One Moment Travel
All experiences
Carnival of Venice photo 1
Carnival of Venice photo 2
Carnival of Venice photo 3

Venice, Italy

Carnival of Venice

Festival

Best time

February

Category

Festival

Duration

4–6 days

Group size

2–8 travellers

The moment

Baroque masks and costumed balls in a city that already looks like a film set

About this experience

Venice Carnival runs for two weeks leading up to Shrove Tuesday in February. The entire city fills with masked figures in elaborate period costumes. Canal-side parades, masquerade balls, street performances and the extraordinary backdrop of Venice itself make this one of the most theatrical experiences in Europe. Arriv…

Best for

CouplesFriends