42 Things To Do In Venice

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1. St. Mark's Square

2 km from city center

Museum

Famous as the drawing room of Europe, Saint Mark's square is located just a few steps away from Saint Mark's ferry dock.The square is home to St. Mark’s Basilica, the Campanile (Bell Tower), the Doge’s Palace, and the Torre dell’Orologio (Clock Tower). Known as the "drawing room of Europe," it has been a gathering place for centuries and remains a focal point for festivals, celebrations, and Venet (Read More)ian life.

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₹911

2 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

St. Mark's Basilica is a cathedral church located in Piazza San Marco in Venice. It is also known as 'the Golden Church' due to the dazzling golden mosaics on the inside of its dome-shaped ceiling. It is an architectural and artistic wonder and has a notable place in Venice's cultural heritage.

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₹911

0 km from city center

Backwater

The Grand Canal of Venice is a significant waterway cutting a 3.8 km S shape through Venice. Ferrying through the channel against the backdrop of azure skies with pretty buildings on either side makes for some genuinely picturesque moments.

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₹3,021

2 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

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The Doge's Palace, or the Palazzo Ducale, is an ancient palace in Piazza San Marco in Venice. The palace looks incredible due to its Gothic facade. The famous Bridge of Sighs connects the interrogation rooms of the Doge’s Palace with the New Prison.

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₹2,666

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5. Bridge of sighs

3.6 /5

2 km from city center

Bridge

Near St. Mark's Square and a romantic spot, the Bridge of Sighs is a beautiful old bridge connecting the new prison to the interrogation rooms in Doge Palace. This bridge offered prisoners their last view of freedom before their last judgement.

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₹2,666

2 km from city center

Monument

The St. Mark’s Clock Tower is a historical monument in the Piazza San Marco in Venice. It is a product of the Renaissance period. You can also get to access the balcony with a superb view of the city. The Clock Tower is a steep climb, hence not recommended for people with difficulty climbing.

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₹911

7. Rialto Bridge

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2 km from city center

Bridge

Rialto Bridge is a bridge connecting the districts of San Marco and San Polo. Described as the true heart of Venice, this stone bridge spans the width of the Grand Canal. This is an excellent location for a photo shoot with colourful boats and gondolas traversing beneath it.

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₹2,577

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Boating & Cruises

Venice is most famous for its Gondolas which is a unique experience done in these beautiful boats. Gondola stations are present at different locations in Venice extending from San Moise Church to Saint Mark’s Square, Santa Sofia, San Toma, Piazzale Roma and many more.

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₹3,021

2 km from city center

Shopping Market

The Rialto Market is a fish, fruit and vegetable market in the San Polo district. The market offers a smorgasbord of fresh and colourful produce. There’s also a fish market inside, the Pesceria, which displays a variety of seafood alongside stalls selling spices, meat, clothing, and footwear.

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₹4,354

2 km from city center

Museum

The Peggy Guggenheim Collection, one of four Guggenheim museums, is located on the Grand Canal in Dorsoduro, Venice. A collection of modern art by the greats like Jackson Pollock and Piccasso and acquired by Peggy Guggenheim is on display here.

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₹2,903

3.8 /5

3 km from city center

Sightseeing

The island opposite St. Mark's Square, San Giorgio Maggiorealso has a bell tower and a Palladian church. The Bell tower offers breathtaking vistas of Venice. The Palladian church is one of the most important landmarks one can see from Grand canal.

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₹267

2 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

The Santa Maria Della Salute, commonly just called Salute, is a minor basilica at Punta Della Dogana in Venice. It’s octagonal in shape, has two magnificent domes and is a beautiful piece of architecture. It includes various paintings by Titian and Tintoretto, decorated Venetian painters.

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₹2,222

3.7 /5

3 km from city center

Sightseeing

About 1.5 km away from Venice, is a group of seven islands, Murano, which are linked by beautiful bridges and canals. It is famous for glassblowing, which is one of the arts of Venice. The islands modern day cafes lined along the seaside make a perfect backdrop for pictures.

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₹2,133

9 km from city center

Island

Burano is an island in the Venetian Lagoon, at a distance of 7 km from Venice. It is well-known for its vividly coloured houses and world-class lacework. The beautiful hues of the houses mirrored by the crystal waters make this a remarkably photogenic place.

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₹2,222

17 km from city center

Things To Do

Visitors can begin a delectable exploration of Venice's streets with the Street Food Tour. One will have the chance to savor a wide variety of magnificent delicacies, ranging from classic snacks to delicious desserts. These tours can booked online or through local vendors in the city.

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₹3,466

10 km from city center

Island

Torcello island is located in Venice’s Lagoon and near Burano Island. Although rural and largely deserted, it is not without its charms. The island is known for its greenery, mosaics and attractions like Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta and Chiesa di Santa Fosca.

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₹844

1 km from city center

Bridge

The Ponte Dell’Accademia, or the Academia Bridge, is one of four bridges spanning the Grand Canal and connecting San Marco and Dorsoduro. The bridge is simplistic and has an elegant arch. This bridge offers some splendid sunrise and sunset views from the top.

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₹2,133

4.3 /5

1 km from city center

Art Gallery

The Grand Museum of Venetian masters, Academia Gallery is located in Dorsoduro, on the south bank of the Grand Canal, alongside Academia Bridge. It is a collection of Venetian art from the 14th to 18th century including works of Bellini, Tintorretto and Titan.

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₹800

2 km from city center

Shows & Theatres

The Teatro La Fenice is an opera house in Campo San Fantin, Venice. The interior gives a timeless feel with paintings of angels on the ceiling and the candle-like glow of the lights and chandeliers. Music lovers can attend live operas and other melodic performances with world-class acoustics.

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₹1,066

1 km from city center

Historical Site

The Venetian Ghetto is an ancient Jewish Ghetto situated in the Canareggio district of Venice. It has a significant place in Venetian and Jewish history. The Jewish Museum, two inns, five synagogues, some shops, a yeshiva and a kosher restaurant occupy the Venetian Ghetto. It also has a cemetery.

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₹2,133

1 km from city center

Museum

The Scuola Grande di San Rocco is an art museum located in San Polo, Venice. A collection of the most decorated artworks from Tintoretto, a Renaissance painter, are preserved here. The ceilings and walls are covered in depictions of scenes from the bible, all masterpieces of Tintoretto.

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₹267

4.2 /5

1 km from city center

Historical Site

Ca'Rezzonico is an aristocratic mansion turned into a museum. It is located in the Dorsoduro district of Venice and is constructed in Venetian baroque style. It is a publics museum featuring paintings from famous Venetian painter like Francesco Guardi and Giambattista Tiepolo.

3.8 /5

1 km from city center

Museum

Located in Compo of ghetto Novo, amidst two Venetian synagogues, is the Jewish museum of Venice. The museum depicts the life of Jews living in Venice between the 16th and 19th centuries. It showcases a wide variety of manuscripts and ancient books used during that time.

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₹791

3.7 /5

1 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

Sixteen Beautiful churches known for their frescoes form a group known as Chorus association that helps manage these churches and their restoration. The association offers a pass that is valid for a year to visit these incredibly beautiful churches.

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₹844

1 km from city center

Museum

The Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro is an art museum situated in Ca' d'Oro on the Grand Canal in Venice. It translates to 'Golden House' owing to the once intricately gilded golden exteriors. The thin gold layer has faded, but the marble underneath still shines brilliantly.

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₹889

1 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

The Santa Maria Gloriosa Dei Frari, commonly just called Frari, is a basilica in the San Polo district. The basilica showcases the work of an Italian painter Titian - Assumption of the Virgin and Madonna di Ca’Pesaro. The first one is located on the high altar and the latter on top of a stepped platform.

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₹2,222

1 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

The Church of Madonna dell’Orto is located in the sestiere of Cannaregio. This is the burial site of Venetian Renaissance painter Tintoretto, and showacases three of his most exceptional works - Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple, Judgement Day and Adoration of the Golden Calf.

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₹2,844

3 km from city center

Museum

The Venetian Arsenal, or Arsenale di Venezia, is a complex of armouries and an old shipyard in Venice. There are many time-worn storehouses, docks and other artefacts here. These can only be seen during Venice Biennale, a cultural exhibition, as the arsenal is closed except during this period.

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₹2,133

2 km from city center

Church & Cathedral

The Santi Giovanni E Paolo is a minor basilica in the Castello sestiere of Venice. There are 27 doges buried in this church, the largest church in the city. Right outside the church is the majestic Equestrian statue of Bartolomeo Colleoni by Verrocchio.

Tours starting from
₹267

2 km from city center

Museum

The Museo Correr is a museum in St. Mark Square in San Marco, Venice. From rooms housing sculptures to the Picture Gallery, you will find splendid artwork by the likes of Antonio Canova, Carpaccio and Lorenzo Veneziano.

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₹2,666

6 km from city center

Island

A small island to the east of Venice, the Lido Di Venezia is very close to the city. Very popular among tourists, this island is the perfect summer getaway with its resplendent beaches and seaside resorts. If you plan a summer stay in Lido, there are many activities and casinos here too.

Tours starting from
₹355

2 km from city center

Monument

The Campanile di San Marco is the bell tower of St. Mark’s Basilica in Piazza San Marco, Venice. With its height of 99 metres, it is the tallest building in Venice. At such an elevation, you will get some of the most spectacular views of the city and the lagoon. A massive bronze bell is present at the top.

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₹889

1 km from city center

Art Gallery

The Ca' Pesaro — International Gallery of Modern Art — is a baroque marble palace turned museum in Santa Croce, Venice. Some well-known masterpieces showcased here include Klimt's Judith Ⅱ, Chagall's Rabbi of Vitebsk, and works by Kandinsky, Klee, Moore and others.

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₹889

3 km from city center

Museum

The Museum of Naval History is situated near the Venetian Arsenal in the Castello district. It has many maritime artefacts from the time when Venice had an esteemed naval force. Most notable here is the Bucintro, which has a majestic appearance, is covered in gold, and was the Doge's ceremonial vessel.

Tours starting from
₹791

Church & Cathedral

San Sebastiano is a Roman Catholic Church built in the 16th century that is situated on the streets of Dorsoduro sestiere in Venice. This aesthetic church has ceiling canvas and frescoes with paintings by renowned painters like Paola Veronese, Titian and Tintoretto.

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₹1,333

2 km from city center

Fairs & Festivals

Carnival Venice is an age-old charming festival organized annually around February or March. The festival is organized in San Marco where families and people from other countries dress up, wear colourful Venetian masks, and participate in processions and parades.

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₹2,133

2 km from city center

City

One of the six main neighbourhood districts of Venice, Castello is the largest district starting from St Mark’s canal to Giardini Gardens. It is popular for its magnificent monuments, Biennale art buildings, and authentic restaurants.

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₹2,577

1 km from city center

City

On the northernmost area of Venice lies Cannaregio, which is the most vibrant and lively district among all the districts in Venice. With multiple tourist attractions, museums and markets, this amazing neighbourhood comes with various things to explore apart from its buzzing nightlife.

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₹3,110

2 km from city center

Monument

Scala Contarini del Bovolo, situated on a quaint street between Rialto and San Bartolo, is a popular palazzo that is designed with a multi-arch spiral staircase making it unique. This palazzo is also famous for the rooftop arcade that offers a breathtaking 360 degree view of the city.

Tours starting from
₹800

2 km from city center

Waterfront

Located in the Castello district and stretching to Doge’s Palace from Ponte della Paglia, Riva degli Schiavoni is a waterfront avenue considered to be the world's most monumental and pretty promenade. It was built in dredged silt and offers picturesque sunset views.

Book a Lagoon Islands Hop-on Hop-off Boat Tour

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Boating & Cruises

Lagoon Islands Hop-on Hop-off Boat Tour enables you can take your time to discover the beautiful islands around Venice, all while having the ease of access provided by the hop-on hop-off boat service.

Tours starting from
₹2,222

Top Attraction

1 km from city center

Bridge

The Constitution Bridge is a distinctive modern structure spanning the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. Renowned for its contemporary design and strategic location, the bridge connects the Piazzale Roma transportation hub to the historic Santa Lucia railway station.

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₹2,666

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What are the top hotels in Venice?

There are 3931 Hotels in Venice which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Venice are Estuario, Ca Guardiani, I like Venice, Sunrise, Appartamento di Charme, SILVIA'S HOME. You can see all the hotels in Venice here

What are the top activities in Venice?

The top activities in Venice are Venice Gondola Ride, Murano, Burano, and Torcello Day Trip, Venice Grand Canal Gondola Experience with Skip the Line Service, Murano, Burano and Torcello Islands Trip in Venice, Venice ACTV Vaporetto and Bus Transports Tourist Ticket, Venice Hop-On Hop-Off City Sightseeing Boat Tour.

What are the top sightseeing places in Venice?

The top sightseeing places in Venice are St. MarkÍs Square, Academia Gallery , Ca'Rezzonico , San Giorgio Maggiore, Museo Ebraico di Venezia, Murano.

How can I commute within Venice?

While in Venice the cheapest way to travel would be by Vaporetto or water bus or by foot in which case of course one can choose to move at one's own pace. One might also avail oneself of water taxis which are much more expensive but very convenient. Then of course, there is the famous gondola and traghetto which is a beautiful romantic way to travel around the city.¾
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42 Things To Do In Venice

1. St. Mark's Square

2. St. Mark's Basilica

3. Grand Canal

4. Doge's Palace

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5. Bridge of sighs

6. St. Mark’s Clock Tower

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7. Rialto Bridge

8. Gondola Ride in Venice

9. Rialto Market

10. Peggy Guggenheim Collection

11. San Giorgio Maggiore

12. Santa Maria Della Salute

13. Murano

14. Burano

15. Join a Street Food Tour

16. Torcello Island

17. Ponte Dell'Accademia

18. Academia Gallery

19. Teatro La Fenice

20. Venetian Ghetto

21. Scuola Grande di San Rocco

22. Ca'Rezzonico

23. Museo Ebraico di Venezia

24. Chorus Pass Churches

25. Ca' d'Oro

26. Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

27. Church of Madonna dell’Orto

28. Venetian Arsenal

29. Santi Giovanni E Paolo

30. Museo Correr

31. Lido Di Venezia

32. Campanile di San Marco

33. Ca' Pesaro

34. Museum of Naval History

35. San Sebastiano

36. Attend Carnival Venice

37. Castello Venice

38. Cannaregio

39. Scala Contarini del Bovolo

40. Stroll along Riva Degli Schiavoni

41. Book a Lagoon Islands Hop-on Hop-off Boat Tour

42. The Constitution Bridge

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