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Basilica di San Marco
Architectural Building
Basilica di San Marco , Venice
4.6
Renowned worldwide for its priceless treasures, Basilica di San Marco is one of the finest examples of Byzantine architecture in Italy. Origi
Tours from $30
Doge's Palace ©
Architectural Building
Doge's Palace , Venice
4.7
Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Venice used to be run at Doge's Palace, which once served as the residence of the doges, the city's chie
Tours from $18
Canal Grande ©
Water Body
Canal Grande , Venice
4.8
Ride a gondola or water bus down Canal Grande. A major water-traffic corridor, it winds through the city's central districts. Along its banks
Tours from $32
Piazza San Marco ©
Historic Walking Area
Piazza San Marco , Venice
4.6
Venice's principal public space, Piazza San Marco has served as the city's social, religious, and political center for centuries. In fact, Na
Tours from $16
Ponte di Rialto ©
Bridge
Ponte di Rialto , Venice
3.6
Overlook the Grand Canal from one of Venice's most important landmarks, Ponte di Rialto. Anchoring the historic city center, the iconic bridg
Tours from $16

Recommended Venice tours

FROM $104 BOOK WITH VIATOR Best of Venice Tour with St Mark’s Basilica and Grand Canal Boat tour
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Duration: 3 hours
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3.4
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FROM $54 BOOK WITH VIATOR Venice Walking Tour and Gondola Ride
3.8
Duration: 129 to 147 minutes
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FROM $46 BOOK WITH VIATOR Venice Gondola Ride and Serenade
3.6
Duration: 30 minutes
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FROM $47 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line: Best of Venice Walking Tour with St Mark's Basilica
4.0
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $180 BOOK WITH VIATOR Venice Super-Saver: Doge’s Palace, Walking Tour & Grand Canal Boat Tour
4.5
Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $95 BOOK WITH VIATOR Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Group or Private Tour
4.6
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $66 BOOK WITH VIATOR Semi Private Grand Canal 1-Hour Boat Tour
4.2
Duration: 1 hour
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FROM $83 BOOK WITH VIATOR Doge's Palace & Prisons Ticket and Tour
4.4
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Venice

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Architectural Buildings · Bodies of Water · Historic Walking Areas
Visitors drawn by the city's iconic canals will find troves of things to do in Venice, in and out of a gondola. You'll find many different ways to experience Canal Grande, the city's major transportation corridor flanked by buildings erected between the 13th and 18th centuries. Basilica di San Marco's giant arches, steeples, and horse statues remain outstanding examples of Byzantine architecture in Italy--they're worth a look even if you're not an architecture buff. Don't forget to give Venusian cuisine a taste for a chance to enjoy some amazing seafood specialties, such as vermicelli with black squid ink.

Museums in Venice

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Peggy Guggenheim Collection ©
Art Museum
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
4.4
Duration: 2 hours
Gallerie dell'Accademia ©
Art Museum
Gallerie dell'Accademia
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Museo Ebraico di Venezia ©
Specialty Museum
Museo Ebraico di Venezia
3.8
Duration: 2 hours
Museo Correr ©
Art Museum
Museo Correr
4.1
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Venice

Gardaland Park ©
Theme Park
Gardaland Park
Castelnuovo del Garda
3.7
Duration: 8 hours
Basilica of St. Anthony ©
Church
Basilica of St. Anthony
Padua
4.7
Duration: 1 hour
Prato della Valle ©
Landmark
Prato della Valle
Padua
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
Scrovegni Chapel ©
Church
Scrovegni Chapel
Padua
4.7
Duration: 30 minutes

Hidden gems in Venice

San Giorgio Maggiore ©
Church
San Giorgio Maggiore
4.8
Duration: 2 hours
Ca' Zenobio degli Armeni
Architectural Building
Ca' Zenobio degli Armeni
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Like a Venetian ©
Boat Tour
Like a Venetian
5.0
Duration: 2 hours
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Food Tour
Food Tours
4.8
Duration: 3 hours

Historic Sites in Venice

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Centro Storico di Venezia ©
Historic Walking Area
Centro Storico di Venezia
4.8
Duration: 2h 30 min
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute ©
Church
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
4.6
Duration: 30 minutes
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo) ©
Church
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
Ca' d'Oro ©
Castle
Ca' d'Oro
4.1
Duration: 1 hour

Shopping in Venice

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Artedorada ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Artedorada
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Oreficeria Boscolo Gioie ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Oreficeria Boscolo Gioie
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Rialto 79 ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Rialto 79
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
Venice Art Mask ©
Gift & Specialty Shop
Venice Art Mask
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

Featured attractions

Tour Leader Venice ©
Food Tour
Tour Leader Venice
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
Venice Original Photo Walk and Tour ©
Lesson / Workshop
Venice Original Photo Walk and Tour
5.0
Duration: 3 hours
Venice Music Project ©
Performance
Venice Music Project
4.7
Duration: 2 hours
Better Photo Walks in Venice ©
Lesson / Workshop
Better Photo Walks in Venice
5.0
Duration: 2h 30 min

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Where to stay in Venice

Canal Grande ©
Save money and avoid tourist crowds by booking your accommodation outside the historical center of Venice. Central Venice is full of picturesque canals and narrow lanes, but it is also extremely noisy and hectic throughout the day and late into the night. You can explore the ancient city's charms at your own pace by staying at a comfortable B&B or small hotel located in the city's residential suburbs. To stay close to the finest beaches and restaurants, check into a hotel on the island of Lido, the city's famous seaside resort.
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