Secrets of Venice Carnival and the life and times of Giacomo Casanova

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Our entertaining Carnival 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 completely different narrated walking tour filled with desire and passion, pleasure and entertainment.

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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Venezia, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours



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Our entertaining Carnival 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 completely different narrated walking tour filled with desire and passion, pleasure and entertainment.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Teatro La Fenice, Campo San Fantin San Marco 1965, 30124 Venice Italy

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.

Duration: 50 minutes

Stop At: Palazzo Malipiero, Campo San Samuele, 30124 Venice Italy

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Casino di Venezia, Palazzo Vemdramin, 30121 Venice Italy

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.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Campo Santo Stefano, San Marco District, 30124 Venice Italy

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.

Duration: 30 minutes



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