24 of The Finest things to do in Venice

1. Venetian Arsenal

When someone mentions Venice, the tranquil water around the place is definitely something every single one of the visitors looks around into. The Venetian Arsenal has been a status of pride around in the country. It has been churning out ships since way back in history and the magnificent wealth and beauty of the country is definitely defined by this enigmatic complex. It is littered around with a wide range of bars and a number of an informational display.

Don’t Miss: Explore around the place and go through the display if you wish to get to know a bit more of the history of the place.

2. Jewish Museum

Jewish Museum is one of the noteworthy tourist destinations in Venice. It was founded by the Jewish Community of Venice and is located in Campo of the Ghetto Novo. The museum showcases valuable items made by textile makers, goldsmiths, and coppersmiths along with ancient books and manuscripts depicting civil & religious lives of the community.

Don’t Miss: Alef – the Bookshop – and Library archive

Opening hours: 10 am – 7 pm from June to September & 10 am – 5:30 pm from October to May

Charges: € 4

3. Santa Maria Gloriosa Dei Frari

Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari is a stunning Gothic church by the Franciscans. The chapel, façade, and the interiors look sober, artistic, and charming. Besides, the church displays some famous historical paintings, figures, and sculptures by most popular artists of the Renaissance period. Undeniably, this is one of the not-to-be-missed tourist places in Venice.

Don’t Miss: Wooden statue of St. John the Baptist by Florentine sculptor Donatello, Madonna and Child enthroned with Four Saints by Giovanni Bellini, Monks’ Choir by Marco Cozzi, an altar painting of Assunta by Titian

Opening hours: 9 am – 5:30 pm

Charges: € 3

4. Chiesa Della Madonna Dell’Orto

The Church of Madonna dell’Orto is another one of the most famous places to visit in Venice. It was built in the 14th century and dedicated to Saint Christopher Martyr. The church looks gorgeous with its brickwork construction, mullioned and rose windows, stunning arches, geometrical themes, and marble pillars.

Don’t Miss: Sculpture of Madonna with Child, Altarpiece of St John Baptist with Saints Peter, Monument to Gerolamo Cavazza, and Martyrdom of St Lorenzo by Daniel van den Dyck

Opening hours: 10 am – 5 pm

Charges: € 2.50

5. Ca’ Rezzonico

Ca’ Rezzonico is a public museum located on the bank of the Grand Canal and one of the best places to visit in Venice. This is one of the 11 museums managed by Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia authority and has outstanding collections of paintings and sculptures including masterpieces by Titian, Mantegna, Van Dyck, Tullio Lombardo, and Bernini. The museum also boasts of its marvelous collection of Venetian glasswork and vintage furniture.

Don’t Miss: Famous work of The Allegory of Merit, the picture illustrating the family of Barbarigo, Throne Room, and Chinoiserie-style salon

Opening hours: 10 am – 5 pm

Charges: € 30

6. Teatro La Fenice

Teatro La Fenice is an opera house of Venice and many popular Italian theaters have been showcased here. Its architectural charm makes it one of the most beautiful places in Venice. La Fenice has hosted many famous operatic premieres and performances of famous composers like Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, and Verdi. The construction was devastated by fire incidents thrice but it was always rebuilt and refurbished to its original glory. No wonder, Teatro La Fenice is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Venice.

Opening hours: 10 am – 6 pm

Charges: € 20 onwards

7. Birreria La Corte in Campo San Polo (San Polo Sq.)

Birreria la Corte is positioned within the bustling with locals sq. of Campo San Polo, and has an informal, household really feel in an previous brick constructing with a courtyard.

It has an intensive menu together with plenty of pizza, with my prime picks being the San Barnaba – mozzarella and provola from Agerola, prosciutto, mushroom and truffle cream from Alba, and Rialto (named after the native bridge after all).

Zucchini, native burrata cheese, provola from Agerola and prosciutto.

Hours: Birreria la Corte 12pm-3pm, 6pm-10.30pm, seven days every week.

8. Jazz Membership Novecento in Campiello del Sansoni.

Jazz Membership Novecento (900) is tucked right into a tiny facet avenue, and chances are you’ll want Google maps that will help you find it, however it’s really solely a ten-minute stroll from St Mark’s Sq..

The ambiance is a 1940s jazz model with plenty of memorabilia across the partitions.

The pizza is nice they usually have dwell jazz typically, outside seating and late closes.

Hours: Jazz Membership Novecento 11.30am-4pm, 7pm-2am, on daily basis besides Monday.

Value: Round €10-€15 for a restaurant pizza on the whole in Venice, together with within the locations talked about.

Each are in beautiful settings and their very own attraction and huge wood-fired pizza ovens.

9. Relax watching shows at the Musica a Palazzo

Venice naturally lends itself to the fine arts. If you want to spend the night enjoying some entertainment, this is the place to be. You can book tickets online as well. The location overshadows the grand canal. The mansion where the opera takes place has very neatly decorated rooms featuring works of art from renowned artists.

10. Play games and gamble at the Venice Casino, at the Ca’ Vendramin Calergi

If you are above 18 and are into playing Blackjack, Roulette, and various other games responsibly, this casino is the perfect destination for you. Tournaments and events are regularly held here. You will also find plenty of restaurants. Before visiting, it will be a good idea to check out the website for the upcoming events.

