Hotels in Cannaregio or Dorsoduro HotelQuieter than San Marco and well-connected by waterbus.
3Days
13Stops
9Meal tips
About £120-200 a day, mid-range, flights excludedBudget
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Three days in Venice that cover St Mark's Square and the Doge's Palace, the quieter streets of Dorsoduro, and the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. Get up early to see the city without crowds. Venice charges an access fee for day visitors on certain days, so check before you travel. Best in spring and autumn.
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Murano and Burano boat tour TourA guided option if you prefer not to navigate the vaporetto.
Venice gondola ride ActivityOfficial rates, one of the classic Venice experiences.
Day by day
St Mark's and the Grand Canal
08:30
St Mark's Basilica
A Byzantine church covered in golden mosaics. Book a slot online and expect a security check.
View on map ↗💡 Early morning avoids the longest queues.
10:00
Doge's Palace
The Gothic palace of Venice's rulers, with grand chambers and the Bridge of Sighs.
View on map ↗💡 A combined ticket covers several museums.
13:00
Rialto Bridge and market
Cross the famous bridge and browse the nearby fish and produce markets (markets are closed on some days).
View on map ↗💡 Eat away from the bridge for better prices.
16:30
Grand Canal on a vaporetto
Take the public water bus down the Grand Canal for views of palaces, a cheaper alternative to a gondola.
View on map ↗💡 Buy a 24-hour pass if you ride a lot.
18:30
Aperitivo with cicchetti
Cicchetti are Venetian bar snacks served with a small glass of wine, a tradition across the city.
View on map ↗💡 Try a local bàcaro, a small traditional bar.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastCoffee and a pastryItalian · $
lunchCicchettiVenetian · $$
dinnerSeafood dinnerVenetian · $$$
🎟 Book ahead for day 1Tickets and tours: St Mark's Basilica 🏨 Find a hotel
Dorsoduro and the gondolas
09:30
Gallerie dell'Accademia
A major collection of Venetian painting from Bellini to Tintoretto.
View on map ↗💡 Book to avoid queues.
11:30
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
A modern art museum in a canal-side palace, with works by Picasso, Pollock and Dalí.
View on map ↗💡 The sculpture garden is relaxing.
14:00
The Zattere promenade
A sunny waterfront walk facing the Giudecca island, lined with cafés.
View on map ↗💡 Try a gelato at one of the seafront cafés.
17:00
Gondola ride
Official gondola rates are fixed for a 30-minute ride. Share with others to reduce cost.
View on map ↗💡 Agree the price before you board.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastHotel breakfastItalian · $
lunchSandwiches in a campoItalian · $
dinnerPasta with seafoodVenetian · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Gallerie dell'Accademia
Murano, Burano and Torcello
09:30
Vaporetto to Murano
A glass-making island, where small workshops demonstrate glassblowing.
View on map ↗💡 In a vaporetto pass. Buy glass from the workshops, not from shops with imported goods.
12:00
Burano
A fishing island of brightly coloured houses and lace-makers.
View on map ↗💡 Try the local butter biscuits (bussolà).
15:00
Torcello
A quiet island with a 7th-century cathedral and mosaics, once the centre of the lagoon.
View on map ↗💡 Calm, with few visitors.
18:00
Return to Venice for a last evening walk
Wander residential streets and small bridges back to your hotel.
View on map ↗💡 Venice is quietest after 18:00.
🍽 Where to eat
breakfastHotel breakfastItalian · $
lunchSeafood lunch on BuranoVenetian · $$
dinnerFarewell dinnerVenetian · $$
🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Vaporetto to Murano
Good to know
✈️ Getting thereMarco Polo Airport has Alilaguna boats and ATVO buses to Piazzale Roma. Cruise ships dock near Tronchetto.
🚆 Getting aroundVenice has no cars. Walk, or use the vaporetto (waterbus). A 24- or 48-hour pass is good value.
💷 CurrencyEuro (€). Cards are widely accepted.
🗣 LanguageItalian. English is widely spoken.
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