Top Italy Art & Culture Classes - page 4

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.

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.

Experience the true flavor of the Tuscan countryside and taste wine without the worry of driving on this Chianti wine tour from Florence. Visit local wineries in scenic villages to sample revered Tuscan wines and learn winemaking secrets, or enhance your day with a morning cooking class and prepare traditional Tuscan recipes paired with premium wines.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Take a break from the tourist crowds in Florence and venture into the Tuscan countryside to forge jewelry at a local workshop—a one-of-a-kind experience. Learn how to craft a one-of-a-kind piece of silver jewelry from scratch with the guidance of a craft instructor: from melting the metal to polishing the finished piece. Experience the goldsmith tradition of Tuscany first hand and create a special souvenir to take home.

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.

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.

Immerse yourself in Florence’s charm with an intimate en plein air painting workshop led by an experienced artist and guide. Set in inspiring locations like Piazza Santo Spirito, Pontevecchio, or Giardino delle Rose, this session blends art history with hands-on instruction in watercolor or acrylic techniques. Capture the city’s beauty on canvas and leave with your own handmade masterpiece, an unforgettable, personal keepsake of your time in Florence.

Basilica San Marco is the most important church in the city. In the altar is the tomb of St Mark the Evangelist. We can visit the Pala d'Oro and the terrace. Hi, my name is Cristina Caragia, I work as a licensed tour guide and I have a degree in architecture here in Venice.

Experience the charm of Rome during the holiday season on a festive walking tour. Stroll through ancient streets adorned with Christmas decorations, guided by a local expert sharing Roman holiday traditions. Enjoy the lively atmosphere, visit iconic sites like Piazza Navona’s Christmas market, and marvel at stunning landmarks. Conclude your journey at Saint Peter’s Square, home to Rome’s most beautiful Nativity scene, all in the company of a small group.

Make the most of your time whilst docked in Livorno port with this private day trip to Florence and Pisa. Relax with round-trip transport in an air-conditioned vehicle as your driver takes you to a selection of highlights from both cities, including Florence's historic center and the Leaning Tower. Customize your experience to include a guide, as well as timed-entry to either the Accademia or the Uffizi.

Visit the Musei Capitolini (Capitoline Museums) to learn about the ancient Roman Empire and skip the long lines with this pre-booked ticket. Considered the world's first museum, it features art and artifacts that depict Rome's history, including a sculpture of Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome.

One of the most dazzling Renaissance gardens in Italy, the Boboli Gardens are a highlight of Florence. Save valuable time and guarantee your admission with a timed-entry ticket, so you know exactly when to arrive. Take in the sculpture-lined walking paths, ornate fountains, decorative grottoes, and other highlights at your own pace, stopping to snap photos and relax far from the crowds.

Discover the wonder of one of Europe’s active volcanoes on this Mt Vesuvius and Pompeii day trip from Naples. Follow your local guide through the ancient ruins of this UNESCO World Heritage-listed city. Enjoy a traditional Italian pizza lunch with your small group and then hike to the top of the notorious volcano, where you’ll find stunning views of the Bay of Naples and the surrounding landscapes.

Discover what is considered to be the birthplace of the Renaissance movement as you explore the heart of Florence on two wheels with this private guided bike tour. Follow your guide as you pedal through the streets, stopping at several important landmarks including the Duomo and Uffizi Gallery. Your guide also provides context on the history of the city and the importance of the Renaissance.

Questa esperienza è un viaggio autentico nel cuore storico e spirituale di Napoli, lontano dai soliti itinerari turistici. Non solo visiterai i famosi Decumani e scoprirai il misterioso culto delle anime pezzentelle, ma vivrai anche un momento creativo e personale con un laboratorio di collage guidato da un artigiano locale. Potrai toccare con mano la tradizione napoletana e portare a casa un ricordo unico, creato da te stesso, che racchiude la cultura, la storia e l’anima vibrante di Napoli. Perfetto per chi cerca un’esperienza coinvolgente, originale e piena di significato. Prenota ora e immergiti in un mix di storia, mistero e arte che solo Napoli può offrire!

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.

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.

Sip Italian aperitivi—and indulge your creative spirit—during this unique small-group activity in Rome. This two-in-one painting class includes unlimited pre-dinner drinks, all hosted within the setting of a historic palazzo. Get the chance to create your own masterpiece during this beginner-friendly workshop, and enjoy a fun and social way to begin a night out in the Eternal City.

Put pen to paper in a 17th-century art studio in Rome while enjoying some wine during this private life drawing class. Traditional art classes can be intimidating; this experience lets you learn how to draw the human form with guidance from an experienced artist in a more relaxed setting. Enjoy pizza and unlimited wine while creating your artwork.

Improve your photography skills while sightseeing with this private experience, which includes both sightseeing and photography instruction. Improve your skills with tips from your photographer guide, whether you’re a beginner or advanced. Learn lighting, composition, and other night photography techniques for both digital and smartphone cameras.