Venice Glass Workshop

7.50 / 10

85 reviews | 1,601 travellers

Demonstration in a small glass workshop in Venice, explanation of different creations and visit to the shop (they don't push you to buy anything). We booked the tour in English but the person in charge of the workshop spoke Spanish too. A 10 for the Venice Tours agency also because they gave a mask to the child and gave us a ticket for a VR experience.

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Discover the secrets of this ancient craft that has become synonymous with the city of Venice. Visit a glass workshop and watch an artisan create a piece from scratch - it'll look like magic!

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Discover the secrets of this ancient craft that has become synonymous with the city of Venice. Visit a glass workshop and watch an artisan create a piece from scratch - it'll look like magic!

Venice Glass Workshop

At the selected time, we'll meet at Campo San Gallo. From this point, we'll walk to the famous St. Mark's Square, where the workshop in which we'll learn all the secrets of Venetian glass is located.

We'll enter the workshop and discover all about the process involved in the creation of a piece of handmade glass, from casting and glass blowing to modeling by watching a glass master perform all these steps himself.

What's more, during the visit we'll explain some historical facts about the techniques used. Did you know that they date back to the first century BC? And that it was the Romans who created the first patterns of colors to decorate glass pieces?

After a 20-minute visit, we'll leave the workshop and end the tour at St. Mark's Square. Before saying goodbye, we'll give you a small souvenir to always remember this visit.

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Duration

20 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a tour assistant that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

English speaking guide.

Small souvenir (one each couple or family).

When to book?

You can book up to the tour start time subject to availability. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
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Provide a safe and satisfying experience.

Reduce, reuse, recycle.

Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.

Uphold fair employment standards.

Foster the growth of local communities.

Preserve the integrity of local culture.

Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.

Ensure ethical treatment of animals.

Operate with honesty and transparency.

Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

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Provider
Venice Tours Show more

Venice Tours

Corporate name: VENICE TOURS S.R.L.

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Pets

Not permitted.
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Cancellations

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Meeting point

Meeting point

Where does the activity end?

Campo San Gallo

Piazza San Marco

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Where does the activity end?

Piazza San Marco
Reviews
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5 out of 85 reviews

7.5 / 10

7.5294117644 85 reviews | 1,601 travellers

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10

Aug / 23 / 2024

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Adrià

Spain

Demostración en un pequeño taller de vidrio en Venecia, explicación de diferentes creaciones y visita por la tienda (no se hacen pesados para que compres). Reservamos el tour en inglés però la persona del taller hablada castellano también. Un 10 por la agencia de Venice Tours también porque regalaran una máscara al niño y nos entregaron una entrada para una experiencia VR. Translate this opinion into English.

Demonstration in a small glass workshop in Venice, explanation of different creations and visit to the shop (they don't push you to buy anything). We booked the tour in English but the person in charge of the workshop spoke Spanish too. A 10 for the Venice Tours agency also because they gave a mask to the child and gave us a ticket for a VR experience. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

8

Apr / 04 / 2024

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Anonimo

Spain

se non si ha tempo di andare a Murano è perfetta. Dimostrazione un po’ veloce, la guida in realtà è anche un commesso però disponibile a rispondere alle nostre domande. Il tour virtuale della Venezia del passato offerto dall’agenzia bellissimo! Translate this opinion into English.

if you don't have time to go to Murano it's perfect. A bit of a quick demonstration, the guide is actually also a sales assistant but available to answer our questions. The virtual tour of Venice of the past offered by the agency is beautiful! Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

10

Apr / 01 / 2024

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Claudio

Brescia, Italy

Guide disponibili e preparate. Breve dimostrazione da parte di un maestro di come viene soffiato e lavorato il vetro. Al seguito, giro all'interno di un negozio (simil "museo") dove proseguono spiegazioni sulla lavorazione del vetro e moltissime curiosità. Una valida alternativa se non si riesce ad andare a Murano. Translate this opinion into English.

Guides available and prepared. Brief demonstration by a master of how glass is blown and worked. Afterwards, I go around inside a shop (similar to a "museum") where explanations on glass processing and many curiosities continue. A valid alternative if you can't go to Murano. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

10

Dec / 31 / 2023

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Roberto

Italy

Visita breve, ma comunque gradevole. Seconda parte della visita presso negozio della vetreria... È sembrata più una velata occasione di vendita prodotti, ma comunque sono state fornite indicazioni utili circa la produzione e la genuinità del vetro a Murano. Translate this opinion into English.

Short visit, but still pleasant. Second part of the visit to the glassworks shop... It seemed more like a veiled opportunity to sell products, but in any case useful information was provided about the production and authenticity of glass in Murano. Opinion translated. Show original.

I travelled with small children

10

Nov / 04 / 2023

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Valentina

Genova, Italy

Abbiamo apprezzato tutto. Ma una menzione particolare per la guida. Marta di Venice_tours, ci ha accompagnati fino all’antica vetreria. La sua gentilezza, il suo entusiasmo, le notizie interessanti e i consigli che è riuscita a darci in pochi minuti hanno reso la nostra esperienza preziosa. Grazie!! Alla prossima volta.

I travelled with small children

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