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
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.
Daily
Art of glassblowing: 20 mins
Gondola ride: 30 mins
Art of glassblowing: 12:00pm or 2:30pm
Gondola ride: 11:00am or 4:00pm
Art of glassblowing: Make your way to close to the well of Bacino Orseolo, in front of the shop Testolini Bottega Dell’Arte address San Marco 1758.
Gondola ride:
Ground floor colonnade in front of Museo Correr’s Entrance at the corner with "Poste Italiane – Saint Mark’s Square. The representative will be waiting with a placard with “Gondola tour” written on it.
The gondola station is two minutes walking distance away from the meeting point
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the start time.
Same as the start point
Voucher information: No need to print! If you are travelling with a smart phone or tablet you can present your voucher on your device.
Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended.
Unfortunately, the tour is not accessible to people with walking disabilities.
The tour is not private and is shared with other guests not belonging to the same party.
Each gondola can host maximum 6 people; the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on the guest’s weight.
The itinerary could change in case of wind or bad weather or high tide. Tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or local gondolier's strike.
Check in 5 minutes prior to the start time of the Art of Glassblowing and 10 minutes prior to the departure time of Gondola ride.
This is a combo offer that includes two services; therefore it is compulsory to print 2 paper vouchers or to show the mobile voucher twice.
You must indicate the dates of each tour.
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