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Venetian Carnival Mask Making Class in Venice, Italy

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Overview

Available languages

English
Italian
French
Spanish

1 hour 15 minutes

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If you want to live a real experience in the heart of Venice that's the right choice!

A Venetian Master Artisan will explain to you, in 1 hour course, the traditional art of decorating a mask, an artistic personal event which will make you live the preparation for the Venetian Carnival.

Create your own unique masterpiece and following your artistic streak, a special memory of an amazing experience and keep your artistic creation of the most emblematic icon of Venice!

An unconventional and handcrafted moment to live with your family or friends!

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after otherwise it will be refunded)

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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

All necessary paints and supplies

Live commentary

Decoration course (you will get to keep the decorated mask)

Hotel pickup

What To Expect

1

Piazza San Marco

A Venetian master artisan will explain you the ancient technique of decorating a Venetian papier-mâché mask providing information about the use of masks in Venice during past centuries. At the end of the course, you will keep the mask as a very special souvenir to bring back home.

1 hour • Admission Included

Options

Local Artisan Studio

Discover the secrets of Carnival masks and create your own. Meet Giorgio, the mask maker and discover the secrets of this art
Starting point:
San Marco 596 Venetian Masks, P.za San Marco, 598, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Atelier in Prisons' Palace

Visit the Prison's Palace for a mask decoration workshop with a local craftsman. Make your own mask to take home.
Starting point:
Circolo Artistico - Palazzo Delle Prigioni, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4209, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

Reviews

4.60

503 reviews

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  • This was fantastic- such...

    Jennifer O,

    Oct 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This was fantastic- such a unique experience! Even if you aren’t a great artist you will leave with a beautiful mask. All the finishing embellishment he adds at the end really makes it look like it was professionally painted! We had the best time as a family!

  • The art of the Venetian mask

    Michael M,

    Oct 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    A Small Family Enterprise, passionate about the art of masks, an activity to do during a visit to Venice. No comparison possible:)

  • Magical painting experience

    Cameron L,

    Sep 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Alvis was great. He made the experience magical. He was very interactive and easy to talk to. He gave direction and ideas thatsparked our imagination. Alvis was helpful and gave us great tips as we painted our masks. Wonderful experience!

  • It's a very...

    Waldemar W,

    Sep 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It is a very nice experience, Giorgio is an expert person and knows how to transmit his knowledge... this time we were able to make our masks with his help and decorated them.. they were beautiful!!

  • Fun experience for us

    Riccardo D,

    Sep 27, 2025

    - Viator

    4.00

    The experience was fun and the masks were of good quality. Our host was great. I would have liked more instruction and advice.

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