, plus showroom time, a small souvenir, and shop credit and discounts.

★ 4.0

“The demonstration was amazing, but the commentary was in multiple languages. Better if there were multiple tours which spoke just one language so that its easier to understand.”

332 reviews40 minutes (approx.)From $12.01by Glass factory Colleoni Murano

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Create your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson with Local Artisan in Venice - What the Lesson Actually Feels Like: From Hot Glass to Your Take-Home Piece
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Create your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson with Local Artisan in Venice

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11.Create your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson with Local Artisan in Venice

Make your own Murano-style glass artwork in a private lesson with Venetian artisan Massimiliano Caldarone, then take it home.

★ 5.0

“The man is rude, not welcoming, unpleasant and abrupt, he made us feel uncomfortable and we left after 20 min. Viator will not refund us. There are many lovely artists in Venice to choose from.”

324 reviews1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)From $95.58by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup - Murano Island Walking Time: Quiet Streets and Real Island Life
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Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup

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12.Murano by Private Watertaxi Including Glass Blowing Demo with Hotel Pickup

Private water taxi to Murano with hotel pickup, a glassblowing demo at Colleoni, quick Duomo mosaics, and time to wander Murano streets.

★ 4.5

“Giovanni was an awesome tour guide. He provided us with great information and answered our questions. The Murano glass tour was so wonderful. Loved learning about how it was made We even purchased some to be shipped home The private taxi was outstanding and our driver was excellent. The experience is worth the money. Highly…”

297 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $54.31by Glass factory Colleoni Murano

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Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration with Optional Drinks - Your 25-minute show: what happens seat to seat
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Murano: Glass Blowing Demonstration with Optional Drinks

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Murano Island Glassblowing Show – Made in Italy Art & Walk

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14.Murano Island Glassblowing Show – Made in Italy Art & Walk

Cruise to Murano by semi-private water taxi for a live glassblowing furnace demo, plus island time and Venice views.

★ 4.5

“We were supposed to tour a glass factory and were dropped off at the pier with no direction on where to go or what to do. We did not see a working factory but only the most touristy area of the island. We sat on the lower deck of the boat because of the wind.…”

227 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $41.13by CITY TOURS CO. LTD

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Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration - The Glass Cathedral - What the 25-Minute Glass Blowing Show Is Like
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Murano Glass Blowing Demonstration – The Glass Cathedral

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