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Guided Tour of a Glass-Blowing Workshop in Venice

Discover a glass blowing workshop and meet with an artisan to learn all about the traditional techniques involved in glass blowing accompanied by your guide!

The essentials

Discover a glass blowing workshop and meet with an artisan to learn all about the traditional techniques involved in glass blowing accompanied by your guide!

Duration
20 minutes
Languages
English
Italian
Starting time
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM - 3:10 PM
Cancellation Free cancellation with conditions

Highlights

Discover traditional craftsmanship

Meet a glass blower

A small souvenir

The exhibit of unique and artisinal glass pieces

Description

Discover a glass blowing workshop and meet with an artisan to learn all about the traditional techniques involved in glass blowing accompanied by your guide!

After meeting with your guide, head towards a glass blowing workshop close to St. Mark’s Square. You will hear all about the magic and history of this craft since the times of the Roman Empire.

Your guide will introduce you to a local glass blower who will share his passion with you and you will watch the creation of a unique glass piece. Visitors will also have a chance to admire various blown glass pieces, armed with their new knowledge!

At the end of your visit, your guide will give you a small gift as a souvenir of your tour.

Meeting point

Important information

  • Availability: Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (excluding exceptional dates)
  • Departure point: Campo San Gallo
     
  • The tour may be conducted in more than one language, according to the composition of the group.
  • Participants under the age of 12 years are admitted free-of-charge
  • Comfortable footwear recommended
  • This is not a private tour, the visit will take place with other participants
  • This tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (it could be postponed or refunded)

Included

  • The services of a multilingual tour guide

  • Admission to a traditional glass blowing workshop

  • Meeting with a glass blowing craftsman

  • Receive a souvenir gift at the end of the visit

  • See various glass pieces that are part of an exhibition

Not included

  • Lunch
  • Tips (optional)
  • All other extras

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