{"id":18427,"date":"2024-07-19T05:50:09","date_gmt":"2024-07-19T09:50:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?p=18427"},"modified":"2025-07-11T10:53:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T14:53:59","slug":"unique-things-to-do-in-venice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice","title":{"rendered":"Mask Making to Island Hopping: 7 Unique Things to Do in Venice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Due to the endless list of magical things to do, no two days in Venice are ever the same. In fact, it&#8217;s pretty easy to get lost in this enchanting destination. To help you get a little out of the ordinary, we&#8217;ve created a list of the most original and <strong>unique things to do in Venice<\/strong> and its islands. So, put down that map and immerse yourself in a truly fantastic city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/venice-gondola-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"People riding in a gondola towards a bridge\" class=\"wp-image-16426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/venice-gondola-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/venice-gondola-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/venice-gondola-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/venice-gondola.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The view of Venice is spectacular from a gondola, but  there is so much more to do in this amazing city. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\/#Participate_in_a_mask-making_workshop\" title=\"Participate in a mask-making workshop\">Participate in a mask-making workshop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\/#Visiting_San_Trovaso_Squero\" title=\"Visiting San Trovaso Squero\">Visiting San Trovaso Squero<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\/#Take_a_food_tour_for_authentic_experiences\" title=\"Take a food tour for authentic experiences\">Take a food tour for authentic experiences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\/#Enjoy_a_show_at_La_Fenice_theatre\" title=\"Enjoy a show at La Fenice theatre\">Enjoy a show at La Fenice theatre<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\/#Wine_experience_at_Venissa_on_Mazzorbo_Island\" title=\"Wine experience at Venissa on Mazzorbo Island\">Wine experience at Venissa on Mazzorbo Island<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\/#Tour_Lido_by_bike\" title=\"Tour Lido by bike\">Tour Lido by bike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\/#Have_a_picnic_on_SantErasmo\" title=\"Have a picnic on Sant&#8217;Erasmo \">Have a picnic on Sant&#8217;Erasmo <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Participate_in_a_mask-making_workshop\"><\/span><strong>Participate in a mask-making workshop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.walksofitaly.com\/blog\/things-to-do\/carnevale-in-venice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carnival in Venice<\/a> is one of the ultimate expressions of Venetian art and culture. As we all know, this event is incredibly famous and significant, so participating in a workshop to make unique Venetian masks in an atelier is a fantastic thing to do in Venice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For this experience, we recommend visiting the wonderful <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cadelsolmascherevenezia.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ca&#8217; del Sol<\/a> <\/strong>(Fondamenta de l&#8217;Osmarin, 4964, 30122 Venezia VE), a small store and atelier with an incredible selection of masks and costumes. In this art studio, you can <strong>observe the Venetian art of mask-making or even take a workshop <\/strong>and try your hand at the craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks--1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18646\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.499267935578331;width:779px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taking a workshop at Ca&#8217; del Sol is an unforgettable experience. Photo credit: Frank Kovalchek<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visiting_San_Trovaso_Squero\"><\/span><strong>Visiting San Trovaso Squero<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/gondola-ride-venice\">Riding along the canals of Venice in a gondola<\/a> is a magical experience. For a unique perspective on the iconic Venetian boat, however, go beyond the canals to see the <strong>boat-making process up close<\/strong>. To do just that, we recommend visiting <strong>Squero San Trovaso <\/strong>(Dorsoduro, 1097, 30123 Venezia VE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A visit to Squero San Trovaso is perfect for learning about the characteristics of gondolas and the intricate process that goes into making them. We recommend at least a half hour to soak up this immersive experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Squero-San-Trovaso--1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18645\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Squero-San-Trovaso--1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Squero-San-Trovaso--600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Squero-San-Trovaso--768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Squero-San-Trovaso-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Seeing how these beautiful Venetian boats are made is truly fascinating. Photo credit: Bosc d&#8217;Anjou<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_food_tour_for_authentic_experiences\"><\/span><strong>Take a food tour for authentic experiences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no better way to taste a destination than from the hands of those who know. The importance of taking a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/venice-tours\/venice-food-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Venice food tour<\/a> with locals is to know the ideal places to <strong>taste the authentic flavors of Venice<\/strong>. These usually include visits to the best markets in Venice to get to know the great offer of products and ingredients, the perfect&nbsp;<em>bacaros<\/em>&nbsp;(tapas bar) to taste the delicious&nbsp;<em>cicchetti<\/em>&nbsp;(Venetian tapas) together with the traditional Venetian cocktail, Spritz.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/bacaro-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18644\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/bacaro-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/bacaro-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/bacaro-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/bacaro.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taking in the ambience in local <em>bacaros<\/em> is definitely a way to experience real Venetian culture. Photo credit: Tim Sackton<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Enjoy_a_show_at_La_Fenice_theatre\"><\/span><strong>Enjoy a show at La Fenice theatre<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For music and opera lovers, there is no better way to experience a Venetian evening than enjoying a show at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.teatrolafenice.it\/en\/\">La Fenice<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>La Fenice Theater is <strong>one of the best expressions of lyrical music<\/strong> <strong>in the world<\/strong>, being the place to present premiere operas by famous composers such as Giuseppe Verdi, Gioachino Rossini, Vincenzo Bellini, Gaetano Donizetti. If you don&#8217;t have the time to see a performance at the theater, the best idea is to book a guided tour to learn about its <strong>storied history, splendid architecture, and design<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Teatro_La_Fenice-1024x973.jpg\" alt=\"stairs leading up to large theater with columns in front of entrance\" class=\"wp-image-18754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Teatro_La_Fenice-1024x973.