Venice Travel Guides

Discover the 15 best things to do at Venice Carnival. From mask-making workshops to the Flight of the Angel, plan your 2026 trip with our expert tips.

Beyond the masks: where to eat 1-2 euro cicchetti, join a bacaro pub crawl instead of pricey balls, and find handmade Venetian masks from real artisans.

Discover the 10 most beautiful carnivals in Europe for 2026. Get expert tips on Venice, Nice, and Cologne for a magical winter festival experience.

Discover what to wear to the Venice Carnival. From traditional Bauta masks to luxury rentals and ball etiquette, our guide covers costs, ateliers, and 10 essential tips.

From the Flight of the Angel to Shrove Tuesday's mask final, here's the day-by-day Venice Carnival schedule plus where to stay from 80 euros in Mestre.

A costs-versus-spectacle verdict on Venice's Carnevale: ball pricing, the 9am San Marco crush, and Murano's cheaper Glass Slippers Ball escape.

Skip the Flight of the Angel crush, base in Cannaregio or Giudecca, and let kids paint masks and chase confetti through quiet campi at Venice Carnival.

Plan your venice carnival masquerade balls with our expert guide. Discover top galas, pricing, costume tips, and what to skip for the 2026 season.

Discover the history of the Venice Carnival and its masks, from 13th-century origins to iconic types and where to buy authentic Venetian masks today.

From masquerade balls at 300-800 euros to the free November Salute pilgrimage, here is when each Venice festival happens and how to see it on the water.

One headline festival for every month, plus the train-paired two-festival swing like Munich's Oktoberfest into quiet autumn Venice, with real dates and ticket costs.

Discover where to buy authentic Venice Carnival masks. Our guide covers the top 8 ateliers, how to spot fakes, and price tips for your masquerade ball.