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Venice
2 days · 5 things to do
Best time to go: April to June, and September to October
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Welcome
Venice, in a few days
Venice is a city to get lost in: a gondola on a quiet canal, a spritz at the counter of a bacaro, the coloured houses of Burano across the lagoon. Go early in the morning, before the crowds.
- Day by day
- D1 Day 1 3 things
- D2 Day 2 2 things
- Worth sorting before you go
- Words that help
- The practical page
- Packing checklist
The trip
Day by day
Map of the sights (numbers follow the suggested order). It prints with the base map.
D1
Day 1
3 things to do · at your own pace
- Morning · St Mark's Square free · about 1 hThe city's great square, framed by St Mark's Basilica, its bell tower and the Doge's Palace, best seen early before the crowds arrive.
- Afternoon · The Grand Canal by gondola · about 30 minVenice's main waterway, lined with palaces, seen from a gondola; the vaporetto along the same route is the cheaper alternative.
- Late afternoon · The Rialto Bridge free · about 30 minThe oldest bridge across the Grand Canal, a stone arch lined with shops, next to the Rialto fish and produce market.
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D2
Day 2
2 things to do · at your own pace
- Morning · Murano and Burano free · half a dayTwo lagoon islands reached by vaporetto: Murano for its glassmaking, Burano for its brightly painted houses and lace.
- Late afternoon · The Doge's Palace · about 1 h 30The Gothic seat of the Venetian Republic, with vast council chambers, Tintoretto's enormous canvas in the Great Council Hall and the Bridge of Sighs.
Before you go
Worth sorting before you go
📶 eSIM data
Online the moment you land, no roaming bill.
Get one · Holafly
Online the moment you land, no roaming bill.
Get one · Holafly
🛡️ Travel insurance
Health, luggage, cancellation.
Cover it · Ekta
Health, luggage, cancellation.
Cover it · Ekta
💳 Fee-free card
Pay at the real rate, with no exchange markup.
Open one · Revolut
Pay at the real rate, with no exchange markup.
Open one · Revolut
🚐 Airport transfer
A private car at a fixed price from the moment you land.
Book it · GetTransfer
A private car at a fixed price from the moment you land.
Book it · GetTransfer
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Good to know
Flavours & local habits
🍽️ Worth tasting
- Neapolitan pizza: soft dough, wood fire, and best eaten in Naples.
- Regional pasta: carbonara in Rome, ragu in Bologna, and never the same twice.
- Gelato: artisan ice cream. Walk past the tubs piled high and glowing.
- Aperitivo: a spritz and small plates at the end of the afternoon.
- Espresso: standing at the bar, and no cappuccino after a meal.
⚠️ Best avoided
- Restaurants with photo menus and a man outside waving you in, especially near the monuments.
- Check the bill for coperto and service before you add anything.
- Cappuccino after midday marks you out. An espresso works at any hour.
- Shoulders and knees covered in churches, and that includes the big ones.
Getting by
Words that help
English ↔ Italian
| English | Italian |
|---|---|
| Hello | Buongiorno |
| Thank you | Grazie |
| Please | Per favore |
| Yes | Sì |
| No | No |
| Excuse me | Mi scusi |
| Goodbye | Arrivederci |
| Do you speak English? | Parla inglese? |
| I don't understand | Non capisco |
| How much is it? | Quanto costa? |
| Where are the toilets? | Dove sono i bagni? |
| The bill, please | Il conto, per favore |
| Help! | Aiuto! |
| Cheers! | Salute! |
The essentials
The practical page
CurrencyEuro (EUR, €)
BudgetAbout €130 a day, mid-range
Best seasonApril to June, and September to October
PlugC/F/L · 230V
Tap waterSafe to drink
TippingCover charge often included, rounding up is enough
Emergency112
EntrySchengen area: an ID card or passport for EU citizens, 90 days visa-free for UK, US, Canadian and Australian passports.
HealthNo specific vaccination needed. Make sure tetanus, polio and MMR are up to date.
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Don't forget
Packing checklist
Have a good trip.
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