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Venice Carnival Traditions Private Tour with Mask Workshop
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Venezia
About
Experience the magic of the Venice Carnival all year around on a private tour of the Old Town. Explore San Marco and San Polo and hear the legends of the bauta mask and the Plague Doctor. Extended option: paint your own Venetian mask.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Venice Carnival Tour Choose this option to discover the traditions of the Venice Carnival and see St. Mark's Square, Torre dell'Orologio, Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, and more.
3-hour: Venice Carnival Tour & Mask-making Workshop Choose this option to do a 1-hour mask workshop and go on a 2-hour walking tour to discover the traditions of the Venice Carnival and see St. Mark'...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Venice Carnival Private Theme Tour with Mask Workshop -
Tips on the best local shops, restaurants and cafes
Tickets for a 1-hour "decorate make your own mask" workshop (3-hour option only)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Interesting historical facts, anecdotes and legends about the Carnival of Venice
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Tickets for a 1-hour "make your own mask" workshop (in 2-hour option)
Meeting Points
Departure
Colonna di San Todaro
Meet your guide in front of Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco 3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy (next to Caffè Gelateria Al Todaro Dal 1948).
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Meet your guide in front of Hotel Londra Palace (opposite Monument to Victor Emmanuel II), Riva degli Schiavoni, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the building, as the staff are not informed about the tour.
10 minutes
2
St. Mark's Square
Discover what the Venice Carnival is all about, from special events to festive snacks. Whether you have been to the festival before or not, the amazing stories from your Local Guide will make you experience the fun and excitement of this unique Venetian tradition. Learn about the origin of this annual event, the famous carnival masks and costumes, and the legend of the white girl and dove as you stroll around the historic St. Mark’s Square.
50 minutes
3
Saint Mark's Basilica
Imagine how the entire square transforms into a runway that features an endless parade of excited masquerades and see the beautiful Basilica of Saint Mark, the Doge’s Palace, and the Astrological Clock of Torre dell'Orologio.
1 hour
4
Rialto Bridge
As you meander in the charming back alleyways, the guide will tell you the history behind Festa delle Marie, the Plague Doctor, and the long mask making tradition. Pass the crowds gathered at the iconic Rialto Bridge and admire San Giacomo di Rialto, the oldest church in the city, and the medieval merchant houses from the Venetian Golden Age around Campo San Polo.
30 minutes
5
Palazzo Zeno
Learn about the La Festa Veneziana sull'acqua water show on the Grand Canal and admire the Palazzo Zeno, which hosts the famous Casanova Grand Ball. You will pass the imposing Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and end the tour outside a traditional mask making atelier. Enrich your carnival experience with the exclusive "paint your own mask" workshop! Masks are what makes Venice Carnival so unique, and it's an ancient tradition that dates back to the 5th century. This hands-on experience allows you to learn how to decorate your own Venice Carnival Mask. A master artisan will guide you through the process and the techniques, and when your mask is done you can take it home as a souvenir from Venice. It’s a fun activity for both adults and children.
Venice Carnival Traditions Private Tour with Mask Workshop
(1) Reviews
Venezia
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$201.00
Price varies by group size
About
Experience the magic of the Venice Carnival all year around on a private tour of the Old Town. Explore San Marco and San Polo and hear the legends of the bauta mask and the Plague Doctor. Extended option: paint your own Venetian mask.
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests:
2-hour: Venice Carnival Tour Choose this option to discover the traditions of the Venice Carnival and see St. Mark's Square, Torre dell'Orologio, Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, and more.
3-hour: Venice Carnival Tour & Mask-making Workshop Choose this option to do a 1-hour mask workshop and go on a 2-hour walking tour to discover the traditions of the Venice Carnival and see St. Mark'...
Highlights
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 2 hours to 3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 6 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Venice Carnival Private Theme Tour with Mask Workshop -
Tips on the best local shops, restaurants and cafes
Tickets for a 1-hour "decorate make your own mask" workshop (3-hour option only)
5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
Interesting historical facts, anecdotes and legends about the Carnival of Venice
- (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
Tickets for a 1-hour "make your own mask" workshop (in 2-hour option)
Meeting Points
Departure
Colonna di San Todaro
Meet your guide in front of Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco 3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy (next to Caffè Gelateria Al Todaro Dal 1948).