Where are you spending Valentine's Day?
As Valentine’s Day fast approaches, GoSeeDo.com has handpicked a selection of romantic experiences to help you celebrate the day, wherever you may be.
From things to do in Paris, the city of love, to more off the beaten track destinations such as Iceland, to right here in London, these recommendations make the perfect setting for a romantic date.
Valentine's Day Skip the Line Eiffel Tower Tour - Paris
This special offer allows the chance to really impress that special someone with queue-jump access to The Eiffel Tower. This exclusive experience begins with a champagne toast complimented by Parisian chocolates in The Champ de Mars while gazing up at the Eiffel Tower.
Whisked straight to the second level, discover the history, architecture, and fascinating stories about this world-famous monument with the help an expert. Once at the top, enjoy unparalleled views of the City of Lights below. Prices start from £72 per person.
Eiffel Tower & Valentine's Dinner - Paris
This evening has been planned to perfection to guarantee the perfect Valentine's for that special someone. On arrival visitors are whisked straight to the second level to discover the history, architecture, and fascinating stories about this world-famous monument with the help of a guide. Visitors are then transported across Paris to a beautifully renovated 17th century wine bar, voted the ‘Best Wine Bar in Paris’, for a candlelight dinner to enjoy a special gourmet “pink menu” created especially by Cordon Bleu Culinary School graduates.
Menu choices include duck breast in morel sauce with creamy whipped potatoes and bacon-wrapped asparagus; scallops in Chardonnay sauce with saffron risotto and sun-dried tomatoes; Chocolate covered strawberries and crème brulée. An expert sommelier will match champagne and wine to accompany each course. Prices start from £171 per person.
Bateaux Parisiens Early Evening Dinner Cruise - Paris
See the world’s most romantic city against the most romantic setting - from a Bateaux Parisiens early evening dinner cruise. Enjoy a three-course meal freshly prepared under the supervision of gourmet chefs, as you drink in the blissful panoramic views of Paris. This glass-encompassed boat glides through the city accompanied by elegant live music, as the sun sets behind Paris’s famous monuments and the city really begins to sparkle. Prices start from £65 per person.
Montparnasse 56 Panoramic Champagne Visit - Paris
Look out over the beautiful city of Paris from one of its best observation points – the 56th floor of the Montparnasse Tower. Enjoy a glass of champagne at nearly 200m, while gazing out over Paris’s famous landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Sacré Coeur, the Arc de Triomphe, the Panthéon and the Louvre. Prices start from £22 per person.
Northern Lights Mystery - Reykjavik
Witness one of nature’s most spectacular displays, the phenomenon known as the Northern Lights. Far from the glow of the city, hunt for the elusive Aurora Borealis – known as the Northern Lights. On a clear night, see the lights swirling in a wild and carefree dance across the sky in dramatic shapes, colours, patterns and sizes visible from September through to April. Prices start from £27 per adult.
The Blue Lagoon - just outside of Reykjavik
Visit the Blue Lagoon, a unique geothermal spa situated in the youngest lava field in west Iceland. Walk in the Blue Lagoon’s spectacular surroundings, bath in the milky blue-green water, relax in a geothermal steam bath or release the stress from your shoulders under a Blue Lagoon waterfall.
Indulge in an outdoor massage or one of the spa treatments available (available at an additional cost). An onsite restaurant offers an a la carte menu and choose from range of skincare products based on a unique blend of Blue Lagoon geothermal seawater active ingredients: minerals, silica, and algae available at the Blue Lagoon shop. Prices start from £20 per adult.
Opera and dinner - Florence
Enjoy a real Italian-style evening of Tuscan cuisine and fine opera. The evening begins with a candlelit typical Tuscan dinner served with Chianti wine under arches and vaults dating back to the 13th century in a romantic restaurant in heart of the old city centre of Florence.
Close to the restaurant, in surroundings with incredible acoustics, professional tenors and sopranos perform arias from operas by Puccini, Verdi, Rossini and other famous Italian musicians, together with Neapolitan songs renowned the world over. Reservation includes places in the stalls to enjoy this show. During the intermission, tea or coffee together with a pastry or a goblet wine will be served (included). Prices start from £46 per adult.
Secret Passages of Palazzo Vecchio - Florence
This fascinating guided tour goes deep inside Florence’s Palazzo Vecchio (Old Palace) to the secret passages and stairways built in 1342 by the Duke of Athens so he could leave the palace undetected by his courtiers. Walk through the secret passages inside Palazzo Vecchio that are not accessible to the general public, and which have only recently been made available to very small and select groups (maximum of 12 people).
Walk through the narrow passages of the Duke Gualtieri’s medieval stairway and encounter an unexpected passageway beyond a door hidden by a painting, leading to further hidden areas. End the tour in Giannino’s, a historic restaurant in the heart of the Medicean district for a typical Florentine lunch. Prices start from £26 per adult.
Lovers Chocolate Making for 2 - London, Manchester, Brighton
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this romantic chocolate making workshop. After learning the history of chocolate from bean to bar, create praline truffles from raw ingredients, and learn the art of cutting and dipping them in silky-smooth Belgian chocolate before covering them in a choice of toppings. There’s also the opportunity to create a personalised Green & Black’s chocolate bar and sample the delights of giant marshmallows and a silky-smooth chocolate fondue. The experience is available in Manchester, London and Brighton and lasts for two and a half hours. Prices start from £106 per couple.
Hot Air Ballooning - select locations throughout the UK
Hot air ballooning is exhilarating, graceful and offers one of the most romantic ways to fly. This not-to-be-missed hot air balloon ride starts with a pre-flight safety briefing as well as a hands-on opportunity to inflate the balloon. Available at select locations throughout the UK, admire and capture the ever-changing view of the landscape below. This experience is completed with a complementary glass of chilled champagne as the balloon drifts back down to earth. Prices start from £156 per person.
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