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The glass factory with working glass demonstrations is open to the public visit everyday from 9.30 am to 4.00 pm, last tour starts at 3.30 pm.

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We only accept guests with reservation! We know you are in holiday! If you don't know the exact arrival time, it's not a problem, it's only indicative for us, you can come to our entrance even late, as long as the day of the visit is respected.

Glass blowing show inside our traditional furnace in Murano.

Visit us in Murano and assist how we make our artworks!

Exclusive tour visit of our furnace with dedicated guide who speaks Italian, French, English and German.

After the demonstration, tour of the shop and the showroom to enjoy every single piece of art we make.

You will get our COUPON CODE with the total amount of your booking tickets, to spend in our online store.

Big groups, schools, families or individuals are all welcome in our furnace!

ALWAYS OPEN DURING THE HOLIDAYS. Easter, April 25th, May 1st, Jun 2nd, August 15th.

€5 per adult

Children under 14 years old enter free of charge, not need to book for them.

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Where to find us.

We are located in: Fondamenta San Giovanni dei Battuti 4b, 30141 Murano Venezia Italy. CLICK HERE TO GET GOOGLE MAP DIRECTION

You can decide to visit us by public boat transportation:

From Venice – line 12, 3, 4.1, 4.2 – stop “Murano Faro” (lighthouse)

From Burano, Vignole, Treporti, Punta Sabbioni – line 12, 13 – stop “Murano Faro”(light house)

We can also arrange the TAXI boat to pick up you at your place in Venice. TAXI service is not free. The cost of it is about 100 euro one way for max 10 people (we do not charge on it). We have a private boat stop in front of our factory. If you would like to book for a private TAXI please contact our customer service for all the info.

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Murano Glass Factory Tour

You are planning a trip to Murano and are gathering information before you go. Naturally, a Murano glass factory tour would be the perfect way to learn about Murano’s famous trade. To help you get the best experience, listed here are the “dos and don’ts” of attending a Murano Glass Factory Tour .

Murano Glass Factory Tour – Be wary of the “Free tour”

Walking through Venice or Murano, you will probably be stopped by a salesperson proposing to take you on a free Murano Glass Factory Tour. They will boast about the incredible experience you will have and the exclusive deals on glass they can arrange. Sadly, it is a common tourist trap:

• The tour will be limited . The salespersons are hired by one glass factory to bring in customers. You will only see the glass factory they work for and that glass factory’s shop,
• The glassblowing demonstration will be brief ,
• At the end, there will be pressure to purchase an item to thank them for the “free tour”. But, their shop will have inflated prices disguised as bargains.

There is no harm in attending these “free tours”, but as experienced Murano travelers we offer this one advice: Don’t let a salesperson beguile you into buying over-priced glass. Make your own comparisons and reflect well on your purchases.

The paid tour

There are great Murano glass factory tours if your funds allow you to reserve a guide. Paid guides will take you to see more and educate you along the way. On average, tours start around 30€ per person . Private tours will be a bit more. With paid tours, you will have a very pleasant experience.

• Most tours will take you through the entire You will see many glass factories, and the professional guides will enhance your experience by sharing their knowledge with you
• You can witness a full glassblowing demonstration . See how the delicate art is made. Some tours even allow you to participate and take your creation home!
• Average length of a tour is 2 hours

For these reasons, a paid Murano glass factory tour is the best way to immerse yourself in the Murano culture. Find the tour that fits your interests and budget. Don’t risk having a poor experience in such an extraordinary place. Do your research and read reviews. Some paid tours are still looking to trap you in one glass factory to encourage you to buy their glass before you see what else is out there. Make sure you discover all of Murano and not just one shop.

How to get the best out of Murano without a formal tour

Tours are a great way to see the island, but if you don’t have the budget, there is nothing wrong with touring the Island of Murano on your own. This way you can guarantee you see exactly what you want. Visit the glass factories that are open to the public. You will easily find them since there are more glass foundries and shops than cafés in Murano . Getting to Murano is painless. Take Venice’s public transportation system, the Vaporetti . Read our article Venice to Murano for details on how to get there.

