THE ART OF
FIRE
An exclusive journey into the historic furnace. Witness the creation of masterpieces.
What to Expect
Watch master glassblowers craft unique pieces in the historic furnace
15-minute guided tour + showroom — no crowds, just you and the artisans
Instant QR code by email — skip the queue, enter directly
Secure Your Visit
Private Furnace Visit
Duration: 15 Minutes + Showroom Tour
- Open date · valid 12 months, no time slot
- Open daily · 9:00–17:30
SSL encrypted · Powered by Stripe
Your Journey to Murano
Public Water Bus (Vaporetto)
Private Water Taxi
Vetreria Ducale: Murano glass since 1950
Vetreria Ducale has been making artistic glass on the island of Murano since 1950. In its furnace on Fondamenta Navagero, master glassblowers carry on a craft that Murano families have handed down for almost a thousand years, and every piece is made entirely by hand.
Glassmaking moved from Venice to Murano more than nine centuries ago, partly to keep the fire of the furnaces away from a city built largely of wood. Today Vetreria Ducale works with some of the island's leading master glassmakers and presents their new works.
From sand to finished piece
- 01
Colour
Pure silica sand is melted at very high temperature with metal oxides: each oxide, and its quantity, sets the colour and its intensity.
- 02
Shaping
The master glassblower blows or models the molten glass into its final shape, helped by three or four specialists. This is the stage you watch live during the visit.
- 03
Annealing
The still-hot piece cools slowly for many hours in a long annealing oven before any further work.
- 04
Finishing
In the grinding workshop, the moleria, diamond wheels smooth and finish the piece, which is then ready to be signed.
What we make
Chandeliers and lighting, mirrors, tableware and glass sculptures, all handmade in Murano.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vetreria Ducale?
Vetreria Ducale is a Murano glassworks that has been making artistic glass by hand since 1950, in its furnace at Fondamenta Navagero 76 on the island of Murano, Venice. It produces chandeliers, mirrors, tableware and glass sculptures, and visitors can watch its master glassblowers at work.
How much does a ticket cost?
Entry to the furnace costs €6 per person. Children under 10 enter free and do not need a ticket.
What will I see during the visit?
You watch master glassblowers shape molten glass in the historic furnace of Vetreria Ducale, working the same way Murano artisans have for centuries. After the demonstration you are free to walk through the showroom, where the finished pieces are on display.
How is Murano glass made?
At Vetreria Ducale, Murano glass is made in four stages: pure silica sand is melted with metal oxides that give it its colour; the master glassblower blows or shapes the molten glass with a team of three or four specialists; the piece cools slowly for many hours in an annealing oven; finally it is ground and finished with diamond wheels in the moleria. Every piece is made by hand.
How long does the visit last?
The guided demonstration in the furnace lasts about 15 minutes, followed by a free visit to the showroom. Plan for roughly 30 minutes in total.
What are the opening hours?
Vetreria Ducale is open every day, from 9:00 to 17:30.
Do I need to choose a date or time?
No. The ticket is open-dated: you can use it on any day within 12 months of purchase, during opening hours (9:00–17:30). There is no time slot to book.
Where is Vetreria Ducale and how do I get there?
Vetreria Ducale is at Fondamenta Navagero 76, on the island of Murano in Venice. Take vaporetto line 7 to the "Murano Navagero" stop: the furnace is 30 seconds on foot to the right. From San Marco the journey takes about 40 minutes. Private water taxis can dock directly at our own pier.
How do I receive my ticket?
You receive a QR code by email as soon as your payment goes through. Show it on your phone at the entrance — there is nothing to print and no queue to wait in.
Do children need a ticket?
No. Children under 10 enter free and do not need a ticket, so you only pay for the adults in your group.
Is the payment secure?
Payments are handled by Stripe over an encrypted connection. We accept credit and debit cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay, and your card details never reach our servers.