Follow a map and a storytelling app through Venice’s secret corners, then paint your own Venetian mask inside a historic palace near St. Mark’s Square. This two-hour interactive hunt blends local history, canal-side routes, and hands-on craftsmanship.
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You step off a vaporetto into a square where the air still carries the faint tang of salt and history. The map and app in your hand turn narrow calli into clues and open campos into stages; every bridge hints at a story and every canal seems to whisper an invitation to look closer.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most walkers; minimal elevation but expect uneven cobbles and short flights of steps
Wildlife
History
Venice’s Carnival dates to medieval and Renaissance public rituals where masks allowed social roles to blur; the Doge’s Palace and adjacent prisons symbolize the city’s political and judicial past.
Conservation
Venice faces erosion and overtourism pressure—stay on marked routes, avoid touching frescoes and private doors, and support local artisans by buying traditional masks and crafts.
Reserve your spot on the Carnival Treasure Hunt & Mask Painting Workshop today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download and update the app first
Install the Carnival Edition app and allow location permissions before you arrive—game checkpoints and narration run through your phone.
Wear water-resistant shoes
Streets can be uneven and damp; sturdy, slip-resistant footwear keeps you comfortable during the walk and on stepped bridges.
Arrive early for check-in
Be at the meeting point 10 minutes before departure to receive the map and mask and to join the group briefing.
Know health restrictions
Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with significant heart/back problems—choose an alternate activity if concerned.
Smartphone with charged battery
Required to run the treasure-hunt app and capture photo checkpoints.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive, water-resistant shoes handle cobbles, bridges, and wet streets.
Small daypack
Carries water, a light jacket, and anything you collect without encumbering the hunt.
Light waterproof jacket
Protects against sudden rain or lagoon breeze, especially in colder months.
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