Glass Lampwork workshop and walking tour in Murano
Description
Get ready to discover the Murano island, witnessing artistry in action in its glass factories, experiencing the lampwork tradition by creating your own Venetian bead and visiting the Byzantine-style 12th century mosaics of its churches.
You will have a personal glass lampwork workshop, in which you will create your own Venetian bead, keeping alive a 17th century artistic practice.
We will visit the oldest glass factory in the world active since 1295 and see how tradition is combined with contemporary design and creativity.
We will stroll around Murano, discovering some hidden gems like its churches and walking through off-the-beaten paths.
Included
Local top-rated guide (licensed tour guide)
Visit of a glass artisan (glass lampwork or glass blowing)
Visit of the showroom of the oldest glass factory in the world
Excluded
Gratuities
Lampwork tools and oven is at disposal with safety & protection equipment. Price per person 30 Euro to be paid on the spot. You will take the Venetian beads you created with you!