PRIVATE TOUR · VENETIAN LAGOON

Murano Experience

Name: On board, on the lagoon.
Uploaded: 2026-09-11T07:39:26Z
Duration: PT57.9S
Description: A water taxi at the moorings and cruising the Venice lagoon, filmed from above and from the water.

The art of glass, with a return water taxi transfer.

AVAILABILITY

Duration: 1 hr 30 min
Your group: Water Taxi: up to 10 guests
Experience: Private boat
Private guide: Optional · +100 €

THE EXPERIENCE

Inside the world of Murano glass.

A one-and-a-half-hour experience devoted to Murano glass, visiting one of the island’s largest glass factories. The visit includes a live glassmaking demonstration and the opportunity to see original works by Pino Signoretto and other artists. Pick-up and return to Venice are by private water taxi. You can add a private guide for €100.

Photographs of Murano and glassmaking are illustrative: they do not document the factory visited or Pino Signoretto’s works. Water taxi photographs show the type of boat; the assigned boat may vary.

YOUR TOUR, YOUR BOAT

Your tour boat.

€150 per group, for up to 10 guests, including a return private water taxi, factory visit and demonstration. Optional private guide: +€100, for a total of €250.

Water Taxi

Up to 10 guests

150 €per group · 1–10 guests

A €150 fare for the group, from 1 to 10 guests. Optional private guide: +€100.

Private water taxi pick-up in Venice and return transfer. Both transfers and the factory visit are included in the experience’s total 90 minutes.

Private guide: Optional · +100 €

BOOK WATER TAXI

The guide does not use a guest place and is not counted when calculating additional-guest supplements.

On board, on the lagoon.

A water taxi at the moorings and cruising the Venice lagoon, filmed from above and from the water. Duration: 58 seconds.

Water Taxi, a closer look.

Wooden Venetian Water Taxi seen from the bow, moored between the dock posts — Water Taxi · at the mooring

Wooden Venetian Water Taxi underway, seen from above with the skipper at the helm — Water Taxi · on the water

Side view of a wooden Venetian water taxi ashore on wheeled supports, with its cabin and open canopy — The wooden hull · ashore

Water taxi cabin with two pale upholstered benches, a wooden floor and side windows — The cabin and seating

Wooden water taxi moored beside dock posts, with its cabin and seating visible — The water taxi at the dock

Check dates, extras and the total before confirming. An availability enquiry does not confirm a booking.

Inside the glassmaking workshop.

A glassmaker shaping molten glass in a Murano workshop; illustrative photograph — The glassmaker at work · illustrative photograph

Hands and tools shaping a glass vessel in Murano; illustrative photograph — Shaping the glass · illustrative photograph

The glowing opening of a glassmaking furnace in Murano; illustrative photograph — The heat of the furnace · illustrative photograph

A glass object being worked in a flame; illustrative photograph, not of the factory visited — Precision at the flame · illustrative photograph

STOP BY STOP

Your itinerary.

90 minutes in total: transfer to Murano, factory visit and demonstration, and return to Venice. Pick-up and return points are agreed with you. The optional guide accompanies the experience without extending the tour.

Pick-up in Venice
Meet at the agreed point and travel to Murano in a private water taxi reserved for your group.
Factory demonstration
Visit the factory and watch glassmaking live. The demonstration is included even when you book without a private guide.
Works by glass artists
During the visit, see original pieces by Pino Signoretto and works by other artists displayed at the factory.
Return to Venice
Return by private water taxi to the agreed point. The return journey is included in the total duration of one hour and a half.

IN YOUR TOUR

What is included.

Private water taxi pick-up in Venice
Visit to a Murano glass factory
Live glassmaking demonstration
Return to Venice by private water taxi

PLEASE CONSIDER

Extras & personal expenses.

Optional private guide: +€100 per group
Personal purchases of glass objects or artworks

PLAN YOUR DEPARTURE

Practical information.

Meeting point

For lagoon tours, you can select San Zaccaria, Ponte Valeria Solesin, Sant’Alvise, San Giobbe or Fondamente Nove when booking. For Giudecca or other requirements, contact us before booking. The exact meeting point and time are confirmed for your booking.

What to bring

For island walks, we recommend comfortable shoes. Dress for the season and the breeze on the water; bring sunglasses and sun protection on sunny days.

Cancellation

Cancel at least 48 hours before the service starts for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours incur a charge of 100% of the cost.

FAQ

Before you step on board.

Answers to help you plan your tour. Contact us before booking to discuss mobility needs, children or a particular itinerary.

LET’S TALK

How long does it last and how many guests can join?

Murano Experience · 1 hr 30 min. Water Taxi: up to 10 guests. The guide does not use a guest place and is not counted when calculating additional-guest supplements. The duration includes cruising and stops.

What does the factory visit include?

The visit includes a live glassmaking demonstration and the opportunity to see original works by Pino Signoretto and other artists. The demonstration is included without a private guide; any purchases of artworks are separate.

Is a guide required or included in the price?

No. A private guide is optional and costs an additional €100 per group: €150 without a guide or €250 with a guide. Select the option during booking. The total duration remains 90 minutes, and the guide does not use a guest place.

Where is the pick-up?

How can I check arrangements for children or reduced mobility?

Contact us before booking with children’s ages, mobility needs and any aids you use. We will check access to the taxi, landing and factory with you.

What are the cancellation conditions?

Cancel at least 48 hours before the service starts for a full refund. Cancellations within 48 hours incur a charge of 100% of the cost.

How is the boat used during the tour?

Private water taxi pick-up in Venice and return transfer. Both transfers and the factory visit are included in the experience’s total 90 minutes.

Which boat is provided and how is the price calculated?

€150 per group, for up to 10 guests, including a return private water taxi, factory visit and demonstration. Optional private guide: +€100, for a total of €250. The guide does not use a guest place and is not counted when calculating additional-guest supplements.

YOUR VENICE

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