Visit a glass showroom in Venice and learn the secrets of of Murano glassblowing, the artistic center for the ancient art.
Discover the secrets of Murano glassblowing from Venice. Murano is a city renowned throughout the world as a center of the art since the 13th century. Visit a glass showroom and see a collection of exquisite hand-crafted glass. Assist a master artisan in the creation of a small glass trinket, which you get to keep as a souvenir. Learn about the city's history of glassblowing, which dates back to the Roman Empire when the Venetian Republic ordered all glass foundries moved to the city.
Inclusions :

• Guided tour of a glass factory showroom
• A small glass souvenir

Duration:
Approximately 1 hour
Available:
Thursday to Monday
Departure time and location:
Noon; from Vetreria Gallerie, San Marco
Return time and location:
Approximately 1 PM; to Vetreria Gallerie, San Marco
Note:
Children 12 and younger participate on this tour for free. Participants should arrive at least 10 minutes before the tours scheduled departure time. Comfortable shoes are suggested. This tour is available in English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, and Japanese.