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What to see in Venice in 4 days

4 days 16 experiences 8 where to eat from 3€

4-day itinerary for Venice (Italy) tailored to your budget: what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets with booking links. Build your personalized plan for free.

Practical info · Venice

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Best time to visitSpring & autumn
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Ideal length2 days
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BudgetMid-range · €€
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Getting aroundOn foot
Known forRomantic spots, architecture and history

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Day 1St Mark's

La Fenice Theatre
La Fenice Theatre
Historic opera house rebuilt after several fires, visitable with an audio guide.
from 12€
Staircase of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Staircase of Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Exterior Renaissance spiral staircase with a viewpoint over the rooftops.
from 9€
Free Walking Tour of Venice
St Mark's Square, legends and hidden corners. Tip-based.
Free
St Mark's Basilica
St Mark's Basilica
Venice's golden Byzantine basilica.
from 3€
Doge's Palace
Doge's Palace
The Gothic palace and the Bridge of Sighs.
from 30€
St Mark's Campanile
St Mark's Campanile
Views of Venice from above.
from 12€
🍽️ Rosa Salva
A historic pastry shop for a coffee.
~10€
🍽️ Ristorante Antico Pignolo
Italian cuisine.
~24€

Day 2Rialto and the Grand Canal

Gondola Ride
Gondola Ride
The quintessential Venetian experience along the canals.
from 30€
Rialto Bridge
Rialto Bridge
The most famous bridge over the Grand Canal.
Free
Rialto Market
Rialto Market
The historic fish and produce market.
Free
🍽️ Trattoria alla Madonna
A classic Venetian fish restaurant near Rialto.
~30€
🍽️ Ristorante Rialto
Local cuisine.
~24€

Day 3Dorsoduro and the Islands

Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
20th-century art museum in the palace where Peggy Guggenheim lived, beside the Grand Canal.
from 16€
Murano and Burano Islands
Murano and Burano Islands
Murano glass and the colorful houses of Burano.
from 20€
Gallerie dell'Accademia
Gallerie dell'Accademia
The finest Venetian painting.
from 15€
Basilica della Salute
Basilica della Salute
The Baroque dome at the entrance to the Grand Canal.
Free
🍽️ Al Vecio Marangon
Local cuisine.
~17€
🍽️ Antica Locanda Montin
Local cuisine.
~20€

Day 4Cannaregio and the Ghetto

Jewish Ghetto of Venice
Jewish Ghetto of Venice
The world's first ghetto, with historic synagogues and the Campo di Ghetto Nuovo square.
Free
Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli
Small Renaissance church clad in coloured marble.
from 3€
Stroll along Fondamenta della Misericordia
Stroll along Fondamenta della Misericordia
Cannaregio canal with bácaros and a local atmosphere away from the crowds.
Free
🍽️ Anice Stellato
Cannaregio osteria specialising in fresh fish by the canal.
~40€
🍽️ Ristorante Trattoria alla Basilica
Italian cuisine.
~23€

💡 Indicative prices. The current price is shown when you book on Civitatis.

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Frequently asked questions about Venice

How many days do I need to see Venice?

With 4 days you can see the must-sees of Venice. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit Venice?

The best time to visit Venice is spring and autumn. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around Venice?

It's a very walkable city: the centre is compact and almost everything is close by, so you'll get around mostly on foot. Plus, our plan groups each day by area so you barely waste time getting around.

How much does it cost to visit Venice?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

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