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Charming Gondola Ride on Grand Canal
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Murano & Burano Guided Tour by Private Boat with glassmaking demonstration
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Venice Small Group Tour: Cicchetti, Wine & Traghetto Gondola Ride
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Venice: Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine
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I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
What to do in Venice
Popular places to visit
St. Mark's Square
The beating heart of the city where you’ll find some of its most famous sights, its best cafes, and enjoy the true charm of Venice.
Grand Canal
Take a gondola ride along Venice’s beautiful canal and see the city and its magnificent sights in all their glory.
Rialto Bridge
Cross the romantic old bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic and world-famous sights, now packed with souvenirs and street entertainers.
St. Mark's Basilica
An exquisite Byzantine cathedral and one of the most striking of all Venice’s great attractions with a story as old as the city itself.
Port of Venice
Explore the waterfront of Port of Venice and enjoy other activities such as boating in Venice. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.
Doge's Palace
The home of the Venetian ruling elite for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to the city’s power and stature.
Lido of Venice Beaches
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lido of Venice Beaches during your travels in Venice? Visit the churches and charming cafes in this romantic area.
Teatro La Fenice
Tour the lavish interior of one of Italy's most prestigious music venues then enjoy an evening of classic or experimental opera.
St Mark's Campanile
Enjoy breathtaking 360-degree views from the top of this landmark bell tower, where Galileo once made his name.
Areas of Venice
Venice City Center
The stunning cathedral and charming cafes are just a few highlights of Venice City Center. Make a stop by St. Mark's Square or Grand Canal while you're exploring the area.
San Marco
One of Venice’s most iconic sights is known all over the world for its historic square, cathedral and surrounding shops and cafés.
Cannaregio
A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Grand Canal and Casino of Venice.
San Polo
The smallest of Venice’s six districts, this is also one of the oldest. It offers many tourist sites in its palaces, its churches and the Rialto Bridge.
Dorsoduro
One of six districts in Venice, this beautiful area has many sights located along the edge of Venice and on the island of Giudecca.
Castello
Castello is known for its popular shops, and with sights like St. Mark's Square and Venetian Arsenal, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Venice.
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- St. Mark's Square
- Rialto Bridge
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Doge's Palace
- Lido of Venice Beaches
- Porto Marghera
- St Mark's Campanile
- Bridge of Sighs
- Peggy Guggenheim Museum
- Ca' Noghera Casino of Venice
- Marco Polo's Home
- San Giorgio Maggiore
- Forte Bazzera
- Original Murano Glass Factory & Showroom
- Lungomare d'Annunzio Beach
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