Venice Destination Guide: Gondolas, Golden Mosaics & Hidden Canals
Explore Venice through its peaceful canals, historic squares, and remarkable artistic treasures. Take a traditional gondola ride, visit Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, and discover hotels, activities, and itinerary ideas tailored to your interests, budget, and pace.
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Venice Canals
Discover Venice from the water on a Venice canals guided tour by traditional gondola. Glide through historic waterways, view centuries-old palazzos, and experience a different perspective on the city’s architecture and lagoon environment.
The gondola is one of Venice’s most recognizable traditional boats. Its design developed over centuries to navigate the city’s narrow canals, shallow waters, and busy lagoon routes. read more
Doge's Palace
Discover Doge’s Palace on a guided tour through the former centre of Venetian political power. Explore the palace courtyards, ceremonial staircases, government rooms, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs while learning how the Republic of Venice was governed.
Standing beside Piazza San Marco and the Venetian lagoon, Doge’s Palace developed over several centuries. Its Gothic architecture reflects the wealth, maritime connections, and political ambition of the Venetian Republic. read more
St. Mark’s Basilica
Discover St. Mark’s Basilica on a guided tour through one of Venice’s most remarkable landmarks. Explore its Greek-cross plan, historic domes, gold-ground mosaics, sculpted façade, chapels, and connections with the history of the Venetian Republic.
The first church dedicated to Saint Mark was established in the 9th century. The present basilica developed mainly from the 11th century onward and was consecrated in 1094 under Doge Vitale Falier. read more
Hotels and Key Attractions
When navigating the romantic, bridge-filled labyrinth of Venice, your hotel's location dictates your entire experience. If you want to stay in the historic heart of the city, Hotel Saturnia & International stands out as the ultimate base, sitting as the closest hotel to Piazza San Marco, putting St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the iconic Bridge of Sighs right at your doorstep. Other exceptional central choices within a brief 500-meter stroll include the Liassidi Palace Hotel, Liassidi Wellness Suites, Unahotels Ala Venezia, and Hotel Santa Marina, all of which make early morning walks to the Rialto Bridge effortless. However, if you are looking to explore Venice's actual art district, Hotel La Calcina is a strategic masterpiece, sitting a mere 288 meters from the Venetian Accademia gallery, with Hotel Saturnia and the Unahotels Ala also serving as excellent bridges between the art collections and the central square.
Super Rated 5 Star Accommodations in Venice
The price of hotels in Venice can fluctuate significantly due to three main factors: star rating, location, and the time of year. Accommodations in Mestre can offer substantial savings, whereas those in San Marco, Castello, and Dorsoduro tend to be much pricier. Hotel prices typically decrease considerably from November to January, while the period from June to September sees higher rates. Excellent three-star hotels typically start at rates of $104 and $393+ per night. Excellent four-star lodgings usually range from $123 to $1048+ per night. For travelers seeking a lavish stay, Venice offers an impressive array of five-star hotels, with average nightly prices spanning from $174 to $3,455+ per night. In general, excellent three-star hotels start at around $104, while excellent five-star hotels can exceed $3,400 per night. Check out the following hotels.
Ca' Sagredo
The breathtaking allure of Ca’ Sagredo is enough to make you weep with joy. The views from Ca’ Sagredo of the vibrant canal life and the historic Rialto Market across the way are like scenes from a fairy tale of yesteryear. This super rated 5-star hotel is located 380 meters from the city center. Places nearby within 1 km are Ca' d'Oro, Rialto Bridge, Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, Teatro La Fenice, Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, St Mark's Basilica, St. Mark's Square, Confraternity of St. Roch, St Mark's Clocktower, and San Rocco. Select dates of stay.
Baglioni Hotel Luna
Rich in history, Venice captivates every traveler. A visit to the opulent Baglioni Hotel Luna provides you with the most esteemed spot in the city, merely a minute's walk from Piazza San Marco. This super rated 5-star hotel is located 510 meters from the city center. Places nearby within 1 km are St Mark's Clocktower, Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Square, St Mark's Basilica, Teatro La Fenice, Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, Bridge of Sighs, Santa Maria della Salute, Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, and Rialto Bridge. Select dates of stay.
Londra Palace Venezia
Situated just a 3-minute stroll from the Doge's Palace, Londra Palace Venezia with views of the Venetian Lagoon is only a 7-minute walk to Piazza San Marco and a 13-minute walk to the Rialto Bridge. This super rated 5-star hotel is located 779 meters from the city center. Places nearby within 1 km are Bridge of Sighs, St Mark's Basilica, St Mark's Clocktower, Naval History Museum, Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo, and Teatro La Fenice. Select dates of stay.
Getting Around
Venice is best explored on foot, with narrow lanes, bridges, and waterfront paths connecting many of the city’s most famous landmarks. The historic centre is built across numerous islands in the Venetian Lagoon, and cars cannot travel through the pedestrian heart of the city. For longer journeys on the water, travelers can use vaporetti, the public water buses operated by ACTV. Private gondolas and water taxis are also available, but they are separate services and are generally much more expensive than public transportation.
ACTV’s vaporetto network operates multiple routes across the Grand Canal, the lagoon, and nearby islands such as Murano, Burano, and Lido. Route numbers and schedules vary, so the claim that Venice has exactly 19 vaporetto routes should be avoided. Travelers can buy time-limited tickets, daily passes, and longer passes through Venezia Unica ticket offices, self-service machines, authorized retailers, or the official AVM Venezia app. ACTV buses and trams mainly serve the mainland areas of Mestre and Marghera, while the People Mover connects Piazzale Roma with Tronchetto. ACTV Official Maps and Timetables
From Marco Polo Airport, visitors can reach Venice by Alilaguna water bus, private water taxi, or road bus to Piazzale Roma. Alilaguna operates several airport routes connecting the airport with central Venice, Lido, and other lagoon destinations, while ACTV’s airport bus service also reaches Piazzale Roma. From Treviso Airport, direct ATVO bus services connect the airport with Mestre and Venice, including the city’s main bus and transport areas. For most travelers, the most practical combination is walking through the historic centre, using vaporetti for longer lagoon journeys, and choosing a private water taxi only when speed, privacy, or direct hotel access is especially important. Alilaguna Official Airport Routes ATVO Treviso Airport Bus Express
Verona
Verona boasts famous piazzas, including Piazza delle Erbe and Piazza Bra, which is located close to the Cavalcaselle Fresco Museum, as well as numerous churches. One notable church is the Basilica of San Zeno. When you arrive at the basilica, you will be greeted by its bronze doors, which were crafted over several centuries during the Middle Ages and feature 48 distinct panels depicting saints and various figures. The basilica is often referred to as the “Romeo and Juliet church.” Take your time also to explore Verona's old town as you stroll from Corso Porta Borsari to Piazza delle Erbe, another charming spot near....read more
Vicenza
Head over to Palazzo Chiericati, home to Vicenza's main art museum, and take a moment to appreciate the facade of one of Palladio's early masterpieces. Stroll down Corso Palladio, the main thoroughfare of Vicenza with its renowned Renaissance architecture. Be sure to set aside some time for a visit to the Church of Santa Corona, which is home to the relic of the Holy Thorn, a gift from Louis IX. Make your way to Contra Porti, a historic street in Vicenza celebrated for its stunning Renaissance palaces, such as Palazzo Thiene before immersing yourself in Palladio Museum. Don't forget to enjoy the vibrant café culture in the ...read more
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