Venice Must See and Do

Must See

St Mark's Square The focal point of the city, where you can watch the world go by.

Rialto Bridge Unique architectural design that houses bazaars and an advantageous view over the Grand Canal.

Grand Canal Watch scenes from daily Venetian lift along the main waterway of the city.

Campanile Enjoy the wonderful views from the balcony where Galileo demonstrated his telescope to the doge.

Doge's Palace Magnificent and opulent, this was once the official residence of the 120 doges who ruled Venice.

Must Do

Take a ride in a gondola and be swept away by the charm of the city as it flows past you at a leisurely pace.

The wonderful fruit markets of the Rialto and the Cannareggio areas offer an interesting insight into local life.

Make sure you save some time for some aimless wandering so as not to miss the delights that the calles of Venice have to offer.

Eat an ice cream: Italy is famous for its gelato and there's no exception here, with ice cream vendors on most corners.

Excursions

Walking Tour of Venice & Doge's Palace
See the city's highlights from a historical and artistic view, including St Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs. Includes entry to Doge's Palace.

Departs: daily 01 Apr - 31 Oct. Duration: half day.
Adult from £49.

Venetian Islands
A motorboat ride to Murano with its famous glass factory, the islands of Burano where beautiful lacework is still taught, and Torcello with its seventh-century Basilica.

Departs: daily. Duration: half day.
Adult from £19.

Caffe Quadri
Experience the unique ambience of St Mark's Square with a table reserved for you at the exclusive Caffe Quadri, a prime location from which to watch the world go by. Linger over a coffee with cake or a long drink with savoury snack or an ice cream, while live music plays.

Departs: daily except Mondays 01 Nov - 31 Mar 2012.
Adult from £23.

Gondola Serenade & Evening Serenade
A 45-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal and entrancing waterways with musicians and singers. Collective gondola - up to 6 max per gondola. Gondola ride times are seasonal.

Departs: daily.
Adult (over 12 years) from £42.

A night in Venice
Take a romantic private 40-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal and the Venetian inner canals. Finishing very near to the gondola stop and enjoy a three-course menu in a typical Venetian restaurant.

Departs: daily.
Adult from £106.

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Food & Drink

Venice offers a wide range of eating options from local snacks to elegant and world-famous restaurants where you can dine well and experience local cuisines. 

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Shopping

The streets just off St Mark’s Square are a haven for those looking for designer fashion, with shops such as Louis Vuitton, Bulgari and Versace, whereas the Mercerie...

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Where to Stay

Venice is best navigated on foot and St Mark’s Square is the focal point of the city, whilst the area around the Rialto Bridge offers a bustling atmosphere and is just a short walk from the tourist sights. 

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