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By Gondolina shoes di Javier Fernandez
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$87 per traveller* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Experience authentic Venetian culture and artisan traditions
    • Discover the journey from inspiration to the final artisanal product
    • Explore Venice beyond the crowds through local craftsmanship
    • Enjoy local Venetian specialities, prosecco, coffee, tea, and traditional sweets

Activity location

    • Venice
    • Venice, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Marzaria S. Zulian, 737, 30124 Venezia VE, Italia | Gondolina Shoes Atelier
    • Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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Venice: Inside a Luxury Artisan Atelier. Private Experience

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Price details
AU$87.28 x 1 TravellerAU$87.28
Total
Price is AU$87.28

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Experience in a Venetian artisan atelier (up to 5 guests)
  • Inclusions
    Introduction to the history and craftsmanship of the Gondolina shoe
  • Inclusions
    Explore materials, fabrics, and design elements of Venetian craftsmanship
  • Inclusions
    Hands-on creative customization session to design your own Gondolina concept
  • Inclusions
    Welcome drink or light Venetian refreshments (prosecco, Italian coffee, tea, or biscuits)
  • Inclusions
    Personal guidance throughout the experience by the Gondolina team
  • Exclusions
    Our shoes are not made on the spot. However, personalised details and embroidery can be commissioned from our artisans, with the finished shoes then delivered to your preferred destination.
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the atelier
  • Exclusions
    Any additional personal purchases

What you can expect

  • Step into the world of Venetian craftsmanship through an exclusive experience dedicated to the Gondolina, an iconic handmade shoe that reflects the history, culture, and traditions of Venice.

    Hosted in a private Venetian atelier, this intimate experience offers a unique opportunity to discover the storey behind the Gondolina and the artisanal heritage that continues to thrive within the city's hidden streets and workshops. A member of the Gondolina team will welcome you and guide you through the origins of this distinctive footwear, sharing insights into its connection with Venetian culture, craftsmanship, and identity.

    As you enjoy a selection of authentic Venetian specialities, accompanied by coffee, tea, prosecco, or traditional sweets, you will discover the craftsmanship, materials, and creative process behind every Gondolina. Through fabric samples, leathers, trims, and design elements, you'll gain an insider's view of how each pair is conceived and brought to life by skilled artisans.

    You will also enjoy an exclusive design session, where you'll have the opportunity to personalise your own Gondolina by selecting colours, fabrics, and decorative details, creating a unique design that reflects your personal style.

    Please note: this is not a shoemaking workshop. Your Gondolina will not be made during the experience. Instead, your personalised design will be handcrafted to order by our artisans after your visit, using the same traditional techniques that define every Gondolina creation.

    Reserved exclusively for your private group (up to five guests), the experience offers a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where conversation, curiosity, and cultural exchange naturally unfold.

    More than a visit, this is an invitation to step behind the scenes of an authentic Venetian atelier and experience the artistry, passion, and craftsmanship that continue to shape one of Venice's most iconic handmade creations.

    Available in Italian, English, Spanish, French, Russian, and Arabic.

Location

Activity location

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    • Venice
    • Venice, Veneto, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Marzaria S. Zulian, 737, 30124 Venezia VE, Italia | Gondolina Shoes Atelier
    • Venezia, Veneto, Italy