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Venice Carnival Gondolas – Masks and Safety Tips
Guidance for riding gondolas during Carnival in Venice: mask choices, seating safety, and keeping stylish without distracting the gondolier.
12/3/2025
8 min read
Carnival adds theater.
Tips
- Keep masks comfortable and minimal.
- Sit low; avoid wide hats near bridges.
- Ask for gentler routes if costumes constrain movement.
Style is great — safety first.
Bottom line
Make the photo; keep the balance.
About the Author
Venice Travel Expert
I created this guide to help you ride Venice’s waterways with confidence — clear booking advice, thoughtful etiquette tips, and stories to enrich what you’ll see and feel from the boat.
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Gondola
Carnival
Masks
Venice
Safety
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