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Say what you will about Venice, often considered overcrowded, the atmosphere of the lagoon city remains unique and therefore attracts many millions of visitors every year. Built on stilts in the water, the city is perfect for strolling. But there are also a lot of activities and things to do if you want to get the most out of your stay in Venice. Here we have collected some top ideas!
By Maurizio Massaro
By Maurizio Massaro10 things to do in Venice
Our best ideas for activities in VeniceSt. Mark's Basilica
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Visit St. Mark's Basilica
One of the first things to do in Venice should be a trip to the Markus Square. There you can also directly visit the Markus Cathedral, one of the landmarks of the city. The cathedral of the Patriarch of Venice adorns the magnificent square in the style of Venetian Gothic since the year 1617, and the bell tower (Campanile di San Marco) is also open to interested guests.Various vendors sell online tickets without queuing as well as guided tours of this wonderful building in Venice.Canal Grande
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Let yourself gondola through Venice's canals
Few things are as emblematic of Venice as the gondolier, who carefully maneuvers his gondola through the canals of the lagoon city. Such a boat trip is an absolute must when visiting the city and allows you to see Venice and the Canal Grande in a new light during an unforgettable experience.Grand Canal
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Trip to Murano
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Take a trip to the islands of the Venetian lagoon
The islands in the lagoon offer various highlights: While Murano is world-famous for the glassblowing craft based there, lace is traditionally made on Burano in and around the colorful fishermen's cottages. In contrast to the highly frequented first two islands is Torcello, which with its main sight, the cathedral Santa Maria Assunta is more suitable for quieter activities.Murano
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Rialto Market | Flickr: Jorge Franganillo CC-BY 2.0
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Discover the culinary highlights of Venice
In Italy you can find good food on every corner, but Venice has its own specialties to offer. On a street food tour, aperitivo tour or wine tasting you will experience new treats and delicacies in and around Venice.Food Experiences
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Biblioteca Marciana | Alexandra Karlsson Public Domain
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Enjoy the museums of Venice
Not just a rainy-day venture in Venice, the city's museums cover a wide variety of exhibits from modern and contemporary art, for aexample at the Collezione Peggy Guggenheim to artifacts from ancient Rome and Greece at the Museo Archeologico Nazionale. Whether with or without a guided tour, a museum visit in Venice broadens the horizon and is the ideal pastime, especially in bad weather.Peggy Guggenheim Collection
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National Archaeological Museum
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Teatro La Fenice, Opera house of Venice
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Have a good time at a concert or opera!
Why not spend an elegant evening at the Opera or at a concert? The superstar of Italian opera, Giuseppe Verdi, is closely associated with the name of the Teatro La Fenice opera house in Venice: Fully five of his operas were premiered here! Guided tours are also available for this sight!Teatro La Fenice
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Murano Glass Workshop | Flickr: Mohamed Yahya CC-BY-SA 2.0
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Awaken dormant talents at a workshop
Fancy learning something new? Try glass blowing, perfect Italian dishes or paint a mask in the style of the Venetian carnival? There are also various offers for this: Courses and workshops are unusual activities on vacation, but thanks to the newly learned skills you will have something for a long time!Workshops & Classes
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Doge's Palace in Venice
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Visit the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs
As the former central power center of the Maritime Republic of Venice, the Palazzo Ducale or in English Doge's Palace in Venice is one of the most important secular buildings of the Gothic period and is therefore worth a visit. Also, the famous Bridge of Sighs leads from the Doge's Palace to the new State Prison of the Republic of Venice, completed in 1610. A Ticket for the Doge's Palace usually also includes admission to the Museo Correr as well as the National Archaeological Museum of Venice.Grand Canal seen from the Fondaco dei Tedeschi | Flickr: Dimitris Kamaras CC-BY 2.0
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Overview Venice from above - without tourist crowds
Looking for a viewing platform in Venice that is also free to visit? The roof terrace of the Fondaco dei Tedeschi allows a wonderful view of the city and lagoon. It is, however, reservations required, as only a few visitors are allowed on the roof at a time.Streets of Venice | Flickr: Stephen Colebourne CC-BY 2.0
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Let yourself be introduced to the secrets of Venice on a guided tour
There´s something about exploring Venice on your own! But you get more contextual information if you book a city tour with competent guides. Possibly arising questions about the history of the city, its architecture and its peculiarities, are answered quickly and satisfactorily. Also as an idea generator for further activities in Venice such a guided tour along the most important sights of the city can be very helpful.More ideas for Venice
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Campo San Giacomo di Rialto | Flickr: Dimitris Kamaras CC-Y 2.0
Venice by night
