Venice · CASANOVA THEMED VENICE TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 casanova themed venice tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Meet beside Doge’s Palace and cross the bridge to the Palace of Prisons for a one-hour concert by opera singers and the Collegium Ducale Orchestra. Expect arias and duets by Mozart, Rossini, Puccini, Offenbach, and others, performed with piano in the historic Council Hall.
“The singers were fun and engaging and sang beautifully”
Spend one hour at Palazzo delle Prigioni near St. Mark’s Square, choosing a traditional mask and decorating it with paint, glitter, and other materials. An artisan instructor, sometimes introduced as Beatrice, explains the mask’s story and helps with the finishing touches. The class is offered in English, French, Italian, and Spanish.
“Loved it! My guide gave me great history and understanding on the lovely city of Venice, and I got to immerse myself in the culture a bit!”
Walk from Teatro La Fenice through Casanova’s San Samuele neighborhood with an English-speaking guide in Carnival costume. Hear stories of masks, courtesans, aristocrats, and the Ridotto casino, then enjoy cappuccino and a Carnival frittella at Le Café Venezia.
“This tour was great! Our guide was charming and very funny - I definitely recommend this tour if you like history and want to learn more about Venice and Casanova! It’s also a good way to see smaller, backstreets of the City! The Cappuccino at the end was great too :) Great tour! Very enjoyable experience- our guide sat with us at the end of the tour in the Café and was very happy to chat after the tour ended! 10/10 :)”
Spend about an hour at Palazzo Delle Prigioni Nuove learning to decorate a Venetian carnival mask with an artisan instructor. All materials are supplied, and the experience includes a taste of historic Venetian chocolate. The small group has a maximum of 10 people.
“Interestingly, we really had mixed emotions about this. The glass blowing felt somewhat staged and also felt like more of a pitch to sell you high end Murano Glass. The guide was informative about what makes Murano Glass special, but still the blowing demo was about 5 minutes and the sales pitch lasted a quite a while longer. The gondola ride was fun and a must for anyone in Venice. We were in a bat with four strangers and while it did not impact the ride, it was certainly not romantic. If you are looking for a romantic ride, pay the tariff and do your own ride. I am not…”
Pick a monument, a boat or a counter bar.
