A Masquerade in Venice: History and Tradition

A photo shoot on the streets of the lagoon city, after choosing a costume and applying make-up in an atelier

The most iconic carnival in the world that transforms Venice into an open-air stage, full of fun, culture and the art of disguise. Take a dive into the past and relive this thousand-year-old history by visiting an atelier specialized in the creation of period costumes and Venetian masks, from the Larva to the Bauta to the Moretta. Let yourself be enchanted by damasks, velvets, silks and expertly hand-crafted fabrics, choose your favorite costume, put it on, put on make-up and begin the magic. As true masked protagonists, climb aboard a water taxi with a private guide and reach Piazza San Marco, the heart of the city. Be immortalized in a professional photo shoot lasting 90 minutes, walking through the streets and delighting in a typical aperitif. To immerse yourself in the splendor and experience it to the fullest.

experience details

  • Duration: 3 hours
  • Language: Italian, English, French and German on request
  • Availability: every day of the week, all year round (on request)
  • Type: private tour
  • Participants: minimum 2, maximum 4
  • Difficulty: easy
  • Cancellation: as reported in the general conditions section

from 548 €

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WHAT'S INCLUDED

  • Make-up and hair styling (20 minutes per person) - Costume hire - Guide - Photo shoot (90 minutes) - Round trip water taxi - Atelier Tiepolo-San Marco - Small aperitif with a glass of prosecco and snacks at Starhotels Splendid on the Altana

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED

  • Everything that is not specified in the "What is included" section - Additional communications during the aperitif - Remember that on some days from 25 April to 14 July 2024 every visitor to Venice is required to pay an access fee to the Municipality of Venice . To find out the days on which the obligation applies or for information, exclusions, exemptions and sanctions click here https://cda.veneziaunica.it/

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Departure point: San Polo 2870/A, Venice

Departure time: 9:30; 3pm (spring and autumn); 4pm (July and August); show up 15 minutes before departure

Arrival point: San Polo 2870/A, Venice

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