Venice Tour

Venice in winter takes on an unmistakable magic. If in every season the lagoon city enchants with its reflections and lights, it is the winter period that makes it a stage of unparalleled emotions and charm. From Christmas to Carnival, from the magic of the holidays to the charm of museums, there is a lot to do and experience. in this city during the colder months. Here are 7 unmissable events when Venice dresses up in winter:

Gabriele d'Annunzio wrote that the soul of Venice is autumnal , emphasising its iridescence and natural depth, yet in summer the Queen of the Adriatic shimmers reflected in the lagoon. The long days end with the sun hiding among the canals and palazzi in an explosion of colour, the calli become crowded and the Venetians bustle with preparations for the feast of feasts: the Feast of the Redeemer . Venice in summer is wonderful, solemn, vibrant. And in addition to the many museums and exhibitions that enrich the city, the fine weathe r allows it to be enjoyed to the full in the open air: rediscovering the Venice of gardens, beaches and islands.

Is it your first time in Venice, and you can stay just few hours? The city is a real open-air museum that can surprise you every time you look at it, but if you have a limited amount of time you should have an idea of the places you can't miss. So, for our guests we thought of a little itinerary in the beating heart of Venice: it starts from our hotel and it ends in San Marco square, so you can admire it in all its timeless glory. This tour is one of the private walking tour made available for our guests , ask the reception to book this experience for you. 

Venice is a true open-air museum: everywhere we can admire ancient buildings and churches that made history. It's also the land of the most famous museums, art collections, artists, painters and sculptures in the world. Peggy Guggenheim Collection  In Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, in the district of Dorsoduro, go see the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, one of the most loved collections in Venice. Peggy, the emblem of a woman who dedicated her life to art and brought contemporary art in America, and later in Venice, revolutionizing completely the cultural environment of the whole country. The collection is situated in the ancient house of Peggy, so you will experience the emotion of walking among the rooms and the Garden of the sculptures of Nasher, admiring the personal collection of the heiress with the masterpiece of the most important avant-gardists of XX century, and the temporary exhibition currently ongoing Migrating Objects: Art from Africa, Oceania and the Americas in the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, that are for the first time exposed all at once in Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, revealing a side of the collection that's rarely visible to the public.

A state of mind that involves joy, lightheartedness and resourcefulness. And if Christmas is a state of mind, Venice is its highest expression. From the weeks leading up to the great event, like a dogaressa mirroring herself in the lagoon, Venice dresses up and puts on its best jewels. The canals are adorned with thousands of lights, which run through the buildings and terraces, flow like water, bend and multiply, dance in extravagant shapes. The shop windows, like eyes that dot the streets, are filled with sweets and delicacies. And the city breathes. It throbs. It lives. And our hotel is also festively decorated: lights, sprigs of mistletoe and multicolored balls dot the rooms! Christmas time at the Ruzzini Palace Hotel Enter through the doors of out hotel and you will discover a warm and welcoming atmosphere, you will feel the enthusiasm for the feast and you will be surrounded by the sumptuousness of a palace that still today does nothing but astonish. You can experience a romantic holiday with your loved one, or some fabulous moments with the whole family. It will be an unforgettable December during which time you’ll be amazed by Venice and its life. To receive a complimentary night and a bottle of Prosecco upon your arrival, book your special offer now: at the Ruzzini Palace the gifts are unwrapped in advance! Book now a magical Christmas at the Ruzzini Palace! BOOK NOW Sweets and traditions to taste The pandoro is a typical dessert from Veneto that is usually eaten during the Christmas holidays. Its name is more than ever apt: golden, soft, precious inside, the pandoro knows how to surprise even in its simplicity. At the Rosa Salva pastry shop, in Venice since 1879, you can taste a truly noteworthy pandoro! Furthermore, booking three nights during the month of December with the discount code CHRISTMAS , you will enjoy a traditional Venetian dinner for free in one of the best restaurants in the city: the Campo Santa Maria Formosa restaurant. For other Christmas delicacies, we recommend you to read our article dedicated to the Venetian Christmas Food . Christmas concerts If you love classical music and art in general, Venice offers splendid Christmas concerts , under the richly frescoed ceilings of its theaters: the Goldoni theater and the Fenice . Tickets usually sell out quickly, but with the right timing you can get an unforgettable night. The musical notes blend with the notes of a city that seems to emerge from the melodies of the violins: everything in Venice is sublimated into music. The water that soothes the buildings, the ticking of the footsteps in an uncrowded little square, the boats gliding through the canals. Christmas Shopping There cannot be any Christmas without gifts, whether they are small or large, sumptuous or emotional, traditional or avant-garde. And Venice it is perfect, with its shops and boutiques, for Christmas shopping . From international boutiques, whose name alone is enough to make the air vibrate, to the workshops of the Masters of Fire that display hundreds of blown glass figurines: everyone can fulfill their wishes here. A visit to the Fondaco dei Tedeschi is a must, since it is a five-minute walk from our hotel: this is the paradise of luxury and refinement, hidden between the walls of a sumptuous historic building. Its Christmas arrangements are well known, and they surprise and fascinate every year. Merry Christmas, wherever you are and wherever you want to go, we are waiting for you at the Ruzzini Palace Hotel to make you live a dream. Take advantage of our exclusive offer this December! BOOK NOW