Venice Carnival Tour of Must-See Sites with Local Guide & Frittelle Tasting Discount Tickets

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Overview

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!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

San Marco Square next to the Lion Pillar

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Piazza San Marco
San Marco Square, heart of the City and the central area where the Carnival takes place. You will find a huge stage where you will see shows of all kinds, organized by local cultural associations or improvised by street artists. The Venice Carnival is a journey through history, a perfect combination of art, culture, entertainment and trasgression. All tourists are involved in wild dances, sounds and music.The Carnival is organized every year on a single theme that forms the basis of the whole spectacular event and if you are lucky you will attend in Piazza San Marco to the typical "Flight of the Angel", a girl with white clothes will drop from the bell tower symbolizing a dove . Normally it's organized in the morning time. Immersed in this magical atmosphere it’s impossible not to be enchanted by the marvelous buildings that frame this unique Square. The Doge’s Palace, the Basilic and the Correr Museum are the incredible scenery of San Marco Square which at this time of the year takes on greater majesty and beauty. Do not forget your camera and shoot beautiful pictures ! it will not happen again in life such a incredible scenery!
Duration: 60 mins
2. Fondamenta Nove
Fondamenta Nova offers to the most attentive tourist a great overview on the North Lagoon Islands
Duration: 60 mins
3. Ponte di Rialto
The two last stops of your tour will be also the most evocative ones: discovering the places that gave birth to the most famous Italian explorer Marco Polo and enjoying a walk on the Rialto Bridge full of stalls with typical venetian products At the end of the tour if you wish your guide can show you one of the most famous pastry of the city where you could taste the typical dessert of the Venetian Carnival "the Frittelle" Do not miss this wonderful opportunity! Explore Venice, its history and its most famous places sorrounded by the magnificent joyful and festive atmosphere of its Carnival!
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Local guide

Professional guide

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Professional art historian guide

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Frittelle tasting not included in the price

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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

Supplied by Private Tours of Venice

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