Sights
St Mark’s Basilica
A city’s story, written in gold
Venice, Italy · An independent city guide
A city like
no other.
Beyond the postcard. Into the extraordinary.
Find your own way through Venice.
Scroll to discover The Grand Canal, Venezia
A place to feel, not just to see
Some places
stay with you.
Venice is one of them.
In the first light on the lagoon. In a quiet turn beyond a crowded square. In the sound of water beneath a bridge.
There is the Venice you’ve dreamed of, and the one waiting to surprise you. Explore its neighbourhoods, discover its islands and make time for both.
Start your Venice storyThe places that make Venice
Extraordinary. Everywhere.
Sights
Doge’s Palace
Inside the power of the Venetian Republic
Sights
Rialto Bridge
The city’s great crossing
Sights
Santa Maria della Salute
The domes at the mouth of the Grand Canal
Sights
San Giorgio Maggiore
The skyline, seen from the other side
Sights
Teatro La Fenice
Venice, with the curtain raised
Six sestieri. Six ways to fall in love.
Find your
corner of Venice.
Every neighbourhood has a different rhythm. Follow the one that feels like you.
Meet all six neighbourhoods
A little further. A world away.
Follow the water.
Trade the city’s lanes for colourful islands, living crafts and open lagoon skies.
Islands
Burano
Colour with a life behind it
Islands
Murano
A world shaped by fire and glass
Islands
Torcello
Before the city, the lagoon
One island. A slower day. A different perspective. Explore the Venetian Lagoon
Venice & its lagoon
More than a city.
A world on water.
Beyond the domes and palaces lies a living landscape of islands, salt marshes and centuries of stories.
See the bigger pictureMake it your kind of trip
How much time
will you give Venice?
A few days. Endless possibilities. Choose your time and find a thoughtful route through the city.
Browse all itinerariesI have…
03
City, neighbourhoods, lagoon.
The icons on day one. Art and everyday Venice on day two. A whole day to follow the water.
Your three-day itinerary
A taste of the city
One more bite.
One more story.
A little counter, a few cicchetti, a conversation that lasts longer than planned. Discover the flavours that belong to Venice.
Taste your way through VeniceBefore the adventure
A little know-how.
A lot more Venice.
The journey here
Airports, trains and your first steps.
Move like Venice
Walk, float, wander. Find your way.
Find your neighbourhood
Choose where your story begins.
Pick your season
Different light. A different city.
Good to know
Your Venice
questions, answered.
How many days should I spend in Venice?+
Three days allow a balanced introduction to major sights, neighbourhoods and a lagoon outing. With one day, focus on the city; with five, explore at a slower pace.
Which islands should I visit first?+
Murano suits an interest in glass, Burano offers colour and lace, and Torcello brings early lagoon history. Choose two rather than rushing through a long list.
What is the best way to get around?+
Walk for the detail and use waterbuses for longer connections and islands. Check the current route and ticket conditions before boarding.
Is Visit Venezia the official tourism office?+
VisitVenezia.net is an independent travel guide, with English as its primary language. We link to the city, transport operators and attraction websites for official visitor information.