Discover the island of Murano, admiring the mosaics of the twelfth-century Byzantine-style churches, exploring its glassmaking tradition and creating a Venetian pearl yourself using the technique of lampworking in the workshop of a local artisan.

Visit Murano, one of the most visited islands in the Venice lagoon, thanks to the reputation of glass working: discover some of the most interesting furnaces, far from the most touristic places. Among these, the oldest glassworks in the world – active since 1295 – which still manages to combine tradition with contemporary creativity and design.

The art of glass in Murano is still a huge part of the social daily life: you can see  with your own eyes by visiting the workshop of a local artisan who will make available her knowledge and her tools to teach you the ancient technique of lampworking, helping you to create a Venetian pearl, keeping alive a tradition dating back to the seventeenth century.

Finally, you will cross the island thanks to a pleasant walk through the streets of Murano to discover its hidden treasures and its churches.

Duration: 2hours