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The Secret of Stradivari in Cremona: visit the Violinmaker School

41 Reviews 4.90 out of 5 stars Based on 41 reviews collected by Key West Private Charters and TripAdvisor |
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98% of reviewers gave this experience a rating of 4 or higher.
| Parma, Italy
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from $146.44 per group (up to 6)

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Violin Making - Varnishing
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Making of a Baroque bow
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On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.
50 to 60 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Italian

Overview

The Academia Cremonensis is a School of Violinmaking and Bowmaking. Students learn how to make a violin or a bow.

What's Included

  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Local taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Souvenir item and T-Shirt (available to purchase)
  • Apron with the logo of Academia (available to purchase)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Via Giovanni Maria Platina
66, 26100 Cremona CR, Italy

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Academia Cremonensis

The visit consists in an explanation of how it's made a Violin, and a Bow, the woods used, a lot of curiosity about Stradivari and the violin art, about making, varnishes and... prices of violins.You can touch and smell the wood, you can take some chips of wood...After you'll go upstairs into the school, in the classroom with students at work, with the smell of cutted wood, looking at the tools they use, and speaking with teachers and students, they come from all over the World, maybe you can meet someone from your country. The school is inside a beautyful historical palace that gives to all the visit the right landscape. After the visit, you'll understand better the "Violin World" and in the future you'll appreciate better this art.
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50 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • No health restrictions
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Secret of Stradivari in Cremona: visit the Violinmaker School?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-9390P1

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Secret of Stradivari in Cremona: visit the Violinmaker School?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges.
  • Local taxes.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Souvenir item and T-Shirt (available to purchase).
  • Apron with the logo of Academia (available to purchase).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
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Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
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Accessibility information for the The Secret of Stradivari in Cremona: visit the Violinmaker School is as follows:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • No health restrictions
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The Secret of Stradivari in Cremona: visit the Violinmaker School will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Local taxes
  • Professional guide
  • Souvenir item and T-Shirt (available to purchase)
  • Apron with the logo of Academia (available to purchase)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • No health restrictions
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

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