Weekend like a local · 15 stops
Venice: weekend like a local
Two relaxed days in Venice away from the tourist crowds: arrival and a stroll around Cannaregio on Saturday, Dorsoduro with art, coffee and cicchetti on Sunday.
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- May
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Arrival and Cannaregio cicchetti
Arrive in Venice, drop your luggage at the hotel in Cannaregio, then stroll leisurely through the quiet lanes and canals to cicchetti, the Ghetto district and an aperitivo.
11:00
12:00
1 h 15 min by public transport
13:15
14:30
Travel & transfer: Transfer to Cannaregio
Hotel Antico Dogeapprox. 8–€18 pp5 min on foot
14:35
14:55
Stay: Drop off luggage at Hotel Antico Doge
You drop off your luggage, as the room is not ready until about 15:00. If Antico Doge has no availability, Hotel Rialto is the alternative.
10 min on foot
15:05
16:25
Lunch: Cicchetti at Osteria Alla Vedova
Osteria Alla Vedovaapprox. 15–€28 ppTry the homemade polpette (meatballs), they are the house speciality.
10 min on foot
16:35
17:40
Sightseeing: Walk along Fondamenta della Misericordia
You stroll along the quiet canal, past small workshops and bridges. Here you experience everyday life in the neighbourhood.
15 min on foot
17:55
18:25
Stay: Check in and rest at the hotel
The room is ready now, so you can freshen up and rest for a short while.
20 min on foot
18:45
20:15
Drinks: Aperitivo at Paradiso Perduto
Paradiso Perdutoapprox. 10–€20 pp10 min on foot
20:25
21:55
Dinner: Dinner at Trattoria Da Bepi
Trattoria Da Bepi El Rossoapprox. 30–€45 pp
Day 2 · Venedig
Dorsoduro: art and coffee
Last day in Venice: art, coffee and a relaxed lunch in Dorsoduro and on the Zattere, then back to the hotel and departure for the airport.
08:30
09:15
Breakfast: Breakfast at Hotel Antico Doge
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and check out; you can leave your luggage at reception.
20 min on foot
09:45
10:30
Café: Espresso at Caffè del Doge
Coffee is roasted here with care, and an espresso with a cornetto is perfect for the morning. You can go to a bar on the campo instead.
Caffè del Dogeapprox. 4–€8 pp20 min on foot
10:50
12:20
Sightseeing: Squero di San Trovaso gondola boatyard
8 min on foot
12:40
14:00
Lunch: Lunch at Osteria Ai Pugni
A small osteria with Venetian classics such as sarde in saor and fresh pasta, with the Zattere just around the corner.
Osteria Ai Pugniapprox. 25–€40 pp5 min on foot
14:15
15:00
Sightseeing: Walk along the Zattere
Stroll in the sun along the promenade by the Giudecca Canal, with views of the Giudecca and a calm Sunday atmosphere.
40 min by public transport
15:40
16:20
Travel & transfer: Back to the hotel, pick up luggage
Take the vaporetto back to Cannaregio and collect your luggage.
10 min by ferry
16:30
Travel & transfer: Transfer to VCE airport
Travel to the airport by Alilaguna or water taxi with a generous buffer, around 60 to 75 minutes.
Flughafen Venedig Marco Polo (VCE)approx. 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.