After your trip to Murano, you will have an idea why owning an authentic and certified Murano Glass artwork is so coveted. Of course, you will want to take home a souvenir; but even in Murano, you will need to be conscious of what you are buying. Be sure your purchase supports the local Murano artists by buying genuine Murano glass artwork . True Murano glass increases in value over time, but unfortunately, there are counterfeit artworks sold on the island from China and the Czech Republic. You can either take the risk or you can purchase through a trustworthy source.

Did you know that you can buy Murano glass artwork online at the best price on the market?

Thanks to a unique collaboration with Murano glass masters, MuranoGlassItaly.com offers high-quality, certified, Murano glasswork online at the best price on the market. What’s more, you can see exclusive pieces online the Murano glass artists don’t put in the shop window, and find the one unique to you!

Don’t see what you like, or have something specific in mind? We can create a custom piece for you. Guaranteed genuine and authentic . Be a smart shopper, get the best value for your money and shop online.

All our artworks are 100% handmade in Murano, Italy and they are always provided with a Certificate of Authenticity. We will ship the artwork safely to your door step.

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EXPERIENCE A REAL MURANO GLASS FACTORY

Do you want to learn everything about the Murano glass production and craftsmanship process?

You will live a unique experience that will teach you everything about handcrafted glass! You will see all the glass processing techniques, visiting all the departments of our fornace.

We will reveal some of the oldest secrets of Murano.

Duration: 45/60 minutes

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• How glass is made from sand
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• How to blow incandescent glass at 800°C – 1472°F
• How glass cools
• How the pieces are finished after blowing

Tour duration: 45/60 minutes Maximum 8 people simultaneously The tour will be held in ENGLISH

Tour cost: € 25.00 per person € 10.00 for children between 8 and 12 years old Free of charge for children below 8 years old

We ask all guests to come 5 minutes before the beginning of the experience in order to have enough time for the check-in. From Venice, up to where you are, you could need between 20 to 50 minutes to reach Murano, so plan accordingly. A useful way to check waterbus schedule is to use CheBateo? (You can download the app from the AppStore/PlayStore or visiting their website www.chebateo.it )

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Join one of the next guided tours of the glassworks, here’s what you get:.

Master demonstration and explanation in your language Once you enter the glassworks, you can sit on the bleachers and listen to the explanation from the speaker, always in the original language based on your nationality.

Visit the Showroom At the end of the demonstration, you can immediately go to the part dedicated to the showroom, right next to the furnace, to view the products on display, buy a souvenir or commission what you want, in personalized form, to receive it comfortably at home, by courier.

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Booking the visit to the furnace is easy. Fill out the form below, (you can do it even a few minutes before you arrive). The ticket cost of € 5 is symbolic and is paid directly at the entrance, also all children under 15 years of age enter free

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Cost of the visit: € 5 (you pay here, at the entrance). Children and teenagers under 15 enter for FREE

Open all year except for the period from January 5th to February 15th. Visits are possible 7 days a week, from 9 am to 4 pm (from April to November), from 10 am to 3 pm (from December to March) . T he visit lasts about 20 minutes. Keep the confirmation email with the date and time booked, in digital or paper format, and hand it in before entering.

Where our Murano Glass Art Gallery is located and how to reach us

The Murano Glass showroom is located at Fondamenta S. Giovanni dei Battuti, number 4b/5 , overlooking the canal and the dock where taxi boats and tour boats arrive. This is the easiest way to reach us. Participating in a group visit with other people means being taken directly to the starting point of the visit. An advantage that allows you to save time and get straight to the point, without too much effort and without unforeseen events or delays along the way. If you are in Venice or Burano, you can get there in just a few minutes by ferry or taxi boat : we are right in front of the docking area, just a few meters from where the boat moor. You can ask our staff how to get there by filling out the contact form or you can contact your hotel, tour operator, or tour guide.

The advice is always to book in advance (you can also do it from our website). But if you arrive at the last minute or a friend joins you unannounced, don’t worry: we’ll do everything we can to find an extra place and put you on one of the guided tours that take place in the furnace every day . Do not forget that our Murano Glass art gallery, which is the exhibition space with the items for sale, remains open two hours longer than the furnace. The Murano showroom closes at 5:00 pm, while the tours end at around 3 or 4 p.m, depending on the period of the year (it is the time when the workers finish). Find out how to book your visit on the dedicated page or contact us without obligation for more details at e [email protected] or by phone +390415274822 . Would you like to know the history of our Murano glass factory? Find out how our business was born and expanded on the About us page!

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