Get your discount tickets for the Venice Carnival Traditions Private Tour with Mask Workshop, save up to 18% !
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.
Meeting and Pickup
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).
Language Offered
German-GUIDE
Russian-GUIDE
English-GUIDE
Italian-GUIDE
Polish-GUIDE
French-GUIDE
Spanish-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Hotel Londra Palace
2. St. Mark's Square
3. Saint Mark's Basilica
4. Ponte di Rialto
5. Palazzo Zeno
Inclusion
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)
Exclusion
Tickets for a 1-hour "make your own mask" workshop (in 2-hour option)
Cancellation Policy
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
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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