All destinations
From the Grand Canal and hidden sestieri to lagoon islands, Veneto cities and the Dolomites — discover every corner of this extraordinary region
Must-visit destinations
Burano
Photography of painted houses, Handmade Burano lace (museo and workshops)
Cannaregio
Travellers who want to see Venice as locals live it, Jewish history enthusiasts
Cortina d'Ampezzo and the Dolomites
Dramatic mountain scenery unlike anywhere else in Europe, Photography of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Cinque Torri
Dorsoduro
Art lovers (Renaissance through contemporary), Visitors who want a lively local square
Lake Garda from Venice
Scenic lakeside escapes from Venice, Combining with Verona in one day
Murano
Watching master glassblowers at work, Buying genuine Murano glass direct from studios
Padua
Art history (Giotto frescoes), University culture and student atmosphere
San Marco
First-time visitors who want to see Venice's defining monuments, History and Byzantine art enthusiasts
Valdobbiadene and the Prosecco hills
Prosecco wine lovers and curious beginners, UNESCO World Heritage landscape photography
Venice
First-time visitors who want to see the iconic sights, Art and history lovers
Verona
Opera lovers, Roman history
More to explore
Bologna from Venice
Italian food culture (markets, cooking classes, tastings), Medieval towers and Gothic piazzas
Castello
Visitors wanting to escape the tourist crowds, Architecture and contemporary art enthusiasts (Biennale years)
Giudecca
Visitors wanting to escape the crowds, Photography of the Venice skyline
Lido di Venezia
Beach day away from the city, Venice Film Festival (early September)
San Polo
Food lovers and market-goers, Art and church visitors
Sirmione, Lake Garda
Medieval castle and ancient Roman history, Thermal spa on the lake
Torcello
Byzantine mosaics — among the finest surviving in Italy, Peaceful lagoon atmosphere away from tourist crowds
Treviso
Authentic small-city Italy without tourist crowds, Prosecco and Veneto wine exploration
Vicenza
Architecture and Palladio pilgrims, Compact, walkable historic centre
Off the beaten path
Asolo
Hill-town atmosphere and slow travel, Prosecco country base
Bassano del Grappa
Grappa distillery visits, Scenic Brenta river views
Chioggia
Authentic lagoon town without tourist pricing, Fresh seafood at local prices
Conegliano and the Prosecco UNESCO hills
Prosecco wine tourism with less tourist pressure than Valdobbiadene, Renaissance art (Cima da Conegliano)
Ravenna and its Byzantine mosaics
Byzantine and early Christian mosaic art, Medieval history (former capital of the Western Roman Empire)
San Giorgio Maggiore
Best-value panoramic view in Venice — free bell tower, Palladio's finest church interior
Santa Croce
First-morning or last-day exploration before departure, Modern and contemporary art visitors
Sant'Erasmo
Cycling through vegetable fields and vineyards, Escaping the crowds entirely
Most-booked experiences across Venice and the Veneto
Whichever destination you choose, these are the activities travellers love most.
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