Artisanal Workshops Tour of Backstreet Venice

This quintessential Venetian experience is ideal for travelers looking to go behind the façade of the city and learn about the artisans who have made the city famous. You will meet the incredibly skilled craftspeople who have for generations made the gondolas, the masks, the costumes, and all the fine things that Venice is world-renowned for.
Enjoy a walk with your local, English-speaking private guide through the traditional districts of the city, and visit a collection of Venetian artisans' workshops located in the lesser-known back alleys of Venice.
You'll visit the workshops of gondola makers, mask makers, and weavers and learn about the intricacies of carving the oars and rowlocks. You'll be treated to a demonstration of how to make a Carnival mask – and observe the colorful precision involved in each hand-made piece. The tour concludes with a visit to an ancient weaving factory and to the atelier of the last local woodcarver. You will walk away from this tour feeling enriched with a new appreciation for how Venice was forged and made famous by these talented and dedicated artists.
Duration: 3 hours