Private Watertaxi to Murano: Glass Blowing Demo and Cathedral Visit
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199 Ratings
Venice
Experience the magic of Murano Island with a private watertaxi tour from Venice. Explore the historical center, witness a glass-blowing demonstration, and try on the famous Cinderella glass slipper. Receive a special gift of Venetian glass and enjoy a 20% discount on purchases.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Canal Grande - will admire the main water street of Venice with all the most beautifull Palaces, Churches and bridges
What's Included
  • Hotel pick up with private one-way taxi service
  • Exclusive tour of a glass factory with a live glass master performance
  • A generous 20% discount on any purchase at the glass factory
  • Personalized experience with a private local guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Drop off
  • Return ticket to Venice cost Euro 9.50 per person with public boat
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through the Grand Canal from Venice to Murano Island on a private taxi boat with a guide. Explore the island’s historical center, check out its 7th-century cathedral and participate in a glass-blowing demonstration at one of the glass factories. There, you’ll also get a chance to try on the Cinderella glass slipper, with a piece of Venician glass being your reward if it fits! Enjoy your leisure time in the showrooms and make use of a generous 20% discount on purchases. Then, at your convenience, use public transportation (at your own expense) to return to the city center.

  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please note that the tour will end in Murano. Return ticket to Venice by public transport is not included. From Murano Faro, you will be able to purchase a public boat ticket to any Venice’s destination: San Marco, Train Station, Fondamente Nove, etc.
  • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Location
Canal Grande
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.4
(199 Ratings)
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Therese_f
May 23, 2024
Beautiful day in Murano and Venice! - The glass blowing was impressive! It was fun to learn of the history of Murano Island. Gianluca was knowledgeable and entertaining! He gave us a local view of Venice and great recommendations for restaurants less frequent by tourists.
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Sherry_m
May 21, 2024
Highly Recommend Murano by Private Water Taxi - The glass blowing demonstration was so interesting. Our tour guide, Eleaonora, was excellent and was so knowledgeable!
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John_e
May 14, 2024
authentic guide - the guide was wonderful, and she brought a really interesting perspective. would definitely recommend
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Philip_n
May 13, 2024
Must do when visiting Venice - Emma was great! If she’s your guide you’re in great hands. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Didn’t feel rushed.
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Steveandlea
May 1, 2024
Great guide - Juan Lucas was a great tour guide - after glass tour he showed us around Murano and some of Venice. Highly recommend
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Denise_s
Apr 30, 2024
Excellent Murano tour and guide! - Alessandro Giorgi was the most generous guide for our Murano tour. So patiently waiting for us to find him, then showing us extra sites and making sure we made it onto the train. His kindness as well as depth of knowledge made him one of the best guides I have had. Thank you very much, Alessandro!
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Hany_k
Apr 30, 2024
Very interesting to learn - The show of the production process was really impressive. The people there were so professional and keen to explain everything.
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Rosanne_s
Apr 30, 2024
Awesome - This was a great experience, a special shout out to our guide, Alyssa, she was excellent! She went above and beyond to help us get back to a water bus stop and understand where to go next. She also knew so much history of Venice, and was also up on current events. The private water taxi was a great way to get around. Watching the glass blowing was great and more interactive than I expected. Overall a great tour with an exceptional guide!
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Justin_b
Apr 27, 2024
First time glass blowing experience - Amazing experience, in under 30 mins got to see them make a pitcher, a cup and a very detailed horse. We also got to walk around murano, which was quite and less busy them Venice. If you have the time do it.
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Valerie_s
May 26, 2024
Don’t Waste Your Money - Do not book this “tour”. It is not a tour at all. You will be taken in a water taxi to Murano Island, where you immediately go to a glass factory and are handed over to a sales clerk. You see two pieces of glass made before being taken to see the objects that are for sale. It is uncomfortable and unpleasant, as the sales clerk does not leave you. The tour guide meets you outside the factory for an optional walk, and then to the public boat back to the main island of Venice. The boat costs an additional $10. The guide was annoying, and didn’t speak or understand English very well.
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