Just the furnace? in our Murano & Burano Island Tours comparison. See a working furnace from batch room to glassblowing at €29 per person, 45 min–1h; English only, reach Murano yourself, stairs. 4.93, 129 reviews.
Trade-off: Get to Murano yourself; heat and stairs.
Last checked: September 22, 2026. Commissions never affect our verdicts.
A guided look inside a working Murano furnace, from the batch room where the sand is mixed to the masters blowing glass, with safety glasses provided. You reach Murano on your own, the visit is short, and heat, stairs and standing make it unsuited to pregnant travellers or anyone with back or heart problems. 4.93 from 129 reviews at €29 per person.
Do you want to learn about the inner workings of a real Murano workshop? Are you tired of the endless tourist traps around Venice and Murano? Look no more!
With this experience, I want to show you what a real glass factory looks and feels like, understand the production process of glass from sand to a bespoke piece, and watch real Murano Glass Masters while they blow glass (explanation in English).
What you will experience:
First, in the Batch Room the place where it all starts: Here, sand and other chemicals are mixed to perfection to obtain glass that will melt once charged into a 1400°C furnace. Next, in the Hotshop where the magic happens: You will learn about the glass melting process, from chemical mix to molten glass, how the furnaces work, and an overview of all the tools we use. Last, in the Coldshop where the glass starts to shine! You will see all the machines used to carve, drill, cut, flatten, and polish glass.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #2 of 15 | €29 | 45 min–1h | 4.93 (129) | shared |
| Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide | €290 | 4h | 4.92 (210) | private |
| Murano Burano Islands Boat Tour Glass Factory & St Erasmo Winery | €109 | 4h 15m | 4.88 (133) | shared |
| Private Discovery of Murano Glass and Burano Lace | €150 | 4h | 4.81 (400) | shared |
Ranked #2 of 15 in Murano & Burano Island Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €290, median €69; typical length 4h 15m. 3 of 15 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 15 Murano & Burano Island Tours
This tour runs every day except Sun, departing at 08:30, 09:30, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00. 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 25, 2026.
Remember 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 MapsRemember 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |