Top Italy Art & Culture Classes in 2026

You will learn the steps and the history of the dances of Naples, Campania and Southern Italy: tammurriata, tarantella, pizzica. Connoisseurs and experts in the sector will guide you on this unique journey, which will make you discover the cultural fabric of the south from an unusual perspective.

The Catacombs of Rome are a popular attraction, but this tour lets you bypass the long lines outside and also gives you skip-the-line access to the Capuchin Crypt and Basilica San Martino ai Monti, making it a great pick for travelers short on time. See Rome's mysterious side with a guide filling in the details so you can get more out of your visit.

Experience the true flavor of the Tuscan countryside—and enjoy wine tasting without designating a driver—on this Chianti wine tour from Florence. Visit local wineries in scenic villages to sample revered Tuscan wines and learn winemaking secrets. Alternatively, enhance your day with a morning cooking class preparing traditional Tuscan recipes paired with premium wines.

Make the most of your time in Florence with a small-group tour that covers multiple attractions. Save hours waiting to see Michelangelo’s "David" with convenient timed entry to the Accademia Gallery, and then easily navigate between the highlights of the historic center on a walking tour that promises to take you well beyond the guidebook with local history and insider tips.

Learn about Florentine cuisine's history and its distinct flavor profiles with this cookery class. Including a market visit to collect ingredients, this offers a more immersive experience than dining out alone. See how locals shop at the Central Market to select fresh ingredients, discovering produce you might otherwise miss. Then learn to make Tuscan favorites like focaccia and fresh cheese, homemade pasta, and tiramisu. Afterwards, enjoy your meal paired with unlimited Chianti wine.

Pompeii is a fascinating site, but its sprawling size and lack of posted information can make visiting on your own a chore, especially with kids. On this guided tour, delve into the fascinating history of the ruins with engaging narration customized to the interests and ages of your group. Meet your local guide and head directly inside the ancient archaeological site with skip-the-line tickets to take in highlights in just hours. The family tour option incorporates puzzles and maps to engage little ones.

Skip the long general-admission lines at Florence’s Accademia Gallery with this timed-entry admission ticket. A dedicated multilingual assistant helps you redeem your ticket smoothly at the meeting point, allowing quick access. Explore Michelangelo’s original "David," unfinished sculptures, plaster casts, and historical musical instruments at your own pace.

Most Colosseum tours take you only into the stands and don't offer a second perspective of the amphitheater. Step onto the Arena Floor with a guide, then head up to the first and second levels for views across the ancient structure. The tour finishes at Palatine Hill and the Roman Forum, with stories of Rome’s games and battles throughout.

Due to large crowds and numerous historical attractions, visiting a city like Rome isn't always easy for kids. This small-group tour, designed specifically for young explorers, ensures kids stay interested and engaged during a skip-the-line tour of the Colosseum and Roman Forum. Play treasure hunts and games using multimedia tools to uncover the history of ancient Rome.

It is fun to work together and share tools. Working with clay there will be a way to tell the production cycle of majolica and, for the little ones, to put into practice some notion of geometry and basic physics.

Participating in this lesson will allow you to make a jump in the passage in the Florentine Rinascimento, scoprendo tutti i segreti della sculpture e delle tecniche tradizionali Italiane. NOTE: All our information is private, please contact our office to agree to the details based on your needs and availability of the studio. Generally available 10-13; 14-17 and 17.30-20.30 our staff will be sure to come and see you!

You will learn to paint with colors and tools like brushes, spatula, canvas, cotton paper with acrylic, watercolor and oil. According to you personal choice of a theme you will develop your artist experience creating your artistic project. You will need to tell me which technique you would like to experience: - Oil painting - Water color - Acrylic painting - Drawing

Rome is home to Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel frescoes, among the most famous in the world. There is no better place for kids (and their parents) to learn this ancient technique than the Eternal City, where great artists have been decorating palaces and churches with frescoes for centuries. With this masterclass, your family can learn how to apply paint to wet plaster and create a one-of-a-kind artwork as a souvenir.

Save time and explore the grand mausoleum of Emperor Hadrian with prebooked skip-the-line entrance tickets to Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome. Learn how the magnificent monument was built around AD 123 and used over the years as a fortress, prison, and papal residence. Enjoy access to the National Museum of Castel Sant'Angelo, home to a fascinating collection of fine art, antique furniture, military memorabilia, and medieval weapons.

We are an artisan laboratory of artistic screen printing, active since 1968 in the heart of the city of Venice. It prints high quality editions, making available its own technical expertise and sensitivity, managing to interpret and translate the different expressive languages of painters, sculptors, photographers, illustrators, street artists, graphic artists and designers into graphics. Gianpaolo Fallani inherits the passion for screen printing from his father Fiorenzo, who has collaborated with over 200 artists from all over the world and for whom he has created more than 1000 editions. Printing on commission continues, also offering workshops and residences of various levels that invite the artist to learn about and experience the versatility and potential of this printing technique. In 2018 Gianpaolo received the recognition of MAM Master of Art and Craft and participates in Double Firma and Homo Faber.

Our experience allows you not only to admire art, but above all to be able to create it with your own hands. You will learn about animals in Renaissance art and you will be able to model the clay by observing a live animal model.

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.

Take a break from the crowded sightseeing spots in Florence and relax in a quiet studio to learn the secrets behind painting or sculpting on this small-group art lesson. Enjoy hands-on instruction from a professional sculptor or a classically trained painter in an inspiring, sun-filled workshop. Learn ancient and modern techniques, and work on your own creation, painting with oils or sculpting with clay. Classes are suitable for beginners and experts alike.

Explore the landmarks of ancient Rome, without wearing yourself out, on a small-group Segway tour with a guide. On your own electric Segway, cruise by major Rome attractions including the Roman Forum, Aventine Hill, and Circus Maximus. Learn about the Eternal City’s 2,000-year-old ruins while you zoom along the streets, and stop by the Mouth of Truth, Rome’s legendary lie-detecting sculpture.

A unique experience that combines art and local wines paired with quality food in beautiful settings.You will spend three hours in a natural setting, in the heart of the Bardolino Wine area, tasting wines and local food, being able to express your creativity in painting on canvas, completely detaching from everyday life.

Get to know Syrcuse’s old town of Ortigia through the unique lens of its traditional artisan workshops with this one-of-a-kind tour. Discover historic craftspeople and ateliers passed down through the generations with an insider guide and learn about Sicilian culture and traditions. Take a break from sightseeing and explore a side of Syracuse and Ortigia that most tourists miss.

The Pitti Palace and Boboli Gardens are one of the most popular attractions in Florence, with tickets that sell out quickly. This private tour—which includes admission—ensures you won’t miss out on the iconic Renaissance-era estate. Explore the art collections, the sumptuous architecture, and the stunning garden and grotto with your own dedicated guide leading the way.

Immerse yourself in centuries of Florentine perfume tradition—and learn the art of perfume-making—during this hands-on workshop in the heart of Florence. Make your own way to the venue, located in a historic, 18th-century workshop. Learn the history of perfumery, various techniques and tips, and enjoy the opportunity to create your very own bespoke scent, in the form of a perfume or reed diffuser, which you can take home with you at the end of class.

Join an Italian artist to create your own watercolor painting of Lake Como, in a setting that’s inspired painters for centuries. Amid the historical gardens of Villa Melzi in Bellagio, you’ll create your own work using little-known techniques under the supervision of Abele Vadacca, a prestigious sculptor and painter. No experience is necessary, and all equipment for the private experience is provided.