Venice - Tour Highlights and Travel Tips
Venice Tour Highlights
- The openness of the Basilica di San Marco and Saint Mark’s Square are a welcome reprieve from the tiny, winding alleyways that much of Venice consists of. The sheer size and grandeur is breathtaking.
- The Gallerie dell’Accademia houses Venetian art from the 14th to 18th centuries.
- Take a gondola ride along the winding canals and see as it should be seen - from the water.
- Tour Venice’s Doge’s Palace, the home to all 120 past Doges.
- Take a beach day away from the crowds on Lido island. You can even rent private cabanas.
- See how the famous Venetian Murano glass is blown on Murano island.
- Visit the markets of Venice that sell fresh produce daily.
- Experience the centuries old tradition of Carnival and attend a masquerade ball.
Venice Travel Tips
- The Venezia Unica Pass will save you money on attraction fees.
- Avoid eating in a restaurant on Saint Mark’s Square, unless you’re prepared to pay.
- Many small trattorias are located on side streets, barely visible from the main walkways. They’re often a little less expensive.
- Venice is a maze, but that’s all part of the fun. Grab a map, start walking, and get lost as much as possible.
- A trip to Venice during the Carnival is very expensive, but it’s a once in a lifetime experience.
- Flooding is common, and if you holiday in Italy during a flooding period, be prepared by buy waterproof shoes and walk on gangplanks to avoid the flood water.
- Summer time is jam-packed with tourists, while winter is liable to bad weather. Spring and autumn are perfect times for your Venice holiday.
