Join a 3-hour Venice Carnival tour with a local guide. Discover vibrant costumes, historic sites, and savor exclusive frittelle. Book now for an unforgettable experience.
- Piazza San Marco - San Marco Square, the heart of the city and the central hub for the Carnival. Here, you’ll find a grand stage hosting a variety of shows, either organized by local cultural groups or spontaneously performed by street artists.
The Venice Carnival is a historical journey, blending art, culture, entertainment, and a touch of transgression. Tourists are swept up in wild dances, sounds, and music. Each year, the Carnival revolves around a single theme that shapes the entire event. If you’re fortunate, you might witness the traditional “Flight of the Angel” in Piazza San Marco, where a girl dressed in white descends from the bell tower, symbolizing a dove. This event typically takes place in the morning.
Surrounded by this magical atmosphere, it’s impossible not to be captivated by the stunning buildings that frame this unique square.
The Doge’s Palace, the Basilica, and the Correr Museum provide a breathtaking backdrop to San Marco Square, which becomes even more majestic and beautiful during this time of year.
Don’t forget your camera to capture these beautiful moments! Such an incredible scene is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
- Fondamenta Nove - Fondamenta Nova offers the discerning tourist a fantastic view of the North Lagoon Islands.
- Ponte di Rialto - The final two stops of your tour are the most evocative: exploring the birthplace of the famous Italian explorer Marco Polo and enjoying a stroll on the Rialto Bridge, lined with stalls selling typical Venetian products.
At the end of the tour, if you wish, your guide can take you to one of the city’s most renowned pastry shops to taste the traditional Venetian Carnival dessert, “the Frittelle.”
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity! Explore Venice, its history, and its most famous sites, all while being surrounded by the magnificent, joyful, and festive atmosphere of its Carnival!
- Local guide
- Professional guide
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Professional art historian guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Venezia is not only the city of Bridges but owes its fame also thanks to its famous Carnival.
The City turns into a huge masquerade ball. Masks of all kinds adorn every corner of the city and together with an expert local guide you will immerse yourself in the history of this event.
A 3-hour walking tour that will give you the privilege to discover the wonders of the city completely full of colors and costumes in every place and if you wish, at the end of your walking tour , you could taste the famous Carnival’s “frittelle”, a typical dessert of the Venetian Carnival that can be tasted only in this period of the year!
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