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Teatro_La_Fenice-600x570.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Teatro_La_Fenice-768x730.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Teatro_La_Fenice.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Taking a tour of the theater is just as interesting as seeing a performance. Photo credit: Didier Descouens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wine_experience_at_Venissa_on_Mazzorbo_Island\"><\/span><strong>Wine experience at Venissa on Mazzorbo Island<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the last things we could imagine doing in Venice is visiting a vineyard. For wine lovers and sybarites, a different way to get to know Venice is through its wines on a guided tour of the Venissa vineyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venissa Estate is a vineyard located on a large part of Mazzorbo Island. It is known for growing the <strong>Dorona grape, which is native to Venice<\/strong>. During the harmonious and relaxed tour of the vineyards and the wine tasting, the experiences are enlivened with stories of the project on the island and the winemaking process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tour_Lido_by_bike\"><\/span><strong>Tour Lido by bi<\/strong>ke<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides relaxing on the amazing beaches of Lido, <strong>cycling around the island is another great activity<\/strong>. Considering the island&#8217;s length, this is the best method for getting around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On a bike tour of the Lido, you can admire its beaches, the church of San Nicolo al Lido, one of Venice&#8217;s most important sites; the Viale Santa Maria Elisabetta, home to all the island&#8217;s hotels and restaurants; Malamocco, a small island within the Lido; and its natural beauty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-Lido-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-Lido-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-Lido-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-Lido-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venice-Lido.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If you need to escape the hustle and bustle of Venice, head out to one of the surrounding islands for a break. Photo credit: Serge Le Strat<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Have_a_picnic_on_SantErasmo\"><\/span><strong>Have a picnic on Sant&#8217;Erasmo <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A stroll through Sant&#8217; Erasmo (often referred to as the orchard of Venice) is not complete without a picnic on the beach. <strong>Picnicking on Sant&#8217;Erasmo, especially in summer, is one of the most common activities for Venetians<\/strong> escaping the intense heat of Venice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are in Venice in the summertime, picnics are one of the best options to do during the day to enjoy a relaxing moment and get to know the local part of this incredible destination.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SantErasmo-Island-1024x685.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18642\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SantErasmo-Island-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SantErasmo-Island-600x402.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SantErasmo-Island-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/SantErasmo-Island.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sant&#8217; Erasmo Island boasts sandy beaches and bucolic green spaces. Photo credit: Herv\u00e9 Simon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for some of the more unique things to do in Venice, why don\u2019t you check out an exclusive tour where you can take in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/venice-tours\/st-marks-basilica-doges-palace-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">St. Mark\u2019s Basilica after closing time<\/a>\u00a0or spend an evening\u00a0exploring the always bustling Rialto Market? Our small-group tours (many with exclusive access) will help you see Venice from a different perspective few people get to enjoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> &#8230; <a title=\"Mask Making to Island Hopping: 7 Unique Things to Do in Venice\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\" aria-label=\"More on Mask Making to Island Hopping: 7 Unique Things to Do in Venice\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":18647,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[634,632],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[658],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Mask Making to Island Hopping: 7 Unique Things to Do in Venice<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Although gondola rides, church hopping, and people watching are fun, come along as we reveal 7 unique things to do in Venice.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Mask Making to Island Hopping: 7 Unique Things to Do in Venice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Although gondola rides, church hopping, and people watching are fun, come along as we reveal 7 unique things to do in Venice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Walks Tours Blog\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/walkstours\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-07-19T09:50:09+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2025-07-11T14:53:59+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks-lead.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1200\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"801\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Yareli Parra\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@walks\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@walks\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Yareli Parra\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Yareli Parra\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/e01d3312fe956c2ef7a40711a5d44e59\"},\"headline\":\"Mask Making to Island Hopping: 7 Unique Things to Do in Venice\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-07-19T09:50:09+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-11T14:53:59+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\"},\"wordCount\":940,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks-lead.jpg?wsr\",\"articleSection\":[\"Venice Art &amp; Culture\",\"Venice Things To Do\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\",\"name\":\"Mask Making to Island Hopping: 7 Unique Things to Do in Venice\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks-lead.jpg?wsr\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-07-19T09:50:09+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2025-07-11T14:53:59+00:00\",\"description\":\"Although gondola rides, church hopping, and people watching are fun, come along as we reveal 7 unique things to do in Venice.