Secrets of Venice Carnival and the Life and Times of Giacomo Casanova

How to reach the meeting point:
In front of la Fenice Opera House next to the Well.
Arriving from Saint Mark's Square, pass under the arches close to the Correr Museum, take the Salisaza San Moisè continue along and cross the bridge in front of the Hotel Bauer Grunwald, which takes you onto Calle Larga XXII Marzo; then take the second on the right along the Calle Della Vesta, cross the small bridge and 50 yards in front of you: you will arrive at the Well in Campo della Fenice. 
Look for your guide Giacomo Casanova! :)

Address: Campo San Fantin, 1965 - 30124 Venice

Our entertaining Carnival tour starts by following Giacomo Casanova's footsteps, taking you back to the Venice Carnival of the XVIII century. Learn about the history of masks, the story of Venice Carnival, then and now and ends the tour with a hot capuccino and a typical Carnival cake 'frittella'

-Fun walking tour with a guide in a traditional 17th century venetian costume

-Follow in the footsteps of Casanova on a Carnival tour of Venice

-Pass Casanova's house, and the house of the poet who introduced him to worldly pleasures

-Learn the history of the Venice Carnival and its traditions

-Hear how the traditional masks are made

We meet at la Fenice opera house and our entertaining tour starts by following Giacomo Casanova's footsteps, taking you back to the Venice Carnival of the XVIII century.
On this informative and fun walking tour, our masked guide will acquaint you with the story of Venice Carnival, then and now; learn about the history of masks, once used to hide the person's identity, and how they are made. Casanova was a great lover and adventurer, extremely extravagant, a freemason and a servant of the establishment.
Born in Venice. He grew up in the area of San Samuele.

Following your guide through the narrow Calle (alleys) passing his home and also the house of the famous poet Giorgio Baffo, who introduced the young Casanova to the worldly pleasures.
Learn about the Ridotto, the first Casinò in Venice often an easy meeting place for Casanova and the beloved Venetian Aristocracy. Hear fascinating stories about the Venetian Courtesans who also did their part to make the city as animated as possible. A completely different narrated walking tour filled with desire and passion, pleasure and entertainment. We end our tour with a hot cappuccino and a typical Venetian Carnival cake "Frittelle" in a typical Caffe approx. 10 mins walk from St Mark’s Square.

This is a very specialised tour and we recommend that you book early as we only have a select group of guides who can guarantee this tour!!!

Included

•2-hour guided tour
•Live tour commentary in English
•1 hot cappuccino and 1 venetian frittella per person

Not included

•Costume
•Gratuities
•Hotel pick up

Languages: English

Requirements

• Please feel free to come in Carnival costume, or a cape with a mask. It's great fun and perfect for photographs
• check in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
• if you are no show there is NO refund
• this activity is not wheelchair accessible
• if you are lost or you need assistance contact us with a large advance: Office: 0039 041 5239979 Mobile: 0039 349 3054767

Program and cast