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Venetian Carnival Mask Making Class in Venice, Italy
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Venetian Carnival Mask Making Class in Venice, Italy

by Venice City Tours

1 hour
Venice
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1 hour
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × €62.10
All taxes and fees included

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All taxes and fees included

Overview

This 75-minute Venetian Carnival mask making class takes place in Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy. A Venetian master artisan leads the session, explaining the traditional techniques used to decorate papier-mâché masks and providing information about the historical role of masks during the Venice Carnival. Participants receive all necessary paints and supplies to create and decorate their own mask. The class includes live commentary and ends with each participant keeping their decorated mask as a souvenir. The activity is suitable for families and friends. Hotel pickup is not included. The tour does not operate during exceptional high tide; in such cases, it may be postponed or refunded. Visitors should be aware that on certain dates, a city access fee may apply to travelers staying outside Venice.

Highlights

Led by a Venetian master artisan
Traditional Venetian mask decorating techniques explained
Held in Piazza San Marco
All paints and supplies included
Decorated mask kept as a souvenir
Lasts about 75 minutes

What's included

All necessary paints and supplies for mask decoration
Live commentary during the course
Decoration course with a mask to keep

What's not included

Hotel pickup is not included

Itinerary

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Piazza San Marco

The course takes place in Piazza San Marco where a Venetian master artisan teaches the traditional art of decorating papier-mâché masks. The instructor also provides information about the historical role of masks in Venice. After the session, participants keep the mask they decorated as a personal souvenir.

60 min

Meeting point

Prison Palace is close to San Marco Square beside Doge's Palace. Do not go to the entrance of Doge's Palace, to get to the Prisons Palace cross the bridge on the right side of the entrance of the Doge's Palace.

End point

Prison Palace is close to San Marco Square beside Doge's Palace. Do not go to the entrance of Doge's Palace, to get to the Prisons Palace cross the bridge on the right side of the entrance of the Doge's Palace.

Languages

English (guide)Italian (guide)French (guide)Spanish (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–4 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Suitable for all fitness levels
The tour does not operate during exceptional high tide; it may be rescheduled or refunded if not possible
A €5 access fee applies on some dates for travelers staying outside Venice; details and exemptions are available at https://cda.ve.it
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