Top Italy Craft Classes

Get hands-on experience with one-to-one guidance during a private glassmaking lesson. Discover the secrets of Murano glassmaking techniques from one of the most renowned craftsmen of Venice. The 90-minute workshop includes all materials—including your own marvelous glass artwork to take home—plus a 10 percent discount on glassworks from the artist.

Partake in one of Italy’s most time-honored art forms during this two-and-a-half-hour small-group glass-blowing workshop on the island of Murano. Suitable for beginners, workshops include a live demonstration and hands-on instruction in shaping molten glass. Make an original art object to take back home as a souvenir, ready for pickup the next day. Your glass piece can also be shipped worldwide at an additional cost.

Smell terrific after this tour of a master perfumer's workshop in a Renaissance palace in Florence. Learn how he chooses his ingredients, makes his perfumes and sniffs out an amazing fragrance. Then make your own! Leave with a small bottle of your own bespoke fragrance and a certificate signed by the fragrance master himself.

Tuscany has been known for its pottery since ancient times, and with this hands-on class you’ll enjoy an introduction to traditional Tuscan “majolica” in just a few hours. Head to a family-run workshop in Montelupo, a village known for its pottery production since the Renaissance. Visit a real pottery factory and learn about Italian techniques then create your own masterpiece that you can take home alongside a master potter.

Find out what it takes to be an ancient Roman gladiator at the Gladiator School of Rome. During a hands-on lesson with instructors from the Historic Group of Rome, learn how to fight with authentic weapons of the time while wearing a traditional gladiator tunic and belt. Located on the Appian Way, not far from the Colosseum, this class is a unique and interactive way to learn about ancient Roman history, sports, and culture. Select a lesson time when booking.

Sip an aperitivo, Italian-style, while painting your very own masterpiece during this evening activity. You'll get the chance to paint, chat with your friends and family, and listen to music in the center of Rome. This pre-dinner activity is perfect for getting the party started, munching some pizza and snacks, and then heading out on the town.

Channel the artistry of Italian masterpieces during a private 2-hour painting class in the heart of Rome. All materials are included for your convenience and no previous fine art experience is necessary, as your guide provides a crash course in color, composition, and technique. Leave class with a finished canvas to bring home, gift a friend, or commemorate your visit.

Due to large crowds and numerous historical attractions, visiting a city like Rome isn't always easy for kids. This tour, which is designed specifically for young explorers, ensures that kids stay interested and engaged during a tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Plus skip-the-line admission tickets mean that you'll save hours of waiting in line.

If you’re traveling to Rome by train, make sure your arrival is straightforward and stress-free by booking this private transfer service. When you hop off your train at either Rome Termini or Rome Tiburtina railway station, simply join up with your private driver, settle into your comfortable, private vehicle, and enjoy an effortless journey direct to your central Rome hotel. It’s that easy!

Visit the Musei Capitolini (Capitoline Museums) in Rome to learn about the Roman Empire. Considered to be the world's first museum, as a space where art is accessible to the public, the Capitolini features art and artifacts that depict the city's history, including a sculpture of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome. Booking admission in advance saves you time in the ticket line.

Experience the Colosseum and Ancient Rome on this 3-hour Viator Exclusive tour. Skip the long lines at the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill, where you'll listen to your guide's engaging narrative. This small-group tour includes just 6 participants per group for guaranteed personal attention from your guide and can only be booked through Viator.

Enjoy an evening of opera and traditional Neapolitan folk music with this unique performance that pairs The Three Tenors with the Mandolin Orchestra of the Neapolitan Mandolin Academy. Listen to famous arias plus rollicking Neapolitan classics like “O’ Sole Mio” and “Funiculì Funiculà” accompanied by mandolin, cello, and grand piano and set against the historic backdrop of the Church of St. Paul's Within the Walls in the heart of Rome.

Experience Rome after dark with a family-friendly 2.5-hour tour. Follow your kid-loving guide to sites such as the Marcus Aurelius Column, Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, and the Trevi Fountain. Kids can complete fun activities such as photo contests, quizzes, and treasure hunts. Drinks, pizza, and gelato included.

Discover the secrets behind painting or sculpting with a small-group art lesson in a Florence art studio. Learn from an artist in an inspiring, sun-filled private studio. Work on your own creation, painting with oils or sculpting with clay, in a class suitable for beginners and experts alike.

When in Rome, treat yourself to a luxurious Italian dinner at a family-run restaurant near the Pantheon. Hosted by a culinary connoisseur, this evening experience includes local specialties, from pasta to a meat dish to dessert. Each course is accompanied by a glass of regional wine, and the evening starts with a classic Italian aperitivo in the private cellar, where you enjoy a glass of prosecco served with cured meat and cheeses. This small-group dinner is limited to 10 people for a more intimate experience.

Watch a live opera performance at an atmospheric setting—the Palazzo Santa Chiara. By securing admission in advance, it saves the disappointment of tickets selling out on the day, or the time delays of waiting in long ticket lines. Enjoy the magnificent acoustics of the intimate venue, as you watch the singers and musicians of the Great Opera Arias concert.

Where better to experience ‘La Traviata’ than in Italy, the birthplace of the opera? Enjoy a thrilling 2.5-hour performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s classic opera, performed by the renowned I Virtuosi dell'Opera di Roma in Rome in the spectacular setting of the Church of St Paul within the Walls.

Get first-hand experience making mosaics on this workshop with a master mosaicist. At a historical family-owned mosaic studio, work with local marble tiles to create traditional Roman mosaics. Learn about texture, composition, and marble tile cutting while hearing stories about the history of the craft. Take home your completed mosaic at the end of the workshop.

Discover the island of Murano, near Venice, with a small-group glass workshop and walking tour. See traditional artistry in action at Murano’s famous glass factories and visit the workshop of a local artist for a hands-on class. Complete the experience with a walk around Murano to see its churches, landmarks, and striking architecture.

For this private mask-decorating workshop in Venice, arrive at a traditional atelier, and get a blank sand-colored mask that’s ready for your artist eye. Use feathers, sequins, and other materials to make a masterpiece. Your guide will share facts about the history of mask making and can also show you some great techniques to use. Afterward, you’ll get to bring home your decorated mask.

A concentrate for those who are curious to learn more about the majolica production of Vietri sul mare ceramics and its tradition. You will have a broad overview and you will experiment with various techniques.

Venetian masks have a long and storied history: during the republic’s heyday, they were used to conceal the identities of residents who engaged in decadent activities. In their masks, peasants and noblemen were equal. Make your own Venetian mask (yours to keep), adorned with sequins, ribbons, and other fineries, under the tutelage of a local artist. All materials are provided.

Making a small work of art with your own hands is a source of great self-esteem and if this is a jewel, you will have the opportunity to always keep it with you, wearing it!