Things To Do in Venice

Teatro La Fenice

Teatro La Fenice is the most important opera houses and one of the most prestigious concert venues in Venice, with a history dating back to 1789. It is tradition that every new years day, there is a live concert that typically gets sold out in minutes. The orchestra is so moving with their music that it gets televised live all over Italy. The website of the theater where you can find a list of the upcoming shows and ticket information is listed here:  http://www.teatrolafenice.it/ Below is a link to a video of one of the more recent concerts.

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DPJXXagXFs

Musica a Palazzo

In these intimate palace drawing rooms, the soprano’s high notes might make you fear for your glassware, and the thundering baritone is felt in the base of the spine. The drama unfolds over 1½ hours of selected arias from Verdi to Rossini, with 70 guests trailing singers in modern dress as they pour their hearts out in song, progressing from receiving-room overtures to heartbreaking finales in the bedroom. From the outside the building looks like it could be a pub, but once inside the scene is spectacular!

Venetian Gondola Ride and Serenade 

     One of the most popular attractions in Venice are the gondola rides. This trips can be long or short, and can seat as many as 6 people, but it can also cost a pretty penny. There are many types of gondola rides you can take, and at any time of the day. If you want a romantic experience then this ride is for the two of you.  

Ca' Macana

This Venetian masks shop is a glorious place to spend some money. the shop specializes in the traditional Commedia dell'arte, as well as Venetian styles, and you can find any size mask from a large full hair/facial cover to the small masquerade masks which only cover your eyes. However, if you are looking for something more personal, the shop offers mini courses that allow to to create your own mask from scratch, from making the mold to painting your design your mask is only a few hours away! To find their location, or if you need any other information visit the link below to visit their store website. www.camacana.com/
 

Venice Ghost Walking Tour

Your adventure starts at the Rialto Bridge, from where you'll descend into the labyrinth of Venice, crossing sleeping canals and abandoned squares. In fact it will feel as if you have Venice to yourself, as the only sounds you'll hear will be the echoes of distant footsteps. In between the ghost stories, you'll hear gruesome tales from Venice's past as you take a stroll along the narrow alleyway called the street of the Assassins, and learn of the murders that have taken place there. You'll also explore a secret passageway, one of the few surviving that were used by the inhabitants of palaces to flee from the authorities (subject to water levels). The walking tour also highlights architectural gems and follies lost in the backstreets of Venice, including the delightful Bovolo staircase built for a wealthy Venetian at a time when many Venetians still traveled around the city on horseback. The elaborate spiral staircase enabled the wealthy nobleman to ride his horse up to his private apartments within his palace.