Top Venice Seasonal & Special Occasions - page 5

Start your evening in Venice with an hour-long wine and food tasting session. Set in a wine bar in the Dorsoduro neighborhood, the experience includes two samples of Italian wine plus plates of 'cicchetti' — the Venetian aperitivo snacks. Learn about the wine as you relax, and discover tips for pairing wine with food, just as the Italians do.

Discover the art of Venetian mask-making in an exclusive workshop at the historic Palazzo delle Prigioni, near Piazza San Marco. Under the guidance of a master artisan, you'll use vivid colors and sparkling glitters to decorate a traditional Carnival mask. This hands-on experience in a setting rich with history allows you to create a unique, tangible piece of Venetian culture to take home as a memorable souvenir.

Experience Venice through some of its food on this small-group tour led by a local foodie who demystifies some classic dishes. Engage in the local food culture, tasting various cicchetti, which are Venetian small bites, at two locations, and try a spritz to discover the drink beyond the Aperol spritz. You’ll also get to explore the historic Ghetto Ebraica neighborhood and learn about its historic culture.

Escape the crowds and discover the authentic flavors of Venice inside a welcoming local home. This intimate Brunch & Tiramisu Making Experience combines Italian hospitality, homemade food, and traditional recipes in a relaxed and convivial atmosphere.

Celebrate your marriage by renewing your wedding vows in the most romantic city on Earth. A celebrant will lead you through a vow renewal ceremony while a gondolier steers you through the charming canals of Venice on a 60-minute tour. No need to worry about any of the details for your vow renewing celebration, the tour includes a rose bouquet, and a signed certificate to commemorate the ceremony.

Experience the UNESCO World Heritage–listed landscapes and rich food and wine culture of the Prosecco Hills without having to navigate on this small-group day trip from Venice by train. From Conegliano train station, head to a family-owned winery for tasting of four delicious wines, then to a traditional osteria restaurant for a 4-course feast of authentic dishes. Finish with photos from a gorgeous viewpoint.

Enjoy a seamless, luxurious Venice experience with private gondola transport from the iconic Danieli station. Glide through the Grand Canal, under the Bridge of Sighs, past Rialto, and along hidden, romantic canals, while sipping premium Italian Champagne. This exclusive, private service ensures comfort, style, and unforgettable memories.

Step into a hidden Venetian atelier and enjoy an evening of creativity, wine, and social connection. Sip fine Italian wine while bringing your own canvas to life, sharing laughs and inspiration with fellow guests. Surrounded by candlelit décor, vintage mirrors, and hand-crafted tables, you’ll create a unique painting to take home—a memorable experience in the heart of Venice.

The Venice Biennale spans two main venues—the Giardini and the Arsenale—and brings together work from more than 300 artists and national pavilions. Navigating the exhibition without context makes it easy to cover a lot of ground without a clear understanding of what you're looking at. This private tour checks off key pavilions at both venues, with a guide providing context on the works and artists throughout.

Arianna is one of the few remaining Venetian artisans who still prints like in the 15th century. If you plan to visit Venice you cannot miss the opportunity to travel through time and return to the age of the "Serenissima". You can meet Arianna at her art studio, an antique-style printing house in Fondamenta dei Ormesini in the Cannaregio district and attend an entire press session with her: you will be surprised by the atmosphere, the colors, the scents, the gestures , from the work behind a single print. The entire work behind an art print will be shown: starting from the initial drawing, the various processing steps will be explained to obtain a chalcographic engraving, until the actual print is under your eyes.

Yo! I am Liuba, wine enthusiast and sommelier and together with Hugo, a trained and passionate chef, we are waiting for you to spend an evening of sharing at our house, tasting excellent wines paired with typical Venetian cichetti. Are you curious? Then book this evening now! In the time we will spend together, we will taste 4 different wines accompanied by typical local products, we will discover together little secrets about wine and we will taste the Venetian cichetti (Venetian tapas) produced by Hugo, a personal chef! The activity is available for groups of friends, for team building among colleagues, for families, couples... In short, for anyone curious to try a special experience! Experiences can also be tailored and adapted to all needs! See you soon!

Swap crowded boat trips for a more luxurious experience with this private ride in a traditional Venetian boat, reserved just for your personal group. Enjoy local stories and lesser-known details from your guide as you glide through quieter parts of the lagoon most visitors never see. With the boat to yourselves, stunning views, and an included aperitif, the experience feels worlds away from the fast pace of the Venice mainland.

This interactive walking tour is all about capturing your beautiful moments in Venice. There’s no need to pack your selfie-stick, as your photographer guide is snapping your photo as you explore picture-perfect views of iconic areas around the Rialto Bridge and St Mark’s Square. You’ll hear stories and learn about the history of the city along the way, before ending the tour with a link to your high-resolution photos. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Not a fan of long photo sessions? No worries—I’ve got you covered. This 30-minute “snap session” is designed for travelers who want professional-quality photos but are short on time. Whether you’re a solo traveler, a couple, or a group of friends, we’ll capture Venice’s magic in a relaxed and natural way. I’ll guide you to some of the city’s most photogenic spots—think elegant canals, historic bridges, and hidden corners away from the crowds. No awkward posing here—just effortless, candid moments that feel authentic and true to you.

