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What to see in Venice in 2 days

2 days 16 experiences 8 where to eat from 3€

2-day itinerary for Venice (Italy): what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets. Build your free custom plan.

Venice blends romantic spots, architecture and history at every turn. Here's a 2-day itinerary organised by area, with the must-sees, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets to make the most of your trip.

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
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Known forRomantic spots, architecture and history

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What to see in Venice day by day

Day 1St Mark's · Rialto and the Grand Canal

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.
Tip-based
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€
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 2Dorsoduro and the Islands · Cannaregio and the Ghetto

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€
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€

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Frequently asked questions about Venice

How many days do I need to see Venice?

With 2 days you can cover the key areas of Venice: St Mark's, Rialto and the Grand Canal, Dorsoduro and the Islands and Cannaregio and the Ghetto. The plan spreads them across your days so you don't retrace your steps or waste time between them.

When is the best time to visit Venice?

The best time to visit Venice is spring and autumn, though with a good itinerary it's worth it in almost any season.

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. That's why the itinerary links places by proximity, grouping a different area each day so you never retrace your steps.

What to visit in Venice?

The must-sees in Venice: Free Walking Tour of Venice, St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace and Gondola Ride. This guide organises them day by day, with times, a map and skip-the-line tickets.

Is Venice worth visiting?

Yes. Venice brings together romantic spots, architecture and history, and the must-sees —Free Walking Tour of Venice, St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace and Gondola Ride— are easy to take in over 2 days. It's worth it even if you're short on time.

Where to eat in Venice?

Some local picks from this guide: Anice Stellato, Trattoria alla Madonna and Rosa Salva. They're placed by area alongside each day of the itinerary.

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.

Where can I buy skip-the-line tickets?

Every bookable activity includes a direct link to Civitatis to buy the ticket or tour online and skip the lines.

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