Carnival of Venice, best tours and attractions
Secrets of Carnival guided tour with Giacomo Casanova
Discover the secrets of the Venice Carnival with a guide in traditional 18th-century costume, visit the places Casanova lived and listen to stories and anecdotes about his life. Try a delicious hot chocolate and Venetian fritelle in a café.
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Venetian Carnival mask workshop
Create your own Carnival mask, learn the techniques from an expert guide, decorate it with precious materials and bring it home with you!
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Venice Carnival Mask Workshop in St. Mark's Area
Take part in an exclusive decoration course, learn the ancient technique of making a Venetian Carnival mask out of paper-mâché and take one home as a special souvenir.
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Magic Mask Decoration Class in St. Mark’s Square
Join a decoration course with a local painter, paint your own Carnival mask and bring your unique souvenir with you!
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Venetian Style Carnival Pub Crawl
Dress up in costume and mask and enjoy this walking tour of Venice. Walk through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and visit 3 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect.
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Alilaguna transport from Marco Polo Airport to Venice city centre
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Private Off-the-Beaten-Track Gondola Tour in Venice
Glide through the canals of Venice and learn about the city on this private gondola ride. Go off the beaten track to make the most out of your trip.
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Gondola Serenade on Grand Canal
Book this gondola ride in Venice along the Grand Canal serenaded by a singer and musician!
Galleon Dinner Cruise in Venice
Admire the scenic coast of Mazzorbo, Burano and Murano and dine on board during a panoramic tour of Saint Mark's basin.
Venice opera concert at La Fenice with a panoramic boat tour
Experience the magic of Venice with a lyrical concert at La Fenice Theatre and a guided boat tour of the Venetian Lagoon.
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Guided visit to St. Mark's Basilica main floor
Explore the grandeur of St. Mark's Basilica on a guided tour. Uncover Venice's history and connect with its spirit through this historical gem.
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Full-day boat trip to Murano and Burano islands with scenic views
Take a full-day boat tour to the iconic Venetian islands of Murano and Burano, with a panoramic return through San Marco Basin.
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Italy's Motor Valley Tour From Venice
Book this guided tour from Venice to uncover the history of two iconic cars Made in Italy: Lamborghini and Ferrari.
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Enjoy a romantic dinner in a typical Venetian restaurant and relax with a music concert in a Venetian church.
Private murder and mysteries tour in Venice
Walk through hidden squares and narrow streets in the gathering dusk to uncover the secrets and mysteries of Venice on this private tour.
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St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride
Join a full-day guided tour of Venice's most memorable attractions. Visit the Doge's Palace, enjoy a gondola ride and admire the works by Tintoretto.
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Venice ninety minute tour with a local
Meet next to the Ponte degli Scalzi bridge and feel excited. Walk alongside canals, monuments, and architecture with a local's eye view of the Italian city.
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Venetian Villas of Riviera del Brenta Guided Tour from Venice
Travel by train and minivan from Venice to the Venetian Villas around Padua. Discover the monumental Villa Pisani and either Villa Valmarana or Villa Widmann.
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World audio guide with TravelMate app
Make the most of your time in 33 cities around the world with this TravelMate app on your smartphone. Listen to detailed audio commentaries in your language.
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Glass factory tour in Murano island
Visit the Colleoni glass factory in Murano island and learn everything about the ancient art of glassblowing and buy glass items as souvenir!
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The inside story
The Carnival of Venice is one of the most appreciated costume parties of the world, as well as one of those with the most ancient origins, which dates back to the Middle Ages. In addition to being an event of the tradition of the "Serenissima", the modern Carnival every year attracts large numbers of tourists, who compete to buy tickets to watch the shows of the Grand Theatre of Piazza San Marco. Around the square are held great historical and artistic exclusive events, where elegance and style are melted in the transgression.
One of the most awaited events is definitely the famous Angel Flight, which takes place at the stroke of midday on the first Sunday of celebration and decreed the official start of the Carnival: a secret guest takes bravely flight from the Bell Tower and halfway throws confetti and other small gifts on the crowd. Other important events are the historic parade of the Doge, the arrival of the procession of the Feast of Marie and the Dance of the Serenissima.
