Gondola Serenade with Carnival Mask and romantic dinner
About the Event
Experience the magic of Venice on a special small group gondola ride along the Grand Canal and romantic canals, accompanied by singers and musicians, and wearing your own carnival masks.
Discover the rich history and traditions of Venetian gondolas with our expert guide, who will share with you the fascinating aspects of the unique design and craftsmanship of these iconic vessels. Before boarding the gondola, your guide will familiarize you with the traditions. As a special gift, you will receive a traditional Mardi Gras mask to wear during the ride and take home. Put on your mask, sit back and relax, and enjoy the breathtaking views of Venice while listening to live music.
Don't forget to take some unforgettable photos with your mask on the gondola and share them with your friends on your social media. Enjoy excellent views of the Fenice Theater, Peggy Guggenheim Collection Museum and La Sarthe Church while on the gondola. Glide under the small bridges and enjoy the breathtaking atmosphere of the Grand Canal, the perfect place for professional musicians and singers to perform their music live.
Practical Information
Meeting Point:
Venice Tours Assistance Point in St. Mark's Square, Calle Larga Ascensione #1257.The Assistance Point is the big grey newsstand between Fendi boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office) with a sign 'VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT'. Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
With Piazza San Marco and the arches of Museo Correr at your back and the Poste Italiane (Post Office) in front of you, find on your left Venice Tours Assistance Point, the big grey newsstand (with many souvenir and newspapers).
The newsstand is located between Fendi Boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office) and has the sign 'VENICE TOURS – ASSISTANCE POINT'.
Ai Coristi restaurant is located just few meters from the gondola landing stage. After the gondola ride you will enjoy a typical dinner in a Venetian Restaurant tasting the traditional local food, the location is just few meters from he gondola landing stage.
Meat Menu:
First Courses
Spaghetti with clams
Tagliolini with local sea food
Spaghetti with cuttlefish ink Venetian recipe Bolognaise gnocchi with meat sauce
Garden vegetables soup
Crepes with mushrooms sauce from our mountains
Second Courses
Adriatic mixed fried fish
Grilled gilt‐head
Veal liver Venetian style
Escalope with Marsala wine‐sauce
Grilled chicken breast
Special Course — Coristi’s Salmon
Side Dish
Mixed salad
Grilled Vegetables
French Fries
Vegetarian Menu:
First dishes
Risotto with zucchini and saffron Lasagna with local vegetables
Caprese salad
Tagliatelle with mushrooms and vegetarian cream
Second courses
Local vegetables patties
Eggplant Parmigiana Grilled vegetables Vegetable soup
Side dish
Mixed salad French fries
Please note:
- The choice of courses is not replaceable, if customers wish to take other courses, they shall pay directly to the restaurants the difference due.
- The tour does not include special request (candlelight, special cakes, prosecco wine etc.)
- For people with food intolerance problems or with special diet requirements, a special request shall be made upon reservation.
- Drinks are not included
It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.
Please, at the moment of reservation, comunicate us eventual food allergies or special diet request, you should comunicate it at the moment of reservation.
This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
Free under 2 years ONLY if child does not occupy its own seat on the gondola.
Any purchase at the restaurant for children under 2 years shall be paid directly on the spot.
The tour does not include special request (candlelight, special cakes, prosecco, wine etc.)
Comfortable shoes are suggested
The gondola ride is NOT private but it's shared with other participants.
Each gondola can accomodate up to maximum 5 people the seat aboard cannot be chosen but will be assigned by the gondolier depending on guests weight
The tour group 'Gondola Serenade' includes a couple of musicians (a singer + a musician) that will be boarded in one of the gondolas to perform throughout the trip, there is not a couple of musicians on each gondola to permit all participants to listen the serenade, the musicians will board on a gondola in the center of the row
