Venice Carnival events and activities 2024
Add to the delight of Carnival in Venice
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Enticingly romantic, that is what Carnival in Venice has been for ages. Visiting a Carnival Ball will be the highlight, but there are many other great things to do.
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Festa Veneziana sull' aquaThe Festa Veneziana on the water is the formal start of Carnival in Venice. It starts with a wonderful light parade on the canals in the evening, followed by a day time event on the water of Cannaregio. Check the time and date on carnevale.venezia.it.
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Glass Show with live music
A glass blowing art show in the Glass Cathedral - the former Chiesa Santa Chiara on Murano - is a special experience. Unique are the shows on Friday and Saturday with live music. The craftsmanship of the Glass Masters is impressive and the exclusive surroundings and soft music make your visit unforgettable. It is not a shop or factory, so no intrusive sales people. Murano with its many glass ateliers is only 15 minutes by boat from Venice City.
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The flight of the AngelEver seen a stunning beauty abseiling into St Mark’s Square? The Flight of the Angel has its roots in the mid 16th century. It is one of the most popular spectacles of the carnival. Check the time and date on carnevale.venezia.it.
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Venice's Favorite Food Tour
How about trying a classic Venetian Spritz or great glass of wine in one of the oldest 'bacaro' of Venice with some delicious 'cicchetti' (Venetian appetizers)? Taste some local cheese in a family owned shop? Or perhaps you fancy an icecream in the best icecreamshop of Venice? You walk with a local guide from one authentic food venue to another. Ten culinary experiences are included.
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See and be seen in Caffé Florian
Follow the example of famous Venetian like Goldoni, Giuseppe Parini, Silvio Pellico and visit Caffè Florian. You find this mythical place under the arcades on Piazza San Marco. It is considered the oldest Café in Europe and is still is a meeting place for the best dressed Venetians and visitors during Carnival. The popularity of Caffé Florian in the 18th century probably had something to do with the fact that it was the only venue in Venice where women were allowed to enter.
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Renaissance Tour
Curious about the Renaissance-era of Venice, the time the historical costumes for the masquerade balls stem from? It was a time of upcoming trade routes, new artistic movement, extreme richness for the happy few, and wonders like the art of glass blowing. A licensed local guide shows you the ins and outs of the Golden Era of the Venetian Republic. Including a visit to the San Marco Basilica.
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Grand Canal Private boat
The best way to appreciate the charm of Venice is from the Grand Canal. On this private boat tour with the charming Emanuel, you can admire Venice in the same way people have done during the earlier centuries. Let modern times go and feel how impressive the Venetian Republic once was.
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Highlights and Hidden Gems
A beautiful bookstore that keeps its books safe from flooding by storing them in gondolas and bathtubs; one of the many highlights of this lovely private tour with licensed local guide. Have a drink in a local wine shop, enjoy the 360 view from a terrace only open on special appointment, see the unknown gems of Venice....
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Mysterious Photo Tour
The mysterious Old Ghetto and the surrounding canals of Cannaregio are a photographer’s dream. Discover the lights and shades during a photography workshop with a professional. Look at Venice in a different way, learn some photography basics and create beautiful memories to take back home.
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