Murano Glassblowing & Burano Lace-Making Tour

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Duration: 5h
Location: Murano, Italy | Murano, Italy


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
The ancient traditions of glassblowing & lace-making
Live glassblowing demonstration in Murano
Colorful houses & renowned lace-making in Burano
Daily life in Burano—women stitching lace outdoor
Roundtrip transportation on a comfortable water taxi

Inclusions:
Guided tour of Murano and Burano
Admission fees
Discount at the glassblowing and lace-making shop
Roundtrip transportation by boat
Commentary in English
Headset for tour commentary

Description:

The small islands of Murano and Burano live on as striking examples of what Venice used to be: a mix of ancient traditions passed down from generation to generation. Discover the age-old arts of glassblowing and lace-making as local artisans practice their crafts before your eyes.

Leave Venice behind you and reach Murano, whose glass-making reputation came to life when the Venetian Republic ordered glass-makers to move their foundries here, fearing fire. A craftsman engages in glassblowing as you learn its intimate details, such as how the sand becomes glass and what gives the glass its color. Take some time to shop for the perfect souvenir and wander the island on your own.

Your next stop is Burano, a traditional fishing village famous for its handmade lace. Take pictures of the colorful houses and follow your guide through cobblestone streets where women sit stitching lace like their ancestors before them. Watch their painstaking craft and explore the fascinating local museum to learn more about the art form's history.