Any suggestions for an anniversary surprise in Venice? Something special that I can plan and make arrangements/reservations ahead of time. We are a family of four. Maybe an activity followed by a nice dinner? Concert?
Gondola ride with music?
Night tour of San Marco?
Many nice restaurants, very fancy that you could reserve.
Might check to see if there's any music going when you're there.
http://www.musicinvenice.com
After dinner have a sit down drink at one of the places at San Marco while the orchestra is playing. Maybe even do a little dancing. It's a bit pricy, but it's something everyone should do at least once in their life if not more. Everyone needs a little romance in their soul -- especially on an anniversary -- no matter what the cost.
Dinner at Harry's Bar, then a boat ride. Ernest Hemmingway's hangout, owned Cipriani himself.