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Glassblowing in Venice, Italy (Small Group)
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20 Minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English, Italian
Overview
Learn the secrets of glassblowing during this activity in Venice. Visit a Glass Factory Showroom near St Mark's Square to see examples of this highly specialized glass art, beloved by collectors the world over. Learn about this technique's origins in the Roman Empire from you guide, then watch a glassblowing demonstration by a Master Artisan. Walk away with a small souvenir.
- Learn about the art of glassblowing in Venice
- See gorgeous specimens of Murano glass in the showroom
- Hear about the technique's origin in the Roman Empire from your guide
- Watch a live glassblowing demonstration
- Walk away with a small souvenir
What's Included
- Flyer with description of the Magic Art of Glassblowing
- Live tour commentary provided in English and Italian (the visit could be multilingual)
- Guided tour of a Glass Factory Showroom in Saint Mark's Square
- Multilingual assistance at the meeting point departure for a skip the line service
- Small souvenir (basic Carnival mask or small book one each couple or family)
- Master Artisan Glassblowing Demonstration in Saint Mark's Square
- Hotel pickup
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Having the Basilica of San Marco behind you, stay on the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right passing under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight on to “Campo San Gallo”, Venice Tours Office is in the square, San Marco 1093/B.
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
You can feel the warmth and the sound of real furnace where you admire the clever hands of the artisan mold the glass that, like magic, it will be turn into a unique object. The glassblowing art is recognized in all the world as a synonym of beauty.
The expert master will create some special glass items in front of your eyes explaining the history the the ancient Murano glassblowing.
You will live this experience in Saint Mark's Square in an old Glass Factory Showroom and you will be able to see the principal objects that are made with glass.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour could be could be multilingual.
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded).
- The customers health is the most important matter for us, the tour operates in according to the Covid-19 National directives in order to guarantee the experiences in a safe environment.
- All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.
Operated by CITY TOURS CO. LTD
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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