Murano Glass Factory Visit with Glassblowing Demonstration and Water Taxi from St. Mark's Square

Visit Murano by water taxi from St. Mark's Square for a glass factory tour with a live glassblowing demonstration and expert host.

Getting started

Begin at St. Mark's Square, where you board a water taxi for your round-trip journey to Murano. Settle in as you cross the Venetian Lagoon with clear views of Venice's waterfront. During the ride, your expert host sets the scene for Murano's role in glassmaking before you disembark on the island and walk to the factory entrance.

What to expect

Murano glass factory

Visit an authentic Murano glass factory on the island that gave its name to this craft, and see where traditional techniques are still practiced today.

Features

• A round-trip water taxi ride between St. Mark's Square and Murano carries you across the Venetian Lagoon, giving you time to take in views of Venice from the water as you head to and from the factory.
• During a live glassblowing demonstration by skilled artisans, you watch molten glass shaped in real time, observing how master glassblowers work with heat, tools, and timing to create finished pieces.
• An expert host provides insights into the history of Murano glassmaking, explaining how the island developed its reputation and pointing out details in the workshop that connect to this heritage.
• As you explore the authentic Murano glass factory, you move through the working spaces where furnaces operate and completed artworks are displayed, seeing up close how the setting supports every stage of production.