What to do in Venise?
Unique in the world, Venice is discovered on the water, from St Mark's Square to the colourful islands of the lagoon. Gondola rides, visits to the Doge's Palace and getaways to Murano and Burano await you.
Venise highlights
The places and experiences not to miss under any circumstances.
St Mark's Square
A flagship experience in Venise, worth booking ahead to avoid the queues.
Doge's Palace
A flagship experience in Venise, worth booking ahead to avoid the queues.
Gondola ride
A flagship experience in Venise, worth booking ahead to avoid the queues.
Plan your visit to Venise
Our practical tips for a great stay: when to go, how to get around, where to stay.
When to visit Venice?
Spring and autumn are the mildest; summer is stifling and packed. In autumn–winter, watch out for acqua alta, the high waters that can flood some squares.
Getting around Venice
Everything is done on foot or by vaporetto (water bus). If you plan to reach the islands, a day transport pass quickly pays for itself.
Where to stay in Venice
Sleep in the city (Cannaregio, Dorsoduro) to experience it in the evening, once the day-trippers have left: pricier, but incomparable.
Activities & tickets to book in Venise
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Venise by theme
The places and experiences not to miss under any circumstances.
Guided tours
To grasp the soul of Venise, nothing beats a guided tour. Follow a local guide through the great monuments and hidden lanes, and discover the stories that paper guides leave out.
Book →Museums & skip-the-line tickets
Venise is packed with must-see museums and monuments. Book your skip-the-line tickets in Venise and enjoy the finest collections without losing an hour in the queue.
Book →Cruises & boat trips
Seeing Venise from the water means rediscovering it. Hop aboard a cruise or boat ride and admire the finest views of Venise on the water, by day or at sunset.
Book →Food tours & gastronomy
Food is part of the journey. Treat yourself to a food tour in Venise: local markets, regional specialties and tastings to savour Venise like a true local.
Book →Outdoors & activities
Feel like moving? Venise lends itself to bike rides, hikes and outdoor activities to explore the city and its surroundings from a different angle.
Book →Day trips
The most beautiful treasures sometimes hide at the gates of Venise. Book a day trip to discover the villages, castles and landscapes nearby.
Book →Plan Venise day by day
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