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Create Your Own Murano Glass: Beginner’s Glassblowing Class

5.0 Excellent 256 reviews
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2h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Guidekin's take

Blow glass at a Murano furnace in our Glass & Mask Workshops comparison.

Trade-off: English only; shipping extra; intense heat.

Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Overview

Guidekin summary

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 256 reviews for 2h.

From the guide

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!

Compared with other Glass & Mask Workshops

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 6€2452h4.98 (256)shared
Create your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson with Local Artisan in Venice€791h 15m4.89 (345)shared
Private tour on Murano Island: discover the art of Artisanal Glassblowing€903h4.78 (1134)private
Murano Island Glassblowing Show - Made in Italy Art & Walk€343h4.66 (243)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

Schedule & Availability

Runs every day except Sun
Departures: 08:15, 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00
Available year-round

This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 08:15, 10:00, 10:30, 12:00, 14:00, 15:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked September 22, 2026.

What's Included

Saftey glasses
Water to rehydrate
Sleeve to protect arm from heat of the furnace

What's Not Included

Eventual shipping of the piece
Clothing is not provided

Departure & Return

Start point

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.

End point

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.

Additional Information

  • 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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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
  • Not recommended for people with problems resisting extreme heat
  • Not recommended for people who panic easily
  • Not recommended for people with health issues
  • Please wear closed shoes (no slippers, sandals, flip flops)
  • Synthetic clothing not recommended

Cancellation Policy

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

1+ daysFull refund
0-1 daysNo refund
From € 245 / person