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Ancient Mosaic Workshop in Rome

5.0 · 188 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Studio Cassio - Arte del Mosaico Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Italian
Start & pickup
14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Not a tour but an afternoon in a studio learning Roman mosaic: cutting local marble, composing and finishing your own piece to take home in a sturdy box, with coffee and water on hand, rated 4.97 across 188 reviews.

Materials, tools, frame, the box and the lesson are included at €89 per person, transport is not. Older children welcome with an adult.

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €89 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Bottled water
  • A sturdy box to store and protect your finished artwork
  • Access to high quality, natural, local marble and all necessary tools
  • A frame to create your artwork in
  • Your own unique mosaic creation and a hands-on ancient mosaic lesson
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Transportation to/from attractions

Children from €89 (ages 10 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Reviews

5.0
188 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 187 of 188

Star breakdown of all 188 ratings

5 stars
185 · 98%
4 stars
2 · 1%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
1 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient teaching and mosaics they can keep; some beginners find the detailed work challenging.

Praised

  • Patient, encouraging instructors who help when participants get stuck
  • Clear introductions to mosaic history, materials and traditional techniques
  • A finished mosaic to take home as a personal souvenir
  • A choice of patterns and tile colours for individual designs
  • A relaxing studio setting that offers a break from heat and sightseeing

Complaints

  • Some beginners find the mosaic work challenging

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (4 November 2023 to 26 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
We are 2 minutes from the Cavour stop on metro line B. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
14:00 on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri; scheduled through December 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Studio Cassio - Arte del Mosaico; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Your afternoon will be wonderfully spent discovering the ancient art of Roman mosaic-making. After a short introduction to traditional techniques, you’ll explore the principles of texture, composition, and marble tile cutting as you create your own mosaic to take home.

We look forward to welcoming you to the studio at 2:00 PM!

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum age is 10 years

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Strollers OK
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Good to know

  • Children from €89 ages 10 to 17

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund
From €89 per adult