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Venetian Mask Workshop: Create Your Own Carnival Mask
3.7
24 Ratings
Venezia
Uncover the hidden gems of Venice on a guided tour that includes glass-blowing and mask-making experiences. Explore the historic Palazzo delle Prigioni and learn the art of mask decoration from an expert artisan. Create your own unique Venetian Carnival mask to take home as a souvenir.
Duration:
1 hour
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Palazzo delle Prigioni - Venice embodies history, culture, civilization, and experience. Don’t merely observe the city as if it were a mere spectacle; Venice is to be embraced as a singular and memorable adventure. Join us in exploring the craft of mask decoration, the esteemed and unparalleled art of glasswork, and indulge your taste buds with a sample of ‘historical’ Venetian chocolate.
What's Included
- All materials
- Artisan instructor
- Carnival mask workshop
What's Not Included
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Embark on a journey to the historic Palazzo delle Prigioni, nestled in the vibrant heart of Venice near the iconic Piazza San Marco. This adventure offers a deep dive into the authentic art of Venice through an exclusive Mask Workshop held within the majestic walls of the Palazzo.
Embrace the opportunity to explore the art of mask decoration under the guidance of an expert artisan. This workshop provides all the materials you need – from vivid colors to sparkling glitters – to adorn a traditional Venetian Carnival mask. Your skilled craftsman instructor will introduce you to ancient techniques of mask decoration, allowing you to bring your creativity to life.
This hands-on experience not only teaches you the age-old traditions of Venetian mask-making but also lets you create a unique masterpiece. The mask you design and decorate will serve as a memorable souvenir, a tangible piece of Venetian culture that you can take home.
- Please note that lunch is not included.
- Not suggested for people with reduced mobility
- The tour may be led by a bilngual guide
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Circolo Artistico - Palazzo Delle Prigioni
Riva degli Schiavoni
Meet at Prison Palace, close to St Mark's Square. To get to the Prisons Palace, cross the bridge on the right-hand side of the entrance of the Doge's Palace.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
3.7
(24 Ratings)
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Tara_l
Aug 11, 2022
Ricardo was a empathetic,... - Ricardo was a empathetic, patient , helpful and very informative guide. He made our experience memorable and unique.
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Robermir000
Mar 4, 2018
Great Service, Value, and App! - I really enjoyed this tour! We started off with glass blowing and my friend and I were the only ones there so it felt like a private tour! It was awesome to see this process and made seeing each glass piece from there on much more interesting. We also got a small souvenir at the end which was very nice! There were more people on our gondola tour as people can purchase just the gondola for around 4 euro less (I would highly recommend the package deal). Our guide let us use a new application they are piloting that explains what you are seeing as you are in the gondola based on your location. It really enhanced the experience. I loved every minute of this, worth every penny!
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Manasi
Feb 26, 2018
The gondola is an experience one can... - <p>The gondola is an experience one can have when in Venice. With this combo tour, one does not have to worry about dealing with the gondoliers. The tour guide takes care of all of it. Also, the glass blowing demonstration was indeed something unique and very creative. We enjoyed the whole journey to move about in Venice in a gondola and viewing the Grand Canal.</p>
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Thomas
Dec 18, 2017
Perfect - very good organization. perfect service. Venice is always worth a visit. Thanks for the nice day. keep it up.
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Davidjr_g
Jun 29, 2022
Skip glassblowing! - The gondola ride was really cool and definitely a great price when compared to the price you'd pay if you paid at a gondola station. I would skip the glass blowing portion. It's really a gimmick to rhen hit you up on a semi-hard sale to buy some of their very expensive glass products.
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Michelle_j
Jul 5, 2022
Great Gondola ride around... - Great Gondola ride around Venice. Glass blowing demo was literally 5 minutes and then you were into a very expensive shop of glass. We didn't stay long here.
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Emma_d
Mar 28, 2019
Kind of good. Felt ripped off with the second part, sadly. - Gondola was totally worth the experience. We were very excited for the glass blowing portion of the tour. Our initial guide we met up with mislead us for where the location of the glass blowing was and we missed it. Definitely felt like we got ripped off half the tour... too bad
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Catherine
Mar 21, 2019
Not worth my money (or yours) - I was unable to book a walking tour while we were in Venice so this was the backup plan. It was a mistake - we would have been better off with a guidebook. The glassblowing demonstration was all of 5 minutes (if that) and culminated with a 'visit' to a Venetian glass shop that felt more like entrapment as there was no obvious way out. And too late I noticed the e-mailed instructions about the audio option to 'guide' us on the gondola ride so we had no idea of what we were seeing. Unfortunately, a ride in a gondola is really not interesting unless you know what you're gliding past. Even if it was a couple in love, it's not very romantic to be in the smaller canals. Whatever happened to the days of singing gondoliers, or at least gondoliers who introduced themselves and made an effort to make your ride more enjoyable?!
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Marta
Apr 22, 2018
The glassblowing demonstration was a... - <p>The glassblowing demonstration was a little disappointing. It seemed quite rushed and then we were taken straight into the shop where they demonstrated what was for sale. It would have been nicer to have more of an explanation about Murano glass and not just a sales pitch. <br/>
The gondola ride was a bit short but nice.<br/>
Overall, not worth saving the money on a single gondola ride by combining these two things. Best just to pay a little bit more for an extended gondola ride by itself.<br/>
London April 2018</p>
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Leandraguy
Nov 1, 2019
Terrible start to end - The meeting location was a nightmare to get to, we couldn’t find it for over two hours. The directions they give you on the ticket is almost useless. GPS does not work well here.
The glass blowing demo is less than 3 min.
The remaining 30 min is them trying to sell you 1K-4K blown glass.
I had to call the help number to find where the guide went for the gondola ride.
The gondola ride sucks, it’s 6 people PACKED on a boat and the guy rowing is smoking a cigarette or talking to the other rowers the entire time. No, they will NOT sing to you.
DON’T WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS EXCURSION!
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