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Venetian Glassblowing Demonstration in Piazza San Marco

Watch glass form before your very eyes

Duration: 20mins
Live guide: English, Italian
Provider: City Tours Co Uk
Registered address: 582 Honeypot Lane Stranmore, 582, London, GB
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Entrance to the Murano Glass Factory in the center of Venice
Demonstration of the art of Murano glassblowing and the different phases of production from a master artisan
Visit of a glass factory showroom to see different types of glass products
Small souvenir (one per couple or family)
Brochure with description of the art of glassblowing
  • Show your smartphone ticket to the tour guide at the meeting point where the tour starts
  • The office is close to San Marco Square. Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right passing under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight on to “Campo San Gallo”, Venice Tours Office is in the square, San Marco 1093/B
  • The guide will be holding a signboard saying 'GLASS BLOWING TOUR' and will accompany you to the Murano Glass Factory
  • Please arrive at least 5 minutes before departure. The guide won't wait for latecomers

Sitting in an old glass factory right in the center of Venice, you'll watch as a local artisan first takes a molten blob of glass out of the fornax (the old Latin word for oven) with a hollow, metal rod.

He'll then begin to shape it into a unique and custom-made piece of glassware. If he's making a jug, for example, he’ll use the rod to roll it around on the table and fashion the main bulb shape. An elegant handle might be added by means of tongs and a skillful double swoosh of his hand.

It's all quite visceral and, of course, his very breath is an important tool, too (you’ll have to visit to learn why).

As the gentle heat of the furnace wafts about you, you might even fancy yourself drifting back to the 1200s.

  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

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