Glassblowing Showroom & Foundry Tour



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Duration: 40m
Location: Galleria Vetreria, Piazza San Marco, 133, Venice, Italy | Venice, Italy


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
Visit to an authentic showroom near St. Mark’s Square
Brief introduction to different glass products
History & traditions of an ancient art
Live demonstration by a master glassblower
Small glass souvenir to take home

Inclusions:
Guided tour of a glass factory showroom
Small glass souvenir
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

Discover the Venetian art of glassblowing and go behind the scenes to learn the secrets and traditions employed by expert Murano glassblowers. Watch as they create artisan-crafted pieces, ranging from small trinkets to huge chandeliers and lamps.

Visit a real glassware showroom near St. Mark’s Square and hear the story of this ancient art that dates back to the Roman Empire. The story takes you back to the 13th century, when the Republic of Venice decided to move all glassmaking furnaces to the nearby island of Murano to protect the city's mainly wooden structures from fires. The craftsmen improved their techniques and began trading with the East, building an important cultural interchange and making Venice famous around the world.

See a master glassblower at work creating some inimitable designs. At the end of the tour, you're given a small glass souvenir to commemorate the experience.



Cancellation Policy: 72 hours
Know before you book: Children 12 and younger are complimentary., Check-in is 10 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

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