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks-lead.jpg?wsr\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks-lead.jpg?wsr\",\"width\":1200,\"height\":801,\"caption\":\"Two ornate Venetian masks with gold, blue, and pink designs are displayed as traditional souvenirs, capturing Venice\u2019s festive atmosphere.\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Venice Things To Do\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/category\/venice-things-to-do\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Mask Making to Island Hopping: 7 Unique Things to Do in Venice\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Travel Guides & Blog | Walks\",\"description\":\"Blog and Travel Guides for the cities across the world\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Walks Tours\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Walks_Logo_1000px.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Walks_Logo_1000px.png\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":748,\"caption\":\"Walks Tours\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/walkstours\",\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/walks\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/walkstours\/\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/e01d3312fe956c2ef7a40711a5d44e59\",\"name\":\"Yareli Parra\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/a9bc4a8157ac12f601c0a52ffe7723a6\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foto-devour-Yareli-2.png?wsr\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foto-devour-Yareli-2.png?wsr\",\"caption\":\"Yareli Parra\"},\"description\":\"Yareli is a Dominican travel writer based in the beautiful city of Lucca, Italy. Traveling and exploring every corner of Tuscany are her passions. She enjoys trying new flavors while traveling. As well as sharing her travel experiences through her blog Wandering and Tasting and Instagram @wanderingandtasting.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/author\/yarelip\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Mask Making to Island Hopping: 7 Unique Things to Do in Venice","description":"Although gondola rides, church hopping, and people watching are fun, come along as we reveal 7 unique things to do in Venice.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Mask Making to Island Hopping: 7 Unique Things to Do in Venice","og_description":"Although gondola rides, church hopping, and people watching are fun, come along as we reveal 7 unique things to do in Venice","og_url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice","og_site_name":"Walks Tours Blog","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/walkstours","article_published_time":"2024-07-19T09:50:09+00:00","article_modified_time":"2025-07-11T14:53:59+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1200,"height":801,"url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks-lead.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Yareli Parra","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@walks","twitter_site":"@walks","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Yareli Parra","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice"},"author":{"name":"Yareli Parra","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/e01d3312fe956c2ef7a40711a5d44e59"},"headline":"Mask Making to Island Hopping: 7 Unique Things to Do in Venice","datePublished":"2024-07-19T09:50:09+00:00","dateModified":"2025-07-11T14:53:59+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice"},"wordCount":940,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks-lead.jpg?wsr","articleSection":["Venice Art &amp; Culture","Venice Things To Do"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice","url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice","name":"Mask Making to Island Hopping: 7 Unique Things to Do in Venice","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks-lead.jpg?wsr","datePublished":"2024-07-19T09:50:09+00:00","dateModified":"2025-07-11T14:53:59+00:00","description":"Although gondola rides, church hopping, and people watching are fun, come along as we reveal 7 unique things to do in Venice.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks-lead.jpg?wsr","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Venetian-masks-lead.jpg?wsr","width":1200,"height":801,"caption":"Two ornate Venetian masks with gold, blue, and pink designs are displayed as traditional souvenirs, capturing Venice\u2019s festive atmosphere."},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/unique-things-to-do-in-venice#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Venice Things To Do","item":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/category\/venice-things-to-do"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Mask Making to Island Hopping: 7 Unique Things to Do in Venice"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/","name":"Travel Guides & Blog | Walks","description":"Blog and Travel Guides for the cities across the world","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#organization","name":"Walks Tours","url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Walks_Logo_1000px.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Walks_Logo_1000px.png","width":1000,"height":748,"caption":"Walks Tours"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/walkstours","https:\/\/twitter.com\/walks","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/walkstours\/"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/e01d3312fe956c2ef7a40711a5d44e59","name":"Yareli Parra","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/a9bc4a8157ac12f601c0a52ffe7723a6","url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foto-devour-Yareli-2.png?wsr","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foto-devour-Yareli-2.png?wsr","caption":"Yareli Parra"},"description":"Yareli is a Dominican travel writer based in the beautiful city of Lucca, Italy. Traveling and exploring every corner of Tuscany are her passions. She enjoys trying new flavors while traveling. As well as sharing her travel experiences through her blog Wandering and Tasting and Instagram @wanderingandtasting.","url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/author\/yarelip"}]}},"authors":[{"term_id":658,"user_id":17,"is_guest":0,"slug":"yarelip","display_name":"Yareli Parra","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foto-devour-Yareli-2.png?wsr","url2x":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Foto-devour-Yareli-2.png?wsr"},"user_url":"","last_name":"Parra","first_name":"Yareli","description":"Yareli is a Dominican travel writer based in the beautiful city of Lucca, Italy. Traveling and exploring every corner of Tuscany are her passions. She enjoys trying new flavors while traveling. As well as sharing her travel experiences through her blog Wandering and Tasting and Instagram @wanderingandtasting."}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18427"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18427"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18427\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22769,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18427\/revisions\/22769"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18647"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18427"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18427"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18427"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=18427"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}