Venice, Italy Travel Guide: What to Do, Where to Eat, & Hidden Gems

Planning a trip to Venice, Italy and want to go beyond the tourist checklist? In this episode, we’re sharing our ultimate Venice travel guide, packed with must-see sights, hidden gems, and local food experiences you don’t want to miss.

We cover the best things to do in Venice, from iconic landmarks to lesser-known areas, plus our favorite cicchetti crawl—including where to eat in Venice like a local and which bacari are actually worth your time. You’ll also hear our honest tips on where to stay in Venice, whether it’s your first visit or a return trip.

If you’re wondering:

• What are the best things to do in Venice, Italy?

• Where should you eat in Venice (beyond overpriced tourist traps)?

• How to have an incredible cicchetti crawl

• What are Venice’s best hidden gems?

• Which hotels are best to stay in?

…this episode has you covered.

Whether you’re planning a first trip to Venice or looking for fresh ideas for a repeat visit, this Venice destination guide will help you plan a more authentic, delicious, and stress-free trip.

Tune in for practical travel tips, foodie recommendations, and everything you need to know before visiting Venice.

 

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-Hotels:

-AC Hotel Venezia: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/wR053N4vao

-Al Mascaron Ridente: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/IRp1zeZN6c

-Hotel Arlecchino: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/xxiOw4O307

 

-Water Taxi Ticket: https://getyourguide.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/bHMSwqDIeS

-VIP Boat Cruise: https://fas.st/t/MpipKTDN

-San Marco After Hours Tour: https://fas.st/t/e3ycFNCy

-Doge’s Palace Ticket (Including Museo Correr Ticket): https://getyourguide.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/oYnYxgUQe7

-Day Trip to Murano/Burano: https://fas.st/t/QnDfjWCw

 

Things to Do in Venice:

-San Marco Square

-Doge’s Place

-Bridge of Sighs at Doge’s Palace

-Museo Correr

-San Marco Basilica (tour linked above)

-VIP boat ride in Venice (linked above)

-Gondola ride *You can do a quick ride across the Grand Canal for like €2-3 too!

-San Pantalon Church to see the Martyrdom and Apotheosis of St Pantalon

-Campo Santa Margherita

-Leonardo da Vinci La Mostra di Venezia

-Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo

-Museo di Palazzo Grimani

-Ride a Vaporetto

-St. Mark's Campanile

-Campanile di San Giorgio Maggiore

 

Where to Eat in Venice:

Our cicchetti crawl:

-Cantina do Mori

-Enoteca al Volto

-La Cantina

-Vino Vero

Other Restaurants: 

-Antico Gatoleto Ristorante Pizzeria

-Trattoria Agli Artisti

-Pasticceria Nobile

-Hostaria Osottoosopra

-La Lanterna Da Gas

 

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