Venice looks particularly magical after dark. Various night tours and gondola rides at night are among the special activities that you can do in Venice at night.A guided tour of Venice lit up at night? Magical! Gondola tour and a glass of Prosecco at the end? Romantic! Venice has a few treats in store for nighttime adventures. Speaking of treats: Culinarily, there are wonderful offerings for dinner for two or with friends, especially at night. Those who like to be spooked, however, will get their money's worth on a ghost tour through dark alleys.Find offers for:
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Masks in Venice | Flickr: Paul Van der Werf CC-BY 2.0
Family friendly activities in Venice
Child-friendly sightseeing: the needs of Venice's youngest guests are taken into account on family-friendly tours.Guided tours that cater especially to children, offers that resemble a scavenger hunt or treasure hunt through the city and mask and puppet tours are part of the offer for families in Venice. So before the ancient art and canals become exhausting, it is advisable for parents to provide some variety in Venice with child-friendly activities.Find offers for:
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The 10 Best Sights and Attractions in Venice
Some of the things you must see in VeniceRialto Bridge
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Rialto Bridge
The 48-meter-long stone bridge over the Grand Canal has been open for crossing the canal since 1591. Archaeological evidence of previous bridges from the early Middle Ages can be found at the same location. As one of the most important structures in Venice, the Rialto Bridge always attracts a large number of tourists and is one of the most popular photo motifs.Doge's Palace in Venice
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Doge's Palace
In the Republic of Venice, the highest representative was the so-called Doge of Venice, who had his seat of power here from the 9th to the 18th century. The Gothic building also served as a court and prison. Tours are offered through the Doge's Palace.Bridge of Sighs | Pixabay: Public Domain
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Bridge of Sighs
From the Doge's Palace to the later completed prison extension, the connecting bridge, named after the sighs of the prisoners and those condemned to death, also counts among the most important sights in Venice. The best view of the Bridge of Sighs can be had on a gondola ride along the Rio di Palazzo or from the opposite Ponte della Paglia.Scala Contarini del Bovolo | Flickr: Kanesue CC-BY 2.0
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Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
In the San Marco district is this Gothic palace, which is especially famous for its outdoor, spectacular spiral staircase, the Scala del Bòvolo. Guided tours are offered for the palace!More Information & tickets
Teatro La Fenice
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Teatro La Fenice
One of the best attractions in Venice not only for lovers of classical music and Italian operas is the Teatro La Fenice. Closely associated with the name Giuseppe Verdi and also with those of other composers, the opera house is also an architectural treat that can be visited as part of guided tours.More Information & tickets
Grand Canal
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Grand Canal
The main canal, which winds its way through Venice in an S-shape, is four kilometers long and carries the water of the Brenta into the Venetian Lagoon. Water buses (vaporetti), gondolas, and motorboats are in service here. The palaces along the Grand Canal bear witness to the wealth of the patrician families of the former maritime republic of Venice.More Information & tickets
Basilica Santa Maria della Salute | Flickr: Ulbrecht Hopper CC-BY 2.0
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Santa Maria della Salute
Right at the end of the Canal Grande is the majestic Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, which was donated by the Doge to end the plague epidemic in Venice since 1630. The baroque church with its dome is one of the most spectacular buildings Venice has to offer.Collezione Peggy Guggenheim
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection
In the Palazzo Vernier dei Leoni, the modern art collection assembled by Peggy Guggenheim since the late 1930s is located. Since 1980, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection has been open to the public as a museum and is considered one of the best museums in Venice.More Information & tickets
Collezione Peggy Guggenheim
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St. Mark's Basilica
A visit to St. Mark's Square should not be missed during a stay in Venice, and it is definitely worth visiting the St. Mark's Basilica along with its bell tower (Campanile). For this top attraction in Venice, it is worth buying skip-the-line tickets online in advance, as many visitors come and go here every day.Leonardo da Vinci: Lady with an Ermine | Wiki Commons: Public Domain
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Leonardo da Vinci Museum
Modernly prepared and displayed at the Leonardo da Vinci Museum in Venice are copies of the paintings, drawings, and models of inventions of the universal genius Da Vinci. This attraction is particularly suitable for families with children, as Leonardo's works are made tangible with models to build yourself and virtual reality in the truest sense of the word.More Information & tickets
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Museo Correr12 tickets & guided tours
Murano177 tickets & guided tours
National Archaeological Museum8 tickets & guided tours
Venetian Ghetto8 tickets & guided tours
Hard Rock Cafe Venice3 tickets & guided tours
Rialto Market20 tickets & guided tours
Cini Foundation2 tickets & guided tours
Fondazione Querini Stampalia3 tickets & guided tours
Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari1 tickets & guided tours
Forte di Sant'Andrea1 tickets & guided tours
Casino Venier1 tickets & guided tours
Ca' Pesaro5 tickets & guided tours
Palazzi Mocenigo2 tickets & guided tours
Torcello59 tickets & guided tours
St Mark's Clocktower1 tickets & guided tours
Burano134 tickets & guided tours
Written byMaurizio MassaroMaurizio is a cosmopolitan, a musician and comes around. In his role as a content manager at TicketLens, he is always striving to find new offers as well as writing about sights all over the world.
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