Venice Carnival walking tour with codega guide and legends
Activities

Venice Carnival walking tour with codega guide and legends

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£29.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, Italian, French
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Why you’ll love this…
  • You can discover Venice's legends on a guided tour inspired by the historic codega
  • There's a mix of mysterious tales about Venice, its lagoon and colourful characters
  • You'll hear about the Devil's Bridge, Venetian fans and ghosts said to haunt the city
  • It's a different way for the family to discover the stories of Venice during Carnival
What to expect

Step into Venice's legends on a guided tour inspired by the city's historic codega. From the mid-15th century, Venetian nobles and wealthy residents had servants known as "codega", who carried lanterns to light their way at night while entertaining them with anecdotes and stories.

Following this tradition, your escort will guide you through the mysteries connected to Venice and its lagoon. You'll hear tales about Casanova and the Levantine, a gondolier who became a priest and an elephant that found shelter in a church.

You'll also learn about an angel said to have become the guardian of a palace and hear why a bridge between two convents is known as "The Devil's Bridge". Along the way, you'll find out about the secret language of Venetian fans and legends of ghosts said to inhabit the city.

It's a unique way for the family to experience the stories of Venice during Carnival.

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What's included
  • check Multilingual guide
  • check Walking tour
Where

Venice Tours Assistance (NEWSTAND IN SAN MARCO), Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venice VE, Italy

Meeting point:
With Piazza San Marco and the arches of Museo Correr behind you and the Poste Italiane (Post Office) in front of you, you'll find the Venice Tours Assistance Point on your left. Look for the large grey newsstand selling souvenirs and newspapers, located between Fendi Boutique and Poste Italiane. The newsstand has a "VENICE TOURS - ASSISTANCE POINT" sign. Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This tour isn't fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility

Know in advance:

  • The show is bilingual, in either English and Italian or French and Italian
  • The tour doesn't operate in exceptionally bad weather or during exceptionally high or low tides. In these cases, it'll be rescheduled for the following day or refunded

Remember to bring:

  • It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes
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Provider
Venice Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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