Venice, done right
Skip-the-line St Mark's & Doge's Palace, gondolas on quiet canals, Murano & Burano by boat, cicchetti at the best bacari — plus day trips to Verona, the Dolomites & the Prosecco hills that actually work
Top experiences in Venice
Most-booked activities by Venice Trip readers — instant confirmation, free cancellation on most tours.
Venice: Doge's Palace, prison and secret passageways tour
Murano, Burano & Torcello: half-day boat tour in Venice
Venice: shared gondola ride across the Grand Canal
Venice: St. Mark's Basilica skip-the-line ticket with audio app
Venice: eat like a local food tour with wine & spritz
From Venice: Cortina and Dolomites mountains day trip
Venice & the Veneto
From Venice's six sestieri and the lagoon islands (Murano, Burano, Torcello) to Verona, Padua, Lake Garda and the Dolomites
Verona
Opera lovers, Roman history
Venice
First-time visitors who want to see the iconic sights, Art and history lovers
Valdobbiadene and the Prosecco hills
Prosecco wine lovers and curious beginners, UNESCO World Heritage landscape photography
San Marco
First-time visitors who want to see Venice's defining monuments, History and Byzantine art enthusiasts
Murano
Watching master glassblowers at work, Buying genuine Murano glass direct from studios
Lake Garda from Venice
Scenic lakeside escapes from Venice, Combining with Verona in one day
Dorsoduro
Art lovers (Renaissance through contemporary), Visitors who want a lively local square
Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Dolomites
Dramatic mountain scenery unlike anywhere else in Europe, Photography of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Cinque Torri
Cannaregio
Travellers who want to see Venice as locals live it, Jewish history enthusiasts
Burano
Photography of painted houses, Handmade Burano lace (museo and workshops)
Things to do in Venice
Skip-the-line landmarks, lagoon islands, gondola rides, food and wine experiences, and day trips into the Veneto
Landmarks & palaces
St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge — skip the queues
Gondola & boat cruises
Gondola rides, Grand Canal cruises and lagoon boat tours
Islands: Murano & Burano
Glass-blowing on Murano, coloured houses on Burano, ancient Torcello
Food, drink & wine
Cicchetti bars, bacari, Prosecco tastings and cooking classes
Day trips & Veneto
Verona, Padua, Lake Garda, the Dolomites and Prosecco hills
Museums & art
Accademia, Peggy Guggenheim, Palazzo Grassi and more
Tours & walking
Guided walking tours, secret Venice, hidden courtyards
Workshops & experiences
Mask-making, glassblowing, rowing and artisan workshops
Essential travel guides
In-depth guides to help you plan every aspect of your Venice & Veneto adventure
Accademia Gallery: the essential guide to Venice's greatest art museum
Gallerie dell'Accademia Venice 2026 — tickets, Bellini, Titian, Tintoretto, Giorgione's Tempest, skip-the-line advice, and planning your visit.
Best photo spots in Venice: 15 locations worth waking up early for
Best photography spots in Venice — Rialto at dawn, Punta della Dogana, Burano, Libreria Acqua Alta. Timing, light advice, and how to avoid the crowds.
Best time to visit Venice: honest month-by-month guide
When to visit Venice for fewer crowds, better weather, and lower prices. Shoulder season wins — but winter has its own magic. Honest monthly breakdown for
Best walking tours in Venice: what to book and when a guide is worth it
Free tip-based, small group, private, and specialist Venice walking tours compared. When a guide adds real value and when you are better off on your own.
Burano guide: the coloured houses, the lace, and how to visit well
Burano: pastel fishermen's houses, a genuine lacemaking tradition, and much less to do than the crowds suggest. Arrive before 10am for the best experience.
Cicchetti guide: Venice's bar snacks explained
What cicchetti are, where to find the best ones, how much to pay, and how to do a bacaro crawl like a local. Honest 2026 guide with real prices.
Suggested itineraries
From quick 3-day escapes to comprehensive 14-day grand tours
Why trust Venice Trip?
Venice Trip is an honest planner with no tours of our own — we compare GetYourGuide options transparently so you see real prices in euros. We flag tourist traps, explain which skip-the-line tickets are worth it, and map out day-trip logistics that actually work. Whether you're planning a weekend or two weeks across the Veneto, everything here is designed to save you time and money.