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Murano Glass and Art Private Tour by Boat and on Foot

4.7(15)Venice

About this activity

This is the perfect tour if you desire to spend half day in the quite island of Murano and admire the most beautiful artistic glass that made Murano famous during the centuries. After a short trip by private boat you will arrive to Murano island to discover the art of glass making together with a local Venetian high qualified guide. You will learn about the history of glass and Murano and have the opportunity to admire a glass master working in the factory. You will see the techniques, that make Murano so famous all over the world. You will admire the amazing show-room of one of the most beautiful glass factory of Murano . You will explore the small island and visit the church of San Pietro martire with paintings of Venetian master like Veronese and Tintoretto.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Private transportation
    • Visit of the church San Giovanni and Paolo in Venice ( when possible)
    • Private guide
    • Shuttle-boat transportation Murano-Venice

    Not included

      Itinerary

      1. You will take a trip by boat in the Venetian lagoon that give you the possibility to admire the north part of the Venetian lagoon and San Michele island.

        Pass by (no stop)Admission free

      2. Murano

        You will discover this island famous for the glass with its bricks palaces on the canals and visit a glass factory to learn the Technics of glass making and admire a glass master.

        1h 30mAdmission includedSee on map

      3. you will visit the Renaissance church of San Pietro Martire in Murano

        15 minutesAdmission included

      4. View from outside of the Renaissance Scuola Grande of San Marco and the church of San Giovanni and Paolo ( only possible for the tour that finish at Fondamente Nuove ).

        10 minutesAdmission free

      Meeting point

      The meeting point will be in your hotel lobby, if you don't select the hotel, the meeting point will be in front of the hotel Gabrielli, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4110. There is no pickup for hotels in Mestre or mainland.

      The map shows Venice. The exact meeting point is the address above.Open larger map

      Pickup

      • Pickup, or meet at the start point
      • 266 hotels are served
      • You can request another pickup address
      • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
      • Pickup begins 5 min before departure

      Drop-off

      • The tour end in San Giovanni and Paolo, Fondamente Nuove or Saint Mark's square. The shuttle-taxi run usually from Murano to Venice-Fondamente Nuove on the way back.

      Know before you go

      • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
      • Service animals allowed
      • Public transportation options are available nearby
      • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
      • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
      • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
      • One per booking
      • If you select the hotel, the meeting point will be in the hotel lobby of your hotel.

      Cancellation and refunds

      All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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      Supplied by
      Fiorella Pagotto
      Product code
      105857P9

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