What's On | Il Palazzo Experimental, Venice Hotel, Dorsoduro

Discover our latest happenings, events and masterclasses. Soak up a special experience and try something new in the heart of Venice. Find out what’s going on at the hotel, around the Dorsoduro district and beyond from special menus and events to cocktail evenings, partnerships and local happenings. Stay tuned for what’s next.

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activities

A green café table set with an Aperol spritz, a Negroni, and Venetian cicchetti snacks in a garden setting.

Bacaro Tour

“Bacarata” in Venice means gathering with friends, enjoying conversation, and pairing a glass of wine or a Spritz with cicchetti, traditional Venetian bites. Experience it independently or with a local guide who will take you to authentic spots preserving Venice's culinary traditions.

An orange motor launch cruising a narrow Venetian canal past historic buildings.

Boat Tour

Discover Venice's best places and its beautiful surrounding islands, making it truly unique. Beyond the usual walking routes, the “floating city” reveals hidden gems and extraordinary beauty waiting to be explored.

Pastel-coloured palazzos lining Venice's Grand Canal at sunset, viewed from the water.

Discover Venice

Meet your professional local guide at Reception and create a personalised itinerary based on your interests. Make the most of your time while exploring Venice and deepening your knowledge of a specific area or theme.

Discover Venice's Island

Discover some of Venice's legendary history.

Murano – famous for its traditional glassblowing factories.

Burano – a colourful, charming island known for lace-making by local artisans.

Torcello – the earliest settlement in the Venice area, home to two important Byzantine basilicas and rich history.

Museums

The Gallerie dell'Accademia is an ideal escape for art lovers with pieces from the 14th century to the Renaissance including masterpieces by Tintoretto, Titian, Tiepolo, and Longhi. At the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, located in the stunning Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, discover works by Picasso, Dalí, Modigliani, Carrà, and other modern and Futurist artists.

Visit the Rialto Market

One of the oldest remaining markets in the city, Rialto Market is home to the traditional fish, fruit, and vegetable stalls. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Visit the Teatro La Fenice

Teatro La Fenice is one of the most famous opera houses in the world and the most renowned in Venice. Opened in 1792, it was destroyed twice by major fires and later rebuilt. It hosted the world premieres of works by composers such as Giuseppe Verdi, Gioachino Rossini, Vincenzo Bellini, and Gaetano Donizetti.

The polished wooden bow of a classic Venetian motor launch moored on a canal.

Transfer Services

Whether you need to reach St. Mark's Square or a villa on the mainland, our transfer services are at your disposal to take you wherever you need to go. Il Palazzo Experimental offers private transportation to get you from one point to another quickly and comfortably.

LOCATIONS

A journey that started in Paris, in the summer of 2007. A bar on a quiet street, the start of Paris’ cocktail renaissance. As the years went on, new chapters turned, from new cities, to restaurants and finally hotels. Today, Experimental can be found across Paris, London, New York, Venice, Verbier, Val d’Isere, Ibiza, Menorca and out in the British countryside. Each location inspired by the world around it.