Venice comes alive with a display of creative historical costumes and celebration. The atmosphere is intoxicating. The Tiepolo Ball, now in its 24th edition, is well known for being the most traditional of the historical balls. It also features Master of Dance-led period dances including the Waltz and the Minuetto.
The Tiepolo Ball takes place at Palazzo Pisani Moretta, famed for its beautiful frescoes, including that of Tiepolo himself; the ceiling which depicts “The Meeting of Mars and Venus.”
Fly to Venice and take your meet & greet watertaxi transfer to your hotel. This meet & greet transfer ensures a smoother service, at a time when Venice is very busy with tourists!
Enjoy your next two nights staying at 3 star Hotel Becher, the perfect venue for a stay during the Venetian Carnival.
This hotel is just off St Mark’s Square, so you are well positioned to make the most of your time in the centre of Venice.
Rest of day at leisure.
This morning head to the Atelier for your costume fitting. Having already chosen your costume from the online catalogue, this costume fitting will ensure a comfortable fit, as well as affording your first chance to feel in character.
Once dressed like a Venetian noble, do as the locals do and promenade around Venice in your historical costume. This really is a highlight as Venice comes alive with colour and style, as everyone in their masked finery takes to the streets. As you promenade, why not treat yourself to a glass of Champagne at Westin Europa & Regina, which overlooks the Grand Canal. Alternatively a cappuccino at Florian’s Bar is the perfect place to be seen.
This evening a watertaxi transfer will take you to the Palazzo Pisani Moretta on the Grand Canal, which houses this traditional 18th century ball.
Please click on the arrow on the first photo opposite to see a video of a previous Tiepolo Ball.
This ball now in it’s 24th edition, features acrobats, actors of the Comedy of Art and other performers who will wander through the rooms entertaining with their acts.
Marvel at the frescoes created by Venetian artists, whilst you enjoy the lavish entertainment of clowns, mime artists and jesters, to name but a few. Enjoy your welcome cocktail and your dinner in halls lit by candles only.
Your entry level ticket sees you seated in one of the side rooms for dining, though you can wander through the beautiful fresco rooms for the main entertainment as well. During the evening the classical orchestra will create a lovely atmosphere in the Salone Centrale whilst the opera singers, dancers and various performers will move between the different rooms, all of course dressed in sumptuous historical costumes.
The standard menu is fish inspired by the Venetian lagoon, however, both a meat and vegetarian option are available if pre-advised.
To get a flavour of the Minuetto, which is one of the historical dances you will get to learn, please click on the photo opposite for a short video.
Once dinner is finished, you will be invited back to the ground floor to learn historical dances from the master of the dance with a second orchestra. The dance masters will guide you through the historical group dances such as the Minuetto and Cotillon, and don’t worry you don’t need to know what you are doing- that is why you have the Dance masters guidance! Hot chocolate, Venetian sweets and Prosecco will be served between the dances.
Dance the remainder of the night away until the ball ends, and it is time to wander back to your hotel room, after an unforgettable night!
Photos 3-8 inclusive opposite, copyrighted to Chris Bickford, Tiepolo Ball.
If you want to see the Tiepolo Ball with the top VIP tickets, why not upgrade to the main hall dining. Rather than dining and then enjoying the entertainment, dine in the main saloon where the entertainment takes place around you as you eat.
Price Per Person: £220
After breakfast, return your historical costumes, and at leisure until your watertaxi transfer to the airport for your flight home after experiencing this magical event.
Hotel Becher is a small charming hotel located near Saint Mark's Square, which captures Venice's elegant and romantic soul in the upscale rooms of a boutique hotel.
The rooms and suites of 3-star Hotel Becher feature a fascinating 18th-century flair, superior comfort and impeccable hospitality, placing the facility among the most sophisticated charming hotels in Venice.
If you want to see the Tiepolo Ball with the top VIP tickets, why not upgrade to the main hall dining. Rather than dining and then enjoying the entertainment, dine in the main saloon where the entertainment takes place around you as you eat.
Price Per Person: £220
I would like to say a huge thank you for our very organised and hugely professional trip to the Tiepolo Ball in Venice. We had an amazing time and everything ran very smoothly from the beginning to end, there wasn't a single thing that wasn't organised 100%. I have recommended you to many friends. Thanks again.
We both had a fantastic time and everything went like clockwork. The picking up by our own water taxi made to feel special. The hotel went out of their way to make our stay special. We loved the costumes and the Tiepolo ball was excellent and all in all made for an unforgettable experience. All of our friends were very jealous when we showed them all the pictures.
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