Venice · CASANOVA THEMED VENICE TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 8 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…”
At Palazzo delle Prigioni beside St. Mark’s Square, you’ll hear the Collegium Ducale Orchestra in an intimate opera concert, usually featuring a pianist and singers. Expect famous arias, a striking former prison setting, and a compact program suited to first-time opera listeners and seasoned fans.
“Beautiful environment, incredible voices, but above all the pianist was outstanding. It's really worth it.Auto-translated”
Meet at illy Caffè beside Venice’s Royal Gardens for a one-hour aperitif with a Venetian Spritz, Venetian snacks, and views toward Saint Mark’s Basin. There is no live guide, but your mobile app includes six Venice itineraries and 200 points of interest.
“The gondola ride was lovely and the music fantastic. The restaurant was lovely with a good variety and great food. The restaurant owner was great The gondoliers on the other hand, we’re at best, offish”
You use a Carnival-edition mobile app, map, and riddles to explore Venice from Piazzale Roma to the Rialto area and Doge’s Palace prisons. Along the way, you cross three Grand Canal bridges, photograph three marked points, learn Carnival tales, and decorate a white Venetian mask during a 20-minute class.
“Meraviglioso il percorso! I bambini si sono divertiti moltissimo a creare la loro maschera Da consigliare se si vuole divertire a carnevale in maniera alternativa”
Join a Pantakin actor in costume for a 75-minute theatrical walk through Venice during Carnival. Your Codega guide leads you from Calle larga de l'Ascension into quieter streets, sharing tales of Casanova, ghosts, convent bridges, and Venetian daily life. English is offered, though the visit may be bilingual.
“I had the most wonderful historical theatrical walking tour from Francesca! She was brilliant, so many stories come to life from Venice’s history. Very memorable and a perfect activity for your first evening in the beautiful floating city. I saw so much of Venice I don’t think I would have without her. She really takes you off the beaten path, to experience authentic historical Venice. The stories were excellent, Francesca was amazing the city is beautiful. This is a must activity for your visit!”
Pick a monument, a boat or a counter bar.
