Veneza

Venice Carnival Mask-Making Class

Head to Saint Mark’s Square, where your venue for the mask workshop is located. You’ll be in the heart of Venice, making it easy to fit in other sightseeing plans either before or after the class. A Venetian master artisan explains the ancient techniques of creating beautiful masks out of papier-mâché. Learn about the traditions of Venetian Carnival and masks that stretch back centuries. Then enjoy hands-on instruction in creating your own mask led by a master. After the class ends, participants get to take their masks home. Or, if you're in Venice around Carnival, then you can wear your mask and join in the celebrations.

Venice Music Museum + Audio Guide

Explore a cornerstone of Italian cultural history with an audio-guided visit to the Venice Music Museum. This extraordinary exhibition space inside the San Maurizio church is dedicated to the rich tradition of Italian violin making. The collection "Antonio Vivaldi and his time" by Maestro Artemio Versari takes you on a journey into the golden age of Italian violin making, telling the story of 18th-century Venetian music through pieces belonging to the various workshops or "schools" that made Italian manufacture famous throughout Europe. While musical instruments are prized for their attractive shapes and decorations, very little is widely known about their construction, and the fine details that separate high-class craftsmanship from true works of art. With this audio-guided visit to the Venice Music Museum, you'll learn all about the master violin makers, like Antonio Stradivari, and how their distinctive traditional violin-making techniques have never been bested.

Italian Cooking Class in Venice

In the beautiful, waterside city of Venice, professional chef Carolyn shares with you her passion for Italian food on this hands-on cooking class in Venice.  Step into Carolyn’s elegant home kitchen on the square of Campo Santa Margherita, one of the most picturesque squares in all of Venice.  Carolyn — an American married to a Venetian — has lived in Italy for over 20 years, and has won numerous awards for her amazing Venetian cooking. She will be your personal chef during the workshop, and will share some of her tips and secrets. During your class, sip a refreshing glass of Venetian wine in the kitchen, and prepare a tasty and traditional Italian lunch – a main course with dessert, accompanied by Venetian wine and coffee. The class includes all your ingredients and utensils, and will teach you how to make fresh and traditional pasta the classic Italian way.

Venice: Doge’s Palace Tour

Explore the heart of Venice’s political and artistic legacy with a tour of the Doge’s Palace. Once the seat of the Venetian Republic, this Gothic masterpiece offers access to grand halls, monumental staircases, and Renaissance artworks by Titian, Tintoretto, and Veronese. Walk through the Courtyard, admire the Golden Staircase, and take in the grandeur of the Sala del Maggior Consiglio for a deeper look at Venetian power and culture.

Venice Tour: La Fenice, the Historic Opera Theater

Hear the history of Italian opera in one of the country’s theatrical landmarks. On this tour, you’ll discover the interesting story of La Fenice, or “the phoenix”, from 1792 to the present day including its reconstructions after separate fires. You’ll learn why the theatre is prized for its acoustics and find out why La Traviata is just one famous opera to hosts its world premiere here.

