--- title: In-depth Guided Tour in a Real Murano Glass Factory lang: en type: tour city: Venice country: Italy price: 29 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 132 duration_minutes: 45 duration_max_minutes: 60 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Just the furnace? rank_in_category: 2 of 14 (Murano & Burano Island Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/in-depth-guided-tour-in-a-real-murano-glass-factory/ --- # In-depth Guided Tour in a Real Murano Glass Factory **Guidekin's take:** 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 132 reviews at €29 per person. **Just the furnace?:** See a working furnace from batch room to glassblowing at €29 per person, 45m–1h; English only, reach Murano yourself, stairs. 4.93, 132 reviews. Trade-off: Get to Murano yourself; heat and stairs. (last checked September 22, 2026) In our comparison: #2 of 14 in Murano & Burano Island Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Remember meeting point is in MURANO… - 7 start times: between 08:30 and 16:00 - Children from €19: ages 8 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €29 per person - Duration: 45m–1h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 132 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Wave Murano Glass - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 08:30, 09:30, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.93 from 132 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 130 of 132. - 5 stars: 125 (95%) - 4 stars: 5 (4%) - 3 stars: 2 (2%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise close access to working glassmakers and detailed explanations; the factory floor can get hot **Praised:** - Close views of glassmakers carrying out real production work - Detailed explanations from raw materials through shaping and finishing - Small groups that make it easy to ask questions - Engaging explanations that hold children's and teenagers' interest - No pressure to buy glass after the tour **Complaints:** - The working factory floor gets hot near the furnaces Written by Guidekin from the 86 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-06-17 to 2026-09-27); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Safety glasses - Local Guide ## Not included - Private transportation ## Itinerary 1. **Step behind the scenes of a cutting-edge Murano glass factory where tradition...** (45m; admission included) - Step behind the scenes of a cutting-edge Murano glass factory where tradition meets innovation. Discover how a young, dynamic team blends centuries-old techniques with modern, energy-efficient technology to create stunning avant-garde glass masterpieces. Watch as master... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:30, 09:30, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJY81xtQOufkcRZlJ_StCZYCM Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - 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 ## Compared with other Murano & Burano Island Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 14** | €29 | 45 min–1h | 4.93 (132) | shared | | [Luxury Tour of Murano & Burano by Private Boat and Guide](/italy/venice/tours/luxury-tour-of-murano-burano-by-private-boat-and-guide/?format=md) | €290 | 4h | 4.92 (214) | private | | [Murano Burano Islands Boat Tour Glass Factory & St Erasmo Winery](/italy/venice/tours/murano-burano-islands-boat-tour-glass-factory-st-erasmo-winery/?format=md) | €109 | 4h 15m | 4.86 (139) | shared | | [Private Discovery of Murano Glass and Burano Lace](/italy/venice/tours/private-discovery-of-murano-glass-and-burano-lace/?format=md) | €150 | 4h | 4.81 (401) | shared | Ranked #2 of 14 in Murano & Burano Island Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €25 to €290, median €60; typical length 4h 8m. 3 of 14 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/murano-burano-from-venice/?format=md ## More in Venice - All Venice tours: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/tours/in-depth-guided-tour-in-a-real-murano-glass-factory/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/italy/venice/?format=md