Amazing experience with Piero Dri, one of the few artisans that still creates the famous gondola’s Forcola: a type of rowlock used by the gondolier to move the special boat along the waterways and the Canal Grande. Each fórcola is a unique piece since it is specifically designed for its personal gondolier according to his height and rowing needs. Meet Piero in his workshop in the heart of Venice (5 minutes from Rialto Bridge) and starts the lesson where he’ll show all the procedure to create this magic item: from the beginning to the end. During the experience he will narrate history, secrets and legends of gondolas and the Venetian gondoliers! In front of your eyes the master artisan creates this unique Venetian artwork that has the actual shape after centuries of experimentation A unique experience to live Venice as a local discovering the legendary art of making a Forcola.

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The customers health is the most important matter for us, the tour operates in according to the Covid-19 National directives in order to guarantee the experiences in a safe environment.
• All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.
• We only ask the kindness to bring the own mask in case you need to wear it.
• From Aug. 6th to enter the workshop you need to have the Green Pass + ID card, you cannot enter the venue without it (if you don’t have it or forgot it and are not allowed to enter the venue, the tour will not be refundable)
• Face masks required for travellers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitised between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Regular temperature checks for staff
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
• From Aug. 6th to enter the workshop you need to have the Green Pass + ID card, you cannot enter the venue without it (if you don’t have it or forgot it and are not allowed to enter the venue, the tour will not be refundable)

Logistics Instructions

Start location : From Campo Santo Apostoli, few minutes from Rialto, go straight on Strada Nova until you reach “Campo Santa Sofia. On your left you will see Santa Sofia Gondola Landing stage. Go RIGHT to a narrow street and you will find the workshop “Il Forcolaio Matto”. Outside there is a huge Forcola sign.

End location : From Campo Santo Apostoli, few minutes from Rialto, go straight on Strada Nova until you reach “Campo Santa Sofia. On your left you will see Santa Sofia Gondola Landing stage. Go RIGHT to a narrow street and you will find the workshop “Il Forcolaio Matto”. Outside there is a huge Forcola sign.

Special Instructions :
From Campo Santo Apostoli, few minutes from Rialto, go straight on Strada Nova until you reach “Campo Santa Sofia. On your left you will see Santa Sofia Gondola Landing stage. Go RIGHT to a narrow street and you will find the workshop “Il Forcolaio Matto”. Outside there is a huge Forcola sign.

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Adult : from 14 to 99 : from 0 to 10 Persons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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