1 hour
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Overview
Head to Saint Mark’s Square, where your venue for the mask workshop is located. You’ll be in the heart of Venice, making it easy to fit in other sightseeing plans either before or after the class.
A Venetian master artisan explains the ancient techniques of creating beautiful masks out of papier-mâché. Learn about the traditions of Venetian Carnival and masks that stretch back centuries.
Then enjoy hands-on instruction in creating your own mask led by a master. After the class ends, participants get to take their masks home. Or, if you're in Venice around Carnival, then you can wear your mask and join in the celebrations.
Operated by
VENICE TOURS S.R.L.
Ratings & Reviews
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We had such a wonderful...
Stacy_M, Jun 2026
We had such a wonderful experience, we are a family of four with a 9 year old girl and 13 year old boy, we ALL had so much fun!!
I would recommend this...
Kelsey_F, Jun 2026
I would recommend this experience to anyone walking around Venice, you see so many masks- both artisanally crafted and cheaply made for souvenir shops. It was so fun getting to create our own! The workshop offers enough guidance to ensure a beautiful finished product! Even my five year old’s mask is wonderful. I would also recommend this shop to anyone looking to purchase a mask. The shop owner is a true artist!
Top-notch!
826thm, Jun 2026
The workshop was a lot of fun for my daughter (7) and me, and now we have our own masks as souvenirs :) The small but charming shop is worth a visit!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about the tour and for choosing us. We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon! Best regards, Customer Care Team
Great chance to create...
Angeliki_K, Jun 2026
Great chance to create your own mask in a traditional place. Giorgio is very talented and willing to help you
Itinerary
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 hourAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- All necessary paints and supplies
- Live commentary
- Decoration course (you will get to keep the decorated mask)
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup
Additional Information
- 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
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
Italian
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.