Venice Travel Tips
Sort by: Viator Recommends | Traveler Rating | Most Recent
The Hill Towns of the Veneto Region
Written by Viator, June 2013
You may have heard people wax poetic about the hill towns of Tuscany, or perhaps the hill towns of neighboring Umbria, but the entire country of Italy is so mountainous and hilly that there are hill ... Read more
Day Trips from Venice
Written by Viator, May 2013
For many travelers, Venice itself is a day trip from elsewhere – but if you’re spending several days in Venice itself, you may be looking for day trip options in the area. Here are some of the best ... Read more
Unusual Attractions in Venice
Written by Viator, September 2011
1747 Ratings
|
Tours & Tickets
It’s easy to get off the beaten path in Venice – just ignore the yellow signs pointing to the Rialto or San Marco or the train station and, hey presto, you’ll be lost and away from the madding crowd ... Read more
Venice Wine Tours
Written by Viator, August 2011
While historic Venice itself is enough to make your trip worthwhile, if you have any love of wine at all you should take the opportunity to head inland for a day or so and see where those whites and ... Read more
Venice Carnival
Written by Viator, December 2010
In stark contrast to Carnival festivities in Rio, New Orleans and elsewhere, the Carnival of Venice, like the city that hosts it, is straight out of a historical drama. Resurrected by the Italian ... Read more
Venice Art & History Tours
Written by Viator, December 2010
2333 Ratings
|
Tours & Tickets
Any town with a couple of canals can claim to be the Venice of the North, the Venice of the East or the Venice of Minnesota. But there will only ever be one Venice. The incomparable architecture ... Read more
Gondola Serenade
Written by Viator, August 2010
Sure it can seem a bit kitsch, but you’re in Venice, the sun is shining or it’s a romantically balmy evening, so what do you do? Take a ride in a gondola! Venice is meant to be viewed from the water, ... Read more
Gondola Rides & Canal Tours
Written by Viator, August 2010
4117 Ratings
|
Tours & Tickets
Water is a fundamental element of Venice. While in any other city you might take a bus or the subway to get where you’re going, in Venice it’s the boat that reigns supreme. No doubt the most ... Read more
3 Days in Venice: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
5416 Ratings
|
Tours & Tickets
Take time to meander - losing yourself in the maze of canals and lanes is one of Venice's principal pleasures. The cluster of sights around the Piazza San Marco are heart-clutchingly beautiful, but ... Read more
Venice Biennale
Written by Viator, August 2010
In the world of art, the Venice Biennale has, for over a century now, ranked as one of the most important events in the world. If you are an ambitious contemporary artist, the Venice Biennale is a ... Read more
Venice Walking Tours
Written by Viator, August 2010
4098 Ratings
|
Tours & Tickets
The ancient city of Venice, named after the goddess Venus, is a treasure trove of sites to see and visit. Built over 117 islands in the middle of a lagoon, you might think that the city could only ... Read more
Photography Tours in Venice
Written by ROD C , Australia, March 2012
I am not a very fast learner so I have been on a few photography tours, I think they are the absolute best way to see a new city. The guides seem to know all the secret spots for capturing iconic ... Read more
Traghetto Crossing (Gondola Alternative!)
Written by ROD C , Australia, August 2011
Not everyone can afford the traditional 40-minute Gondola Ride that is so emblematic of Venice. Maybe you've splurged on a grand hotel, some gourmet meals, or your budget just doesn't run to that ... Read more
Murano Day Trip from Venice
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, August 2012
In the lagoon of Venice are a number of significant islands, one of which is Murano , home to the glass making industry for which the city is famous. Editor’s Note: This recommendation was ... Read more
Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice
Written by Philippa Burne , UK, June 2012
As you head up the Grand Canal on a vaporetto, you might catch sight of a modern villa crouching between all the historic palazzo. This was the home of Peggy Guggenheim, a wealthy American art ... Read more
