A New Year’s Eve proposal in Italy with Kiss Me Italy costs from €1,500 for a candlelit dinner on the Venetian lagoon or a private rooftop in Florence, to €2,300 for midnight in a Dolomites chalet with dinner and a night in a room strewn with rose petals. The most iconic option is a private gondola in front of St Mark’s when the fireworks begin, at €1,700. All packages are for 31 December, apart from one: the first sunrise of the year in an empty St Mark’s Square on 1 January.
New Year’s Eve Proposal Packages in Italy
Prices are all-inclusive for the couple, in euros. Midnight proposals include red roses and a bottle of Champagne; a photographer can be added to any package.
| Package | When | What happens | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| The New Year’s Eve Gondola Proposal — Venice | 31 Dec, midnight | Private gondola in front of St Mark’s as the fireworks start, roses, Champagne | €1,700 |
| The New Year’s Eve Rooftop Proposal — Venice | 31 Dec | Private rooftop terrace over the lagoon, garlands and lanterns, Champagne at midnight | €1,900 |
| The New Year’s Eve Lagoon Dinner Proposal — Venice | 31 Dec | Candlelit dinner on the lagoon, proposal at midnight with the fireworks | €1,500 |
| The New Year’s Eve Rooftop Proposal — Rome | 31 Dec | Exclusive terrace in the centre of Rome, city lights, Champagne at midnight | €1,900 |
| The New Year’s Eve Rooftop Proposal — Florence | 31 Dec | Private terrace with a panoramic view of Florence at midnight | €1,500 |
| The New Year’s Eve Snow Proposal — Dolomites | 31 Dec | Chalet facing the snowy peaks, candlelit dinner, overnight stay | €2,300 |
| The First Sunrise of the Year Proposal — Venice | 1 Jan, dawn | First sunrise of the year in St Mark’s Square, photographer, breakfast | €1,900 |
Which One to Choose
- For the most spectacular moment: the gondola in front of St Mark’s at midnight.
- For privacy above the crowds: a rooftop in Venice, Rome or Florence.
- For a complete evening: the lagoon dinner in Venice or the Dolomites chalet with dinner and a night.
- For something quiet and poetic: the first sunrise of 2027 in St Mark’s Square.
Why Propose on New Year’s Eve in Italy
Italians welcome the New Year with dinner, music and fireworks at midnight, from the great public squares to small mountain villages. For a proposal it is a perfect moment: a countdown, the whole sky lit up and a date you will celebrate together every year. The challenge is logistics. City centres are crowded, access to some squares is regulated and every good table or terrace is booked weeks ahead. That is where a private terrace, a gondola or a reserved chalet makes the difference.
Where to Propose on New Year’s Eve
Venice
Venice celebrates with fireworks over St Mark’s Basin at midnight. You can watch them from the water on a private gondola, from a private altana above the rooftops or after a candlelit dinner on the lagoon. The next morning, while the city sleeps, the First Sunrise of the Year Proposal gives you St Mark’s almost to yourselves. See more in our winter proposal in Venice guide.
Rome
Rome celebrates everywhere, with events in the squares and fireworks rising from every neighbourhood. From an exclusive terrace in the historic centre you see the domes and the sky light up together. More ideas in our winter proposal in Rome guide.
Florence
From a private terrace in the centre of Florence, the Duomo and the red roofs of the city make the most elegant backdrop for the countdown.
The Dolomites
For a quieter, snowy New Year, the New Year’s Eve Snow Proposal takes you to a chalet facing the peaks for dinner, the proposal at midnight and a night in a room decorated with rose petals. Read our winter proposal in the Dolomites guide.
Practical Tips for a Midnight Proposal
- Book early: gondolas, rooftops and chalets on 31 December are limited and in high demand.
- Dress warmly: at midnight it is often between 0 and 5°C in the north; we can add blankets on request.
- Keep the ring safe: crowds and boats are not the place to search pockets; your coordinator can hold it for you until the right moment.
- Think about photos: fireworks are hard to photograph; add a photographer if you want the moment captured professionally.
- Plan B: if weather makes the water or rooftops unsafe, we move to the alternative agreed in advance.
More Winter Proposal Ideas
See also the Christmas proposal in Italy packages, our Valentine’s Day proposal in Italy guide and the whole season in winter proposal in Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a New Year’s Eve proposal in Italy?
With Kiss Me Italy, from €1,500 (Venice lagoon dinner or Florence rooftop) to €2,300 (Dolomites chalet with dinner and overnight stay).
Can you see the fireworks in Venice from a gondola?
Yes. The fireworks are launched over St Mark’s Basin at midnight, and the gondola is positioned on the water facing them.
Is a photographer included?
Midnight packages include roses and Champagne; a photographer can be added on request. The First Sunrise of the Year package includes a photographer.
How far in advance should I book?
As early as possible: New Year’s Eve is one night a year and private terraces, gondolas and chalets sell out.
Can you keep the proposal secret?
Yes. Your partner only knows you are celebrating New Year’s Eve somewhere special.
