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Create Your Own Murano Glass: Beginner’s Glassblowing Class

5.0 · 258 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Venice Operated by Wave Murano Glass Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
08:15, 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A real Murano hotshop, not a demonstration: you blow glass at the furnace beside the masters with goggles and a sleeve provided.

Shipping your piece costs extra and the heat rules out anyone who struggles with it. 4.98 from 258 reviews for 2h.

In our comparison: #1 of 6 in Glass & Mask Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €245 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Saftey glasses
  • Water to rehydrate
  • Sleeve to protect arm from heat of the furnace
  • Eventual shipping of the piece
  • Clothing is not provided

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

5.0
258 ratings
Viator 143 · Tripadvisor 115

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 257 of 258

Star breakdown of all 258 ratings

5 stars
256 · 99%
4 stars
1 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient teaching and making their own glass; finished pieces need later collection or paid shipping.

Praised

  • Patient instructors explain each step and help beginners feel safe
  • Direct practice in gathering, blowing and shaping molten glass
  • Choosing colours and shapes makes the finished piece personal
  • Working alongside glassmakers offers a close view of factory production
  • Small classes allow individual guidance and time for questions

Complaints

  • A few describe the class as expensive
  • Pieces need time to cool, requiring later collection or paid shipping

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (18 July 2025 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Remember the meeting point is in MURANO ISLAND, not Venice. Please note the meeting point is in our gallery, not the glassblowing area. We are not responsible for late arrivals; due to other reservations, the experience will start sharp on time. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:15, 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00, daily except Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Wave Murano Glass; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

You will experience nothing like this in Murano. This is the only place where you can experience such an amazing class along with glass masters working on a real furnace. No demonstration, just real a real hotshop!

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for people with health issues

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Age 12+ minimum age to join

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Glass & Mask Workshops

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 6€2452h4.98 (258)shared
Create your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson with Local Artisan in Venice€791h 15m4.89 (348)shared
Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing€903h4.78 (1135)private
Murano Island Glassblowing Show - Made in Italy Art & Walk€343h4.66 (244)shared

Ranked #1 of 6 in Glass & Mask Workshops by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €34 to €245, median €74; typical length 2h 30m. 1 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 6 Glass & Mask Workshops

From €245 per adult