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Murano Glass Show: Artistry in The Glass Cathedral
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219 Ratings
Murano
Experience the authentic craftsmanship of Murano Glass Blowing at The Glass Cathedral. Watch the masters at work as they create stunning pieces before your eyes in a unique XIIth century Church setting.
Experience the authentic craftsmanship of Murano Glass Blowing at The Glass Cathedral. Watch the masters at work as they create stunning pieces before your eyes in a unique XIIth century Church setting.
Duration:
25 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Glass Cathedral - Santa Chiara - Join us for a remarkable and spectacular show of the Glass Masters of “The Glass Cathedral” which is dedicated to the love of working with Murano Glass and to the creation of endearing symbols of love by precision glass-making. You will have a chance to see first-hand the beauty and ambiance of our historic…
- The Glass Cathedral - Santa Chiara - Join us for a remarkable and spectacular show of the Glass Masters of “The Glass Cathedral” which is dedicated to the love of working with Murano Glass and to the creation of endearing symbols of love by precision glass-making. You will have a chance to see first-hand the beauty and ambiance of our historic building which was once the church “Former church of Santa Chiara”. You will be surrounded by soft music and the beautiful works of Murano Glass. Here, you will be able to observe the masters at work and watch as they create two original pieces before your eyes. The show is 25-minutes long. You may have a drink while enjoying our glass blowing show.
What's Included
- The Glass Masters show
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guide
- The Glass Masters show
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Guide
What's Not Included
- Drinks excluded
- Drinks excluded
Additional Information
Embark on a captivating and extraordinary display by the Glass Masters from ‘The Glass Cathedral,’ an establishment dedicated to the art of Murano Glass. Experience the most comprehensive glass-blowing demonstration on the Murano island, set in a unique atmosphere of a former 12th-century church that became a glass factory as early as 1826. Amid…
Embark on a captivating and extraordinary display by the Glass Masters from ‘The Glass Cathedral,’ an establishment dedicated to the art of Murano Glass. Experience the most comprehensive glass-blowing demonstration on the Murano island, set in a unique atmosphere of a former 12th-century church that became a glass factory as early as 1826. Amid soothing music and mesmerizing Murano Glass artworks, witness the mastery of the artisans as they craft two unique pieces right before you. This 25-minute visual marvel can be further enjoyed with a glass of fine Prosecco or your favorite drink during your visit with us.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No minimum age required
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Location
The Glass Cathedral - Santa Chiara
Fondamenta Daniele Manin 1, Church Santa Chiara
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(219 Ratings)
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Mariafelipa_c
Feb 27, 2026
Visit Blow Glass - They meet the schedules and are clear in the explanation, although they don't interact with the master of glass.
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I2511ducatherineo
Jan 31, 2026
Excellent Try this! - It was excellent - a lovely venue in an old church and very skilful glass blowing which you could see from very close up. Very near to the vaporetto back to Venice too.
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Lauramm4467oa
Jan 26, 2026
A great glass blowing experience - This was a great way to see glass blowing close up. The demonstration showed many different techniques and finished pieces. The artist was amazing, and we could have a look around the beautiful venue after the demonstration. Definitely worth seeing.
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Lucyj514
Jan 19, 2026
A Fascinating and Engaging Group Experience - We visited the Glass Cathedral for a glass-blowing display as part of a group activity, and it was a fantastic experience. The demonstration was both visually impressive and engaging, offering a fascinating insight into the skill, precision, and artistry behind traditional glass blowing.
It worked especially well for a group setting, keeping everyone interested with plenty of opportunity to watch the process up close. The setting itself adds to the atmosphere, making it feel special rather than just a standard demonstration.
A great choice for team-building or corporate groups, and an activity that is both cultural and memorable. Highly recommended for anyone looking to add something unique and interactive to a group itinerary
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Rebecca_p
Jan 7, 2026
Don’t miss this beautiful experience when in Murano! - Truly a unique and beautiful experience. The Glass Cathedral is one of the most beautiful buildings I’ve ever been in. The demonstration was so much more than glass blowing. Music was played, explanations of what you are seeing came over the sound system and the glass blower was very theatrical and extremely talented. Not your typical glass blowing demo. And it was only 15€ with no pressure to buy anything from a “gift shop”! There are lovely items for sale, but again, no pressure. I highly highly recommend this experience (I have been to Murano before and have seen demos associated with specific shops…lots of sales pitches… and they are nothing like this) I don’t ish I could give it 10 stars!
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Meredithh93
Dec 30, 2025
See a master glass artist at work in a gorgeous setting! - Amazing opportunity to see a master glass-maker at work in a gorgeous restored church, all for a low price per person. The "performance" is accompanied by a recording (Italian, then French, then English) explaining about the masters, the history and art of glass making/blowing on Murano, and the restoration of the venue (which is super stunning by the way). The artist made a gorgeous bowl in many colors, and in literally 5 minutes, he made a bird! Afterwards, I tried asking him some questions but he only spoke Italian, so we managed to communicate a little bit and then he offered to let me sit at his workstation and hold the equipment. Such a treat! He was so kind, and what a memory!
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Scodeggio_official
Nov 30, 2025
Must do experience in Murano - The location makes it more special, the glass master was not at his best and still delivered a great performance that kept the kids captivated and interested the adults. Good value for money
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Lori
Nov 24, 2025
Really nice overview of glass work/blowing - Loved this short but informative demonstration in Murano. Music and drinks were a nice touch. I think most ages would enjoy. Highly recommend.
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Farah_s
Nov 22, 2025
Underwhelming and overpriced - Surprised by all the high ratings on this one. The experience was notably below average for the price paid. There was no commentary on what was happening, just a glass master doing his work. The glass master was good at his craft but didn’t speak a word or interact with audience. We thought we were waiting for the show to begin and were expecting some explanation of the art/science of glass making - only to realize show was over. We attended 3-5 mins late so may have missed an intro video not sure.
Other than the check in staff no one in the establishment spoke a single word with us. Just ignored throughout. Felt like a rip off and tourist trap for what we paid (14 euro each) - you’re better off catching a free or 2-3 euro show elsewhere. Waste of time and money.
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Swissinfo
Dec 24, 2025
Let down by provider of venue - Arrived 1 minute after the viewing time, no staff presence onsite doors locked and lights out, no way to bring our problem to this venue not what you would expect from a live venue site, this compliant has been raised to both TripAdvisor and Viator who are investigating, final step will be to raise issue with PayPal of which this fails the PayPal purchasing and administration guide lines.
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