11. Have drinks at the Caffé Florian

 

You can relish gourmet as well as heritage drinks at Caffé Florian. Reservations can be made online. They also have a shop from where you can buy souvenirs and merchandise. Events are regularly held here in celebration of the culture of Venice. It is a very old café, having begun operations in 1720. 

 

12. Find out the story behind one of Venice’s most famous bars at Harry’s Bar

 

This bar is not as old as Caffé Florian but has a very interesting history behind how it was founded. A restaurant too is included. The opening hours are 10:30 am to 11 pm. Many distinguished personalities such as Ernest Hemingway and Charlie Chaplin count among the patrons of this bar.ll list of recommended Hotels in Venice  and also compare the prices with airbnbs in Venice

13. Be amazed at the interesting exhibits at Doge’s Palace

 

Doge’s Palace is no ordinary museum. Not only does it have an awe-inspiring architecture, there are even residential apartments and prison cells inside. If you are visiting the museum on a Friday or Saturday, the admission queue is open till 10 pm, but on other days admission closes at 6 pm. You can book tickets online. Don’t miss the ‘hidden treasures’ itinerary!

 

14. Read books at Libreria Acqua Alta

 

A city of art would be incomplete without something for those who are fond of the written word. This is the place to get lost in the creativity of amazing writers. You will even find a lot of furniture that has been made out of books. There are not only literary works and bestsellers on display but also books about Venice itself which can be very useful for tourists. The place closes at 8 pm though.

15. Have some delicious espresso at Cafe Noir

 

Cafe Noir is arguably the best café in San Pantalon. Many alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are served here. It is not expensive as well. It is frequently visited by locals and you can even have light food items here such as sandwiches. Although the ambience of the bar may not appear to be very sophisticated, it definitely offers excellent value for money.

16. Gondola ride with romantic serenade and dinner (97 USD)

 

If you are looking for something memorable and romantic, then this is an activity not to be missed! Celebrate the City of Love’s splendour on a 30-minute shared gondola ride with live music and serenades by the gondoliers. The “Venice and its Lagoon” was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1987 for its charming canals & arching bridges, gondolas, alleyways, and stunning architecture. Navigate through the canals and take a glimpse of the city’s stunning landmarks en route to your chosen restaurant. Look at the Accademia Bridge (Ponte dell’Accademia) which links the San Marco district with the Accademia gallery. Watch St. Mark’s Square from a vantage point as it comes alive at night. Every corner you look has some elements of history. Its romantic ambiance can be hard to resist if you want to do the full nine yards of your proposal. With three restaurants options to choose from, all of them expertly serving Italian cuisine, you are in a treat for a wonderful evening.

 

17. Grand Canal

 

Canale Grande or Grand Canal is the most important icon of Venice- lined with gorgeous and vibrant looking palaces and castles on both sides. The canal is one of the best places to visit in Venice and meanders through the city in a zigzag way with a few breathtaking bridges built over it.

It is one of the most popular places to visit at Venice at night, to enjoy the stunning sunset and watch the sparkling water of the canal.

18. Gallerie Dell’Accademia

This is one of the most prestigious art galleries and most famous places in Venice, known for a rich collection of Venetian paintings. The paintings are arranged chronologically so that one can comprehend the evolution of art forms of the medieval period.

Don’t Miss: Works of Bellini, Carpaccio, Giorgione, Veronese, Tintoretto and Tiziano. Some of the must-see masterpieces are Michelangelo’s David and Slaves, Rape of the Sabines, Cassoni Adimari and Jacopo di Cione.

Opening hours: 10 am – 7:15 pm on all days except Monday. The gallery is open from 10 am – 2 pm on Monday.

Charges: € 12 + € 1.50 as reservation fee

19. San Giorgio Maggiore

The Metropolis of Venice from the bell tower of San Giorgio Maggiore

We took a personal taxi water tour of Venice with Walks of Italy and it was a tremendous approach to see Venice.

Our tour ended with a cease on the island of San Giorgio Maggiore the place we took an elevator to the highest of the bell tower of the church of San Giorgio Maggiore for essentially the most jaw-dropping view of Venice.

It’s the spot the place postcards are made and because the bells rang, we regarded out and admired our 360 diploma view of all of the islands surrounding town.

20. Pizza

Pizza in Birreria la Corte

One among Italy’s biggest achievements is pizza.

The birthplace of pizza is Naples, however Venice additionally has a number of improbable pizza on provide, with some toppings created for the world with native elements.

Two of my favourite locations to have pizza in Venice are:

21. Rialto Bridge

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Rialto Bridge is one of the famous landmarks of Venice- built over the Grand Canal in 1588. Besides linking two crowded streets of the city, the bridge is regarded as one of the best places to visit in Venice, Italy. It is an important crossing point of the Canal.

Don’t Miss: Watching the gondolas and boats passing under the bridge, posing on the bridge, watching the adjacent fresh market, and visiting Bartolomeo – one end of the bridge

22. Doge’s Palace

One of the famous places to see in Venice, Doge’s Palace is an immensely beautiful and gorgeous palace, located on the bank of the Grand Canal. During the early days, it was the Seat of Government, the Palace of Justice, and the official residence of Doge. The finesse & soberness