PARA CIVITATIS: Tour Absoluto por Veneza

Esta combinação de passeios é ideal para quem deseja uma imersão total em Veneza e seus símbolos eternos. Um passeio não apenas para ver Veneza, mas para vivenciar esta cidade através de sua história e passado glorioso, que ainda brilha em seus locais históricos e personagens lendários. Um passeio a pé para explorar os recantos escondidos da cidade e aprender fatos interessantes sobre a vida em uma cidade aquática e o passado de Veneza. O Palácio Ducal, símbolo de Veneza e obra-prima arquitetônica. A Basílica: uma das catedrais mais bonitas do mundo Nosso combo começará com um belo passeio a pé que nos levará aos cantos mais escondidos e tranquilos de Veneza. Um passeio inesquecível para descobrir Veneza através de suas vielas estreitas chamadas "calli", inúmeras pontes e praças tradicionais e pitorescas, que ainda são o coração da vida social do povo veneziano. Descobriremos os locais famosos, bem como joias escondidas, misturadas com fatos interessantes sobre a cidade da Sereníssima e sua história eterna. O primeiro destaque do passeio a pé é a Praça de São Marcos, com a descrição da majestosa Basílica de São Marcos, o elegante Palácio Ducal, a Torre do Relógio e as Procuratie (apenas externa, por enquanto). Da Praça de São Marcos, seguiremos para o Campo Santa Maria Formosa, onde admiraremos a igreja SS. Giovanni e Paolo com o famoso Panteão. Siga pela Scuola Grande di San Marco, também conhecida como "Grande Escola da Caridade" (os Capitães da Fortuna). Por último, mas não menos importante, volte para São Marcos e admire o Teatro Malibran, passe pela famosa Mercerie, outrora o coração pulsante da vida comercial, hoje o principal bairro comercial de Veneza entre a Ponte Rialto e a Praça de São Marcos. Observe que esta primeira parte do passeio será totalmente realizada ao ar livre e não inclui entrada em locais turísticos. Segue-se uma visita a um dos símbolos mais famosos de Veneza: o Palácio Ducal. O Palácio Ducal é um dos símbolos mais importantes de Veneza. Durante séculos, representou a sede do poder político veneziano. Em suas salas majestosas, o Doge e seu Conselho governaram o destino da Sereníssima República durante séculos, rodeados por centenas de obras-primas da arte. Hoje, o símbolo de Veneza e seu poder ainda permanece de pé em toda a sua beleza e majestade, todos os dias deixando os viajantes sem fôlego. Outro símbolo indiscutível de Veneza é a Basílica de São Marcos, um belo exemplo da arquitetura bizantina, onde a arquitetura oriental e ocidental se encontram. Aqui, aprenderemos mais sobre a história eterna de Veneza, sobre São Marcos e como seus restos mortais vieram parar e foram protegidos aqui. Rodeados pelos belos mosaicos dourados e incrustações de mármore da Basílica, o nosso guia profissional irá conduzir-nos pela história e pelas características especiais desta obra-prima única.

Teatro La Fenice Venice Entry Ticket

Skip the Ticket Purchase Line and Save Time – Don’t let long lines take away from your travel experience. Ornate auditorium — admire the lavish red velvet seating, multi-tiered balconies, crystal chandeliers, and stucco decorations Historic foyers & royal box — explore grand spaces where Venetian nobility once gathered, including the renowned royal box Architectural detail — appreciate the intricate baroque and neoclassical plasterwork, gilded accents, and heritage murals Cultural storytelling — discover the opera house’s dramatic history, including its reconstruction and legendary premieres, through on-site panels Flexible and Independent Experience – Perfect for travelers who prefer freedom over group tours. It is not possible to skip the security lines. There could be a line at the entrance and is mandatory for all visitors.

Venice Guided Tour: La Fenice Historic Theatre

Discover the history behind a true landmark of Italian theatre on this guided tour of Venice’s renowned opera house. First built in 1792, the building hosted the world premieres of Rossini’s Tancredi and Verdi’s La Traviata among many others. As you walk through this true cultural gem, you’ll learn about its architecture and acoustics and hear the story of its orchestra and chorus.

Doge's Palace & Venice Museums Pass

Want to learn more about Venice's history and culture? The Museums Pass can get you there! It offers access to Venice's Civic Museums and the Doge's Palace, inviting you to learn about their historical significance. Look forward to seeing Venice's esteemed art collections, packed with works that depict the city's dynamic history. But there's more! The Pass also gets you into the Textile, Costume, and Perfume Collection.

Venice highlights walking tour - private

Explore the beautiful city of Venice with our professional local guide. Discover the hidden squares, typical canals and historical buildings: this is an introduction to the origins, traditions and architecture of Venice. Throughout the tour, our guide will point out architectural and historical highlights, sharing intriguing tales of how Venice has bloomed over the decades.