Feel like Venetian nobility for the night with an evening gondola ride followed by a gourmet dinner at a historic palazzo. Soak up the enchantment of the Floating City’s waterways from aboard a classic Venetian gondola, and then step ashore at a mansion overlooking the Grand Canal. Settle into an elegant dining salon appointed with historic furnishings, where you and your special someone will savor a delicious, 3-course meal of regional cuisine.

The ancient art of engraving, which had its greatest splendor and diffusion in Venice, will have no more secrets! For those who want a unique experience in the ancient world of craftsmanship, I organize individual courses (one or at most two people) to explain and put into practice the basic techniques of engraving. Participants will thus have the opportunity to create a real art print made by them (on their original idea or drawing) and take it home. An experience that they will certainly not forget - in fact, they can hang it in their home! The course includes etching with the drypoint technique on Plexiglas or drypoint on zinc. I will follow you in the choice of subjects, in the preparation of the drawings and during all the processing phases, from the initial study to the processing of the plate up to the final prints. Reservations are accepted by people from the same family or relatives

Embark on an exclusive 4-hour tour of the most fascinating islands of the Venetian lagoon: Murano, Burano and Torcello. Aboard Tortuga, an authentic wooden bragozzo chioggiotto built in 1951 and lovingly restored, you will live a relaxing and off-the-beaten-track experience. You will sail in the company of a skipper and an Expert local assistant, ready to tell you stories, curiosities and traditions of these extraordinary places. The first stop is Murano, with its historic furnaces and master glassmakers who transform fire into art. Then Burano, famous for its brightly colored houses, craft lace and atmosphere suspended in time. Finally Torcello, the oldest island, surrounded by silence and nature, where you can visit the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta with its extraordinary Byzantine mosaics. A slow, authentic journey, designed for those who want to discover the truest and most poetic soul of the lagoon.

Venice is famed for its colorful Carnival, which is best experienced in the company of a guide who can explain its intricacies. This private tour, exclusively for your party, introduces you to the stories behind the masks and colorful costumes and immerses you fully in the festive atmosphere.

Learn how to make a delectable Venetian delicacy, the traditional cichetti, without fighting for your teacher’s attention in this private cooking class. Make a series of these small plates, served in Venice’s specialist bars and osteries, from a range of seasonal ingredients: vegetables, meats, fish and more. Make enough for your lunch and then eat them all, with a complimentary glass of Prosecco to polish them off.

Explore a different side of Italy as you swap Venice for the lakes and mountain scenery of the Dolomites, enjoying the convenience of a private tour with round-trip transportation. You’ll visit the man-made Lago di Auronzo and walk around the picturesque Lago di Misurina before visiting the upscale Cortina d’Ampezzo ski resort. Afterward, drive through the vineyards of Conegliano Valdobbiadene for a Prosecco tasting at a local winery.

Discover the dramatic scenery near Venice on a private driving tour of the lakes of the Dolomites. Sit back and relax as you watch the countryside go by, then enjoy stops to explore historical towns and beautiful lakes at your own pace. You could walk, try a boat ride (summer time only) or have lunch at a local farm or lakeside spot (own expense).

Learn about Venetian history through the lens of its lavish Carnival celebrations and the life of Giacomo Casanova. Follow your costumed guide through Venice’s historic quarters, visiting landmarks like Teatro La Fenice and the historic Casinò. Hear stories of secrets and scandals before ending with a hot chocolate and frittella Carnival sweet at a coffee shop in charming Campo Santo Stefano.

Exciting nightlife in Venice can be hard to find. This carnival pub crawl lets you dress in period costume and follow your small group from the Ca' Rezzonico Museum to three local bars—known as bacari in the local dialect. At each bar, sample local wine with cicchetti, typical Venetian small plates similar to tapas, and enjoy a masked party night atmosphere.

A true experience on the Prosecco hills! High quality wines and local products taste!! The excursion will depart directly from Venice's terminal (Piazzale Roma) by van or car (depending on the number of people). We will explore the whole Prosecco DOCG area, its marvelous hills, the Alps in the distance, the green of woods and vineyards between Conegliano and Valdobbiadene. We will spend a wonderful day just like friends seeing also medieval castles, villages, ancient churches and my local favorite places! During the excursion we will stop for tasting local wines and "snacks" in a family-run winery, have a whole lunch in an agriturismo-restaurant with fantastic own productions and taste high quality smooth grappas (Venetian spirit) with "snacks" at the only and ancient distillery on the Prosecco hills (obviously for children there will be other options). Under request there is also the possibility of an artisanal Venetian beers tasting. *FOR PRIVATE TOURS PLEASE CONTACT ME*