Itineraries:
Explore Venice
Itinerary 1
Top Venice Attractions in 1 Day
Departure
From the hotel, you can quickly reach Venice by:
ACTV bus (line 6 or 6/) → Arrives at Piazzale Roma in 15-20 minutes.
Train from Venezia Mestre station → Arrives at Santa Lucia station in 10 minutes.
Car or taxi → About 15 minutes (parking available at Tronchetto or Piazzale Roma).
From Piazzale Roma, the heart of Venice is just a short walk away!
1 - Rialto Bridge
9:00 AM – Duration: 1 hour
Start your day with a walk to the Rialto Bridge, the oldest and most iconic bridge spanning the Grand Canal.
Stop to take panoramic photos and explore the lively Rialto Market, where locals buy fresh fish and local products.
👉 From Piazzale Roma: 15 minutes on foot or Vaporetto line 1 (stop “Rialto”).
2 - St. Mark’s Square
10:00 AM – Duration: 2 hours
Continue towards St. Mark’s Square, the vibrant heart of Venice. Visit:
St. Mark’s Basilica, famous for its golden mosaics.
St. Mark’s Campanile for breathtaking views of the lagoon.
Doge’s Palace, a Gothic masterpiece narrating the history of the Venetian Republic.
👉 From Rialto: 7 minutes on foot.
3 - Bridge of Sighs
12:00 PM – Duration: 1 hour
Cross the courtyard of the Doge’s Palace to see the famous Bridge of Sighs, which connected the palace prisons to the courtrooms.
After a photo stop, stroll along Riva degli Schiavoni, Venice’s historic waterfront with charming views.
👉 From Rialto: 7 minutes on foot.
4 - Grand Canal Tour
3:00 PM – Duration: 2 hours
After lunch, enjoy a romantic gondola ride to admire Venice from a unique perspective.
Alternatively, take a vaporetto along the Grand Canal to see historic palaces like Ca’ d’Oro and Palazzo Grassi.
👉 From Rialto: 7 minutes on foot.
5 - Jewish Ghetto and Cannaregio
5:00 PM – Duration: 2 hours
Head to the atmospheric Jewish Ghetto, one of the oldest in Europe, located in the Cannaregio district.
Here you’ll find synagogues, artisan shops, and historic cafés where you can taste the traditional Venetian Jewish sweets.
👉 From San Marco: Vaporetto line 1 to “San Marcuola” or 20 minutes on foot.
Itinerary 2
Bacaro Tour in Venice: 5 Must-Visit Stops
Departure
From the hotel, you can quickly reach Venice by:
ACTV bus (line 6 or 6/) → Arrives at Piazzale Roma in 15-20 minutes.
Train from Venezia Mestre station → Arrives at Santa Lucia station in 10 minutes.
Car or taxi → About 15 minutes (parking available at Tronchetto or Piazzale Roma).
From Piazzale Roma, the heart of Venice is just a short walk away!
1 - Bacareto da Lele
The tour starts at a Venetian bacaro institution. Bacareto da Lele is famous for its small sandwiches filled with local cold cuts and cheeses, paired with affordable glasses of wine.
Perfect for a first taste of the Venetian atmosphere.
👉 What to try: Ombra di Raboso + sandwich with Venetian soppressa.
📍 Location: Click here
2 - Osteria al Squero
After a short walk along the Grand Canal, reach this osteria overlooking one of the last remaining squeri (gondola workshops) in the city.
Authentic atmosphere and high-quality cicchetti make this stop unmissable.
👉 What to try: Spritz Select + creamed cod on toast.
📍 Location: Click here
3 - Cantina Do Spade
Continue towards the Rialto area, the heart of Venetian tradition.
Cantina Do Spade, open since the 1400s, is the perfect place to savor classic Venetian cicchetti accompanied by a glass of local wine.
👉 What to try: Ombra di Merlot + meat and tuna meatballs.
📍 Location: Click here
4 - All’Arco
Just a few steps from Rialto, you’ll find one of the most famous bacari among Venetians.
All’Arco is known for the freshness of its cicchetti and its wine selection.
Here you can enjoy locally sourced ingredients prepared on the spot.
👉 What to try: Ombra di Prosecco + crostini with marinated anchovies.
📍 Location: Click here
5 - Osteria ai Pugni
The final stop of the tour takes you back to Dorsoduro, to a cozy bacaro with tables overlooking a canal.
Perfect to end the tour in style, with a final toast to Venice and some delicious cicchetti.
👉 What to try: Spritz Cynar + sarde in saor.
📍 Location: Click here
Itinerary 3
Musei e Mostre a Venezia: 5 Tappe da Non Perdere
Departure
From the hotel, you can quickly reach Venice by:
ACTV bus (line 6 or 6/) → Arrives at Piazzale Roma in 15-20 minutes.
Train from Venezia Mestre station → Arrives at Santa Lucia station in 10 minutes.
Car or taxi → About 15 minutes (parking available at Tronchetto or Piazzale Roma).
From Piazzale Roma, the heart of Venice is just a short walk away!
1 - Gallerie dell’Accademia
Start your tour at one of Italy’s most important art galleries.
The Gallerie dell’Accademia houses masterpieces of Venetian Renaissance art, featuring works by Tintoretto, Veronese, Bellini, and Titian.
A must-visit for lovers of classical art.
👉 From Piazzale Roma: Vaporetto line 1 to “Accademia” or 15 minutes on foot.
👉 Highlights: Giorgione’s “The Tempest,” Tintoretto’s “Miracle of the Slave.”
2 - Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Just a short walk from the Accademia, visit Peggy Guggenheim’s historic residence, home to one of Europe’s most important modern and contemporary art collections.
Discover masterpieces by Picasso, Dalí, Pollock, and Magritte.
👉 From Accademia: 5 minutes on foot.
👉 Highlights: Magritte’s “The Empire of Light,” Jackson Pollock’s “Alchemy.”
3 - Palazzo Ducale
Leave Dorsoduro and head to Piazza San Marco to see the majestic Doge’s Palace.
A Gothic masterpiece that was once the seat of power of the Serenissima, featuring frescoes, prisons, and the famous Bridge of Sighs.
👉 From Guggenheim: Vaporetto line 1 to “San Marco” or 15 minutes on foot.
👉 Highlights: Hall of the Great Council, Bridge of Sighs.
4 - Palazzo Grassi
After Venetian history, dive into contemporary art at Palazzo Grassi, home to the Pinault Foundation.
Here you’ll find temporary exhibitions by internationally renowned artists, set in a unique location overlooking the Grand Canal.
👉 From San Marco: Vaporetto line 1 to “San Samuele” or 10 minutes on foot.
👉 Highlights: Contemporary art exhibitions
5 - Ca’ Pesaro
The final stop is Ca’ Pesaro, a Baroque palace housing the International Gallery of Modern Art.
Admire masterpieces by Klimt, Kandinsky, Miró, and Rodin, along with Oriental art exhibitions.
👉 From Palazzo Grassi: Vaporetto line 1 to “San Stae.”
👉 Highlights: Klimt’s “Judith II,” Rodin’s “The Thinker.”