Tour Category
Craft & Local Skills Tours
Engage with Italy's artisan heritage. Participate in glassmaking workshops in Murano or explore craft markets in Bologna. Learn traditional skills and appreciate local artistry firsthand.
Bologna Artisan Food Market & Craft Workshop Visit
Immerse yourself in Bologna's vibrant food markets and observe local artisans at work in their traditional workshops.
Murano Glassmaking Workshop & Island Visit
Witness the ancient art of glassmaking on Murano island and explore its charming canals and artisan shops.
Murano Glassblowing Demonstration and Workshop
Witness the ancient art of Murano glassblowing and try your hand at creating a small glass piece.
Carrara Marble Sculpting Introduction for Beginners
Try your hand at carving world-famous Carrara marble using traditional hammer and chisel techniques in a local sculptor's studio.
Como Silk Weaving and Textile Heritage Workshop
Discover the intricate world of silk production and learn basic weaving techniques in a historic textile center near Lake Como.
Deruta Ceramic Painting Workshop in a Traditional Studio
Learn the ancient techniques of hand-painting majolica ceramics with a local master in the heart of the Umbrian countryside.
Florence Leather Crafting and Hand-Stitching Workshop
Master the fundamentals of Florentine leatherwork by creating a small custom accessory in a historic artisan workshop.
Puglia Traditional Basket Weaving and Olive Wood Craft
Learn the rustic art of weaving local reeds and shaping olive wood in a traditional rural workshop in Puglia.
Venetian Paper Marbling and Bookbinding Craft Session
Explore the historic art of paper marbling and traditional bookbinding techniques in a quiet workshop tucked away in Venice.
Vietri sul Mare Tile Painting and Glazing Experience
Create your own decorative tile using the bright colors and Mediterranean motifs typical of the Amalfi Coast pottery tradition.
Choosing between the 10 Craft & Local Skills options
This page gathers the Craft & Local Skills tours of Eiffel Tours in one place, out of 50 tours in total. Tours in the same category can still be very different days, so it helps to compare a few things before you decide.
What to compare
Look at the size of the group, because it changes how much time you get and how much attention you receive. Look at the total length and at what is included, such as food, drinks, tickets or transport. Check the meeting point and the cancellation rules on the booking page. A cheaper Craft & Local Skills tour is not worse and a dearer one is not better: the right choice is the one that matches what you want from the day.
The tours in this category
- Bologna Artisan Food Market & Craft Workshop Visit: Immerse yourself in Bologna's vibrant food markets and observe local artisans at work in their traditional workshops.
- Murano Glassmaking Workshop & Island Visit: Witness the ancient art of glassmaking on Murano island and explore its charming canals and artisan shops.
- Murano Glassblowing Demonstration and Workshop: Witness the ancient art of Murano glassblowing and try your hand at creating a small glass piece.
- Carrara Marble Sculpting Introduction for Beginners: Try your hand at carving world-famous Carrara marble using traditional hammer and chisel techniques in a local sculptor's studio.
- Como Silk Weaving and Textile Heritage Workshop: Discover the intricate world of silk production and learn basic weaving techniques in a historic textile center near Lake Como.
- Deruta Ceramic Painting Workshop in a Traditional Studio: Learn the ancient techniques of hand-painting majolica ceramics with a local master in the heart of the Umbrian countryside.
- Florence Leather Crafting and Hand-Stitching Workshop: Master the fundamentals of Florentine leatherwork by creating a small custom accessory in a historic artisan workshop.
- Puglia Traditional Basket Weaving and Olive Wood Craft: Learn the rustic art of weaving local reeds and shaping olive wood in a traditional rural workshop in Puglia.
For more help, read our guide to choosing the right tour, or see all tours.