VENICE
The best of Venice, in order.
The 15 most popular workshops in Venice. The ones worth your hours in a city you cross on foot and by water, with prices, run times and who to book each with.
Paint your own Venice Carnival paper-mâché mask in a one-hour workshop guided by a Venetian artisan, with supplies included.
Most Popular“I bought this experience as a surprise for my wife and she loved it. San Marco was a patient and brilliant teacher and the finished mask will be put on display as a momento of our trip to Venice.”
Venice pasta and tiramisu cooking class with wine in Dorsoduro. Learn fettuccine and ravioli, then share dessert with limoncello.
“Delightful class! Had a great time learning to make pasta and tiramisu! Great way to learn and meet others from around the world. It was a hit with our teenagers!”
Make fresh pasta and classic tiramisu in Venice with wine and limoncello in a small English class, then eat what you make.
“What a great experience. The chef was very kind and helpful throughout the process. We had fun and the food we made was delicious!”
Private 75-min Murano-style glass lesson in Venice with Massimiliano Caldarone. Make a pendant, learn Murano secrets, take it home.
“We had a fantastic experience with Massimiliano. He was professional, charming, safe and extremely funny. We savored every moment from learning about the history of Murano glass to making our own glass pendants. We would highly recommend Massimiliano to anyone who’s looking for a hands-on artistic experience.”
Make a Venetian papier-mâché Carnival mask near St Mark’s Square. Small group class with paints included, master finishing, take-home souvenir.
“Absolutely amazing experience. Georgio really makes the experience memorable with history about the masks and Venice itself.”
A small-group Murano glass workshop from Venice: watch a master glassblower, make a mosaic or jewelry, ride a private water taxi, and shop with a discount.
“Very talented glass artists during demonstration. The workshop was a lot of fun with Julie and so nice to take home self-made mosaic/jewellery. The show rooms afterwards were exceptional.”
Tour Murano from Venice to watch a glassblowing demo, meet artisans, and make a bead or mosaic keepsake with lagoon views.
“tour guide was amazing, was a smooth meeting. boat ride was fun. glass artist was so talented and made it look easy making a glass horse. We was able to make out own bracelets to take home and a souvenir of our trip. would highly recommend”
Make a Venetian paper-mâché mask at Carta Alta. Learn baroque decoration and classic mask history, then take your creation home.
“Working artist’s studio. Loved the experience! There was no explanation or history of carnival mask making or the artist’s background which would have made the experience top notch!”
Paint your own Venetian mask in a small Venice studio. Choose 50+ papier-mâché designs, then add feathers and metallic gold.
“We paid extra for a bigger mask and had a wonderful time! I highly recommend this activity for all ages just to sit and be creative. Thank you it was great!”
Private Venice glassmaking lesson with artisan Massimiliano Caldarone. Create a Murano-style pendant, take it home, and get 10% off.
“An amazing introduction to Murano Glass. When in Venice take the opportunity to meet Massimillio, experience first-hand the skill and artistry he possesses. We were mesmerised by his talents and amazed we could make such a dainty glass memento for Silky and Chester”
Shop Rialto Market with a Venetian chef, then cook fresh pasta and tiramisù in a private courtyard. Spritz and Prosecco included.
“Nice background given on the history of the Rialto market and a fun and participatory cooking experience in a lovely little kitchen space.”
Cook fresh pasta and tiramisù in a local Venice home with a small-group class in English, plus prosecco aperitivo and lunch together.
“This was our favorite activity during our 2 week trip in Italy! We had a private cooking class with two of the nicest hosts. It was truly a unique and amazing experience during our time in Venice. We are excited to try out making pasta and tiramisu when we return home this week. Thank you…”
Cook fresh pasta and build classic Venice tiramisu at a local home with wine, snacks, and a small-group hands-on class.
“It was interesting to cook an authentically Italian meal in an Italian home. What a neat experience!”
Beginner Murano glassblowing class in Venice. Small-group (max 4) workshop to make your own cup or vase, pick up next day.
“Awesome experience. The team was great and to see and understand how Murano Glass is made was definitely worth the price.”
Make your own Venetian carnival mask inside the Prison Palace by St Mark’s, guided by an artisan with all materials included.
“Definitely worth booking! The staff were really helpful and nice. We all got to look around the museum while waiting for our masks to dry. Loved the experience 😊”
The basilica, the islands, the canals and the table, and every way to see them.
