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Private Tour of Venice's Artisan Workshops
Venice
Explore Venice's hidden artisan workshops on a private tour. Meet local craftsmen, uncover ancient arts, and witness unique creations firsthand.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Venice - Embark on an evocative stroll to uncover Venice’s oldest and still thriving crafts. Wander through “calles” (alleys) and “callettas” (small alleys), exploring the city’s most traditional neighborhoods and visiting the workshops of Venetian artisans. Begin with the “squerariol,” the gondola maker, then proceed to the “remer,” who crafts oars and rowlocks, and continue to the “mascarer,” the artisan behind Carnival masks. Finally, visit the oldest weaving factory and the studio of the last local wood carver.
What's Included
- Squerariol gondola external view
- Tourist guide
- Oar maker demonstration
- Mask maker demonstration
- Private factory visit
Additional Information
Meet your Venetian guide and embark on a journey through time. This private tour will allow you to discover centuries-old culture by visiting ancient crafts, most of them inaccessible to tourists. You will get surprised by artisan works that exist only in this region. You will listen to the story of this art directly from the shop owner, and you will see how the masterpiece their skills. You will discover 4 old artisan shops: mask maker, oar maker, gondola maker and weaver.
Location
Ferrovia Compartimentale (ex F30)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
