Overview
A wonderful fun visit to entertain kids and adults, discovering the secrets of masks' making and anecdotes about the Venetian Carnival's classic masks. The artisan will explain to his guests how to make the traditional Venetian paper-maché masks and you will visit the magic Artist atelier of Carnival costumes.
What's Included
- Mask painting and decoration workshop led by a profeessional mask maker
- Private tour
- Visit to a mask workshop
- Mask demostration by an expert Artisan
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Sestiere Dorsoduro
30123 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The appointment for this activity is at the workshop of a famous mask maker in Venice. The maestro will introduce you to the history of mask making and the traditional Venetian masks and their different "personalities" and anecdotes in a fairy tales atmosphere, explaining the ancient technique of making a Venetian papier-mâché mask. The appointment for this activity is at the workshop of a famous mask maker in Venice.
The participant is able to see each phase of the work needed to create the mask, from the clay sculpture up to the white mask that is ready to be decorated.
By the end, you have learnt the fascinating role that Masks have played in Venetian life in an entertaining and immersive way. Participants then choose two masks to decorate amongst 50 model : from traditional Venetian to fantasy, from the theatre to Carnival, for children or for adults to masks that can be hung on the wall. All of the masks are hand-made out of papier-mâché.
The participants are now able to decorate their own mask however they wish.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
(5)Q: What's included in the price?
A: The following is included: Mask painting and decoration workshop led by a profeessional mask maker.Private tour.Visit to a mask workshop.Mask demostration by an expert Artisan. The following is NOT included: Food and drinks.Hotel pickup and drop-off. Read more Apr 2025
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Activity code: C-29762P20
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- Visit to a mask workshop.
- Mask demostration by an expert Artisan.
- Food and drinks.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 3. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice Private Mask-Painting Workshop is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Venice Private Mask-Painting Workshop will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Mask painting and decoration workshop led by a profeessional mask maker
- Private tour
- Visit to a mask workshop
- Mask demostration by an expert Artisan
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- 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
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