Historical Journey and Dress up Experience in Venetian Carnival
Overview
Step into the past and become part of Venice's most enchanting tradition with a two-hour journey through the vibrant history of the Venetian Carnival, available year-round. Starting with an optional hotel pick-up, we’ll walk through Venice’s historic streets, uncovering the customs, masks, and characters that define the Carnival. A special highlight is a visit to a master mask maker’s workshop, where you’ll learn about the centuries-old craft of mask-making. The experience culminates with a dress-up session at an atelier, where you’ll be fitted in luxurious, handcrafted Carnival costumes and elegant masks. Professional photos will be taken during the experience, delivered digitally to preserve your memories. Perfect for history buffs, culture enthusiasts, and anyone seeking an immersive Venetian adventure, this tour is a celebration of art, history, and tradition in the heart of Venice’s most magical celebration.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up in Venice (upon request)
- In-person English, Spanish, German and Italian Giude
- Visit to a master mask maker’s workshop
- Local top-rated guide (licensed tour guide)
- Tips or gratuity
- Dress-up experience (optional) at an atelier: €65 per person, to be paid directly on-site
Meeting and Pickup
If you do not require hotel or specific location pick-up in Venice, the meeting point will be here: Combo, Campo dei Gesuiti. Please meet the guide in the courtyard near the well. Note: not the well outside Combo. Enter through the door with the COMBO sign, and you will find the guide inside.
Campo dei Gesuiti
30121 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Calle de le Conterie
1345d, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
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Sogno Veneziano Atelier
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Venice Dress-Up Experience
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cannaregio
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
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The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Hotel pick-up in Venice (upon request).
- In-person English, Spanish, German and Italian Giude.
- Visit to a master mask maker’s workshop.
- Local top-rated guide (licensed tour guide).
- Tips or gratuity.
- Dress-up experience (optional) at an atelier: €65 per person, to be paid directly on-site.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Historical Journey and Dress up Experience in Venetian Carnival is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Historical Journey and Dress up Experience in Venetian Carnival will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Hotel pick-up in Venice (upon request)
- In-person English, Spanish, German and Italian Giude
- Visit to a master mask maker’s workshop
- Local top-rated guide (licensed tour guide)
- Tips or gratuity
- Dress-up experience (optional) at an atelier: €65 per person, to be paid directly on-site
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
