Redeemer Feast with dinner and water taxi excursion

For the Festa del Redentore in Venice, choose a dinner at a restaurant to enjoy traditional dishes and after dinner, hop aboard a water taxi to admire the fireworks display from St. Mark’s Basin. Find out more!

WHY DID WE LIKE THIS EXPERIENCE SO MUCH?

  • Experience Venice during its most heartfelt celebration.
  • Savour traditional dishes with a delicious dinner in a restaurant!
  • Enjoy the view of the fireworks from a water taxi in St. Mark’s Basin!

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Price

€ 299 per person

Other practical information

  • Dinner at the Algiubagiò Restaurant is scheduled to begin at 9 p.m.;
  • Departure aboard the water taxi to St. Mark’s Basin is scheduled for 11 p.m.
    • After booking, you will be provided with the driver’s contact details and the landing stage where you should arrive.
  • The water taxi is not a private service but is shared with other people for a total of 10 passengers.

Spoken Languages

  • Italian
  • English
  • French

Included / Excluded

Included :

  • dinner at Ristorante Algiubagiò (photo gallery) (location on Google Maps) with menu as per reservation, starting at 9 p.m.;
  • approximately 1 hour and 20 minute excursion by water taxi to view the fireworks in St. Mark’s Basin, departing at 11 p.m.

Excluded :

  • extra glasses of wine in addition to the glass included in the menu;
  • anything not expressly mentioned in “What is included”.

Sales Conditions

  • Places available for the experience are limited.
  • In case of cancellation by the customer, the following penalties will apply:
    • 30% if cancellation occurs up to 21 days before the date of the experience;
    • 60% if cancellation occurs between 21 and 14 days before the date of the experience;
    • no refund in the last 14 days before the experience.
  • No reason for cancellation (including inability to travel to the country/area of origin) will be accepted. We therefore recommend that customers take out private insurance at their own expense.
  • In the event of cancellation of the event due to COVID, the ticket will be refunded at 90%, postponed to the following year, or converted into a voucher.
  • In the event of bad weather or any other situation beyond the control of the organizers, the evening will never be canceled, except in the case of very adverse weather conditions, which will be assessed at the sole discretion of the organizer. If weather conditions do not allow the evening to proceed as planned, the City of Venice (organizer of the fireworks display) may postpone the start time of the show before announcing its cancellation. In the event of the show being suspended after the water taxi has departed, there will be no right to a ticket refund. In the event of the fireworks display being canceled before departure on board the water taxi, 30% of the booking amount will be refunded.

Availability

Saturday, July 18th 2026

Duration

from 9 p.m. to approximately 12:30 a.m.

Features

  • Child Friendly

Imagine celebrating the traditional Festa del Redentore in Venice in an evocative and authentically Venetian way. We offer you a special experience: dinner in a typical restaurant where you can savor Venetian cuisine, followed by viewing the famous fireworks aboard an elegant water taxi. You will experience the unique atmosphere of this celebration as you immerse yourself in the lagoon, surrounded by lights, reflections on the water, and the sound of boats moving around in celebration. It is a very Venetian way to participate in one of the city’s most heartfelt events, combining tradition, taste, and spectacle in a single unforgettable evening.

  • Dinner at the Algiubagiò Restaurant, an ancient establishment dating back to the early 1900s and completely restored in 2010. You can choose between the Traditional, Vegetarian, or Meat Menu.
  • Viewing of the fireworks in St. Mark’s Basin aboard a comfortable water taxi. Departure and return near the restaurant.

Traditional Menu

Traditional Baccala’ e Saor

Wafer of creamed salt cod, sardines in saor sauce as per tradition, and toasted pine nut sauce.

Risotto
Traditional Adriatic fish risotto.

Dessert
Tiramisu tribute to Banksy.

Vino
Includes a glass of Pinot Grigio from the Terre di San Rocco winery.
Extras available on request: glasses of other selected wines.

Redentore fireworks from a water taxi

11:00 p.m.

After dinner, a comfortable water taxi will be waiting for you just a few steps from the restaurant. Hop aboard and find a spot in St. Mark’s Basin to admire the fireworks display reflected on the water from a privileged vantage point.

At the end of the fireworks display (approximately shortly after midnight), the water taxi will take you back to shore.

Festa Redentore Venice Fireworks

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Where do you board the water taxi?
    After booking, you will receive the boat contact and the exact dock where you should arrive. Boarding takes place near the restaurant.
  • Is the water taxi private?
    No, the water taxi is a shared service with other guests, with a maximum of 10 passengers.
  • Is the table at the restaurant private?
    The table at the restaurant is private, and the seating arrangement is organized by the restaurant according to the reservations.
  • What happens in case of bad weather?
    The evening takes place even in case of rain or moderate bad weather.
    Only in the event of very adverse weather conditions may the organizer evaluate possible changes.
  • How should I dress? (Dress code)
    There is no mandatory dress code.
    We recommend a neat outfit (smart casual) and a light jacket, as it can be windy in the lagoon in the evening.

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