Venice Carnival Traditions Private Tour with Mask Workshop
Overview
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's Square and Rialto.
Do you know why people put on elaborate masks when celebrating the annual Carnival of Venice? Get a first-hand experience of local culture and discover the history and traditions of the most famous masquerade ball in the world on a private tour of The City of Masks.
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)
- Interesting historical facts, anecdotes and legends about the Carnival of Venice
- - (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Tickets for a 1-hour "make your own mask" workshop (in 2-hour option)
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Londra Palace Venezia
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Mark's Square
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Mark's Basilica
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Rialto Bridge
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palazzo Zeno
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour to receive important information.
- Please arrive at the meeting point on time you won't be able to enjoy the full itinerary if you are late.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the option selected. The “decorate your own mask” workshop is not included on the basic 2-hour tour.
- For the comfort of all guests, it is best to have 1 licensed guide per maximum of 25 guests. If there are 26-50 in your group, we will provide the service of 2 licensed guides so that all guests can get the best experience, ask questions and hear the guide well.
- Your Private Guide will not participate in the workshop.
- The Venice Carnival runs for 2 weeks before Shrove Tuesday but you can book this tour every day of the year.
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Activity code: C-332537P551
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