This is a wonderful collection of glass from all eras since the methods of glass-making were introduced here in the foureenth century. The history of the local industry and some of the famous techniques are briefly but clearly explained. Personally, I found it rather odd that the tour takes you first through a collection of fine examples of contemporary products and then goes back in time, but it didn’t spoil my enjoyment.
It can be a long ride on the waterbus (more than an hour on the northern route from Piazzale Roma, or 50 minutes on the southern route from San Zaccaria) if the waterbus stops at every landing stage, but some of the morning services from San Zaccaria go non-stop in 30 minutes. The landing stages on Murano Island closest to the museum are about 5 minutes’ walk.
We booked this after finding out that the Viking tour was sold out. We realized the day before the tour that we needed to change time. When you call the number on the ticket you get a message in Italian. We are American. I booked this tour for 4 people we all lost our money because even though their site says they are available 24/7 they are NOT.
Five days prior to our tour I received a notice that the tour operator had canceled our tickets. I tried to go in to buy tickets with another site, and everything is now booked.
Wow this did not disappoint and totally perplexed as to how it stays up. Get the ticket far all areas at €27 each this will get you into each of the places of worship and museums. Be aware though that if you go in the Basillica ladies have to have shoulders covered. No vests or strappy tops.
The tower is well worth the climb for the way it messes with your mind & balance & of course the view at the top. Be careful on the steps as they are slippy especially going down. Give yourself plenty of time to put any rucksacks in the designated lockers as you can’t take them up with you.
There are lots of restaurants outside the walls with lovely reasonable food and lots of places to sit and rest as it’s very hot.
Interesting visit to this historic location
Great to see the tower and cathedral for real
Lots of useful info around the site and great photo opportunities
