Venice Gondola Ride and Glassblowing Demonstration

This Venice combo tour offers a wealth of art and architecture, as you admire Venice from the water on a scenic gondola ride and observe its inspiring artisans perform age-old techniques of glass making.

The Magic Art of Glassblowing
Visit an old glass factory showroom to observe a unique demonstration of glass-blowing by master craftsmen, as per the methods passed down by generations. Watch him mould glass in front of your eyes and transform it into an exclusive piece of art. The demonstrations of age-old techniques of glass-blowing will astound you as you see the creation of the simplest of objects like cups, glasses, mirrors and lamps, that manage to amaze art-lovers around the world.

This breathtaking alteration of glass seems effortless and graceful, when in fact it is one of the most intricate skills, passed on by one generation to another. Take in the smells and sounds of the furnace as the modern-day glassblower explains the complex phases of Venetian glass making, the techniques of which were a well-kept secret in the Venetian Republic, ever since 13th century Roman Empire.

End this experience with a glass surprise offered lovingly to each family or couple.

Gondola Ride
Prepare for a beautiful evening, as you pass through the picturesque canals of Venice on a charming gondola ride. Take a cruise through the quiet waterways, while passing under mini bridges and along a section of the Grand Canal.

See the legendary La Fenice Theatre and enjoy the awe-inspiring sight of the Mozart House, as you move along the Rio (Canal) “De le Ostreghe”. Sail through the most picturesque part of Grand Canal and witness the splendid Peggy Guggenheim Collection. See Doge's Palace and St. Mark’s Belltower, upon reaching the Salute Church and Punta della Dogana.

Feel free to take the gondola ride on a different day, if tired.