Travel & transfer: Arrival at Marco Polo Airport
After landing, collect your luggage and head to the boat landing or the bus stop. A calm start in Venice.
3 days · 25 stops
Venice in 3 days
Three relaxed days in Venice, with arrival and a calm start in Cannaregio, a day full of classics around San Marco and Dorsoduro, and a final morning at the Rialto Market and Castello.
- Pace
- Balanced
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- May
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Arrival and Cannaregio evening
Arrival at Venice Airport, transfer to Cannaregio and a relaxed afternoon and evening with a walk through the Ghetto, cicchetti and sunset at the Fondamenta della Misericordia.
11:00
12:00
20 min by ferry
12:20
13:20
Travel & transfer: Water bus transfer to Cannaregio
With the Alilaguna you travel across the lagoon to Guglie, just a few minutes from the hotel. Alternatively, take the bus to Piazzale Roma.
Alilaguna Linea Blu zur Haltestelle Guglieapprox. 15–€18 pp15 min on foot
13:35
14:05
Stay: Drop off luggage at Hotel Rialto
You drop off your luggage, as the room is only ready from about 15:00. Alternative if needed: Hotel Ai Mori d'Oriente.
10 min on foot
14:15
15:30
Lunch: Late lunch at Pasticceria Dolce Vita
Pasticceria Dolce Vitaapprox. 10–€18 pp10 min on foot
15:40
16:10
Break: Check in and rest briefly
The room is now ready. Freshen up briefly before the walk.
15 min on foot
16:30
18:30
Sightseeing: Walk through the Jewish Ghetto
The world's first ghetto, with tall houses, synagogues and the Campo del Ghetto Nuovo. A fascinating introduction to Venice's history.
10 min on foot
18:45
19:30
Sightseeing: Sunset at the Misericordia
The waterfront promenade along the quiet canal is a meeting place for locals. Here you can enjoy the evening light with an aperitif.
8 min on foot
19:45
21:30
Dinner: Cicchetti evening at Osteria Al Timon
Osteria Al Timonapprox. 30–€45 ppOrder baccalà mantecato on crostini and find a spot by the water early.
Day 2 · Venedig
Classics and art
A day full of classics: St Mark's Basilica, the Campanile and the Doge's Palace in the morning, then Dorsoduro with the Accademia and Peggy Guggenheim, with local favourites for food and aperitivo in between.
08:15
09:00
Breakfast: Breakfast at Pasticceria Tonolo
Traditional Venetian pasticceria with fresh cornetti and cappuccino, enjoyed standing up by locals. A good start before the crowds arrive.
Pasticceria Tonoloapprox. 6–€10 pp20 min by public transport
09:30
11:00
Sightseeing: St Mark's Basilica with golden mosaics
The Byzantine basilica impresses with its golden mosaics and marble floor. Allow about an hour and a half.
Markusdomapprox. 3–€5 ppBook a timed-entry ticket online in advance to save yourself the long queue on the piazza.
5 min on foot
11:15
13:15
Sightseeing: Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs
Dogenpalastapprox. €30 pp10 min on foot
13:30
14:30
Lunch: Lunch at Trattoria Da Fiore
Small trattoria near Castello with Venetian home cooking such as sarde in saor and pasta. Alternatively: Osteria Al Squero in Dorsoduro.
Trattoria Da Fioreapprox. 20–€30 pp25 min by public transport
15:00
17:00
Sightseeing: Gallerie dell'Accademia
The finest collection of Venetian painting from Bellini to Titian and Tintoretto, in a former monastery.
Gallerie dell'Accademiaapprox. €15 pp10 min on foot
17:15
18:15
Drinks: Aperitivo at Cantine del Vino già Schiavi
Popular wine bar on the canal next to the Squero di San Trovaso. Cicchetti and a glass of wine, enjoyed standing.
Cantine del Vino già Schiaviapprox. 10–€16 pp3 min on foot
18:30
19:30
Sightseeing: Gondola boatyard Squero di San Trovaso
One of the last boatyards where gondolas are built. You watch from the canal bank. A short stop full of Venetian craftsmanship.
12 min on foot
19:45
21:15
Dinner: Dinner at Osteria Ai Pugni
Cosy osteria in Dorsoduro with fresh fish and pasta at fair prices. Alternatively: Osteria Al Squero.
Osteria Ai Pugniapprox. 30–€45 pp
Day 3 · Venedig
Market, churches and farewell
Last morning with the Rialto Market, the Frari and Santi Giovanni e Paolo, then a walk towards the Arsenale and departure for Marco Polo Airport.
08:00
08:45
Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel Rialto
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and then check out. You leave your luggage at reception until departure.
10 min on foot
09:00
10:00
Sightseeing: Rialto Market and fish market
The market shows the Venice of the locals, with fish, vegetables and fruit. The Gothic fish hall is an architectural highlight.
The fish market is liveliest on Saturdays, but only open until about 12:00, so go early.
20 min on foot
10:20
10:50
Café: Espresso at Caffè Rosso
Caffè Rossoapprox. 3–€6 pp12 min on foot
11:02
12:17
Sightseeing: Basilica dei Frari with Titian's Assunta
Brick Gothic with Titian's Assumption of the Virgin above the high altar and Canova's tomb.
Basilica dei Frariapprox. €14 pp30 min by public transport
12:47
13:47
Lunch: Lunch at Osteria alla Frasca
Simple Venetian cuisine in Cannaregio, known for pasta with seafood. Alternatively Alla Vedova.
Osteria alla Frascaapprox. 28–€40 pp12 min on foot
13:59
15:14
Sightseeing: Visit Santi Giovanni e Paolo
The Dominican church is Venice's Pantheon, with doges' tombs and impressive Gothic architecture.
Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paoloapprox. €4 pp15 min on foot
15:29
16:19
Sightseeing: Walk to the Arsenale
Through quiet lanes of Castello to the Porta Magna of the former shipyard, with a view of the lions and the canal.
12 min on foot
16:31
17:11
Café: Last break at Bar Pasticceria Da Bonifacio
A sweet farewell with pastries at Da Bonifacio in Castello, near Riva degli Schiavoni.
Pasticceria Rio Terà dei Pensieriapprox. 6–€10 pp25 min by public transport
17:36
18:21
Travel & transfer: Pick up your luggage and head to the airport
Collect your luggage, then take the vaporetto or Alilaguna to Marco Polo Airport. Allow plenty of buffer time.
Hotel Rialtoapprox. 15–€18 pp
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FAQ
How many days do you need in Venice?
Two days are enough for the main sights; three to four days leave time for museums, islands and quieter districts. Staying overnight makes sense because the city is most beautiful in the morning and evening.
Where is the best place to stay in Venice?
Dorsoduro and Cannaregio offer a good balance of quiet, atmosphere and price. San Marco is central but expensive and very touristy. You can stay more cheaply on the mainland in Mestre, with a short train ride to the old town.
Is Venice expensive?
Yes, especially accommodation and food in tourist areas are pricier than in many other Italian cities. With bacari, a time-based ticket and accommodation in Cannaregio or Mestre, you can cut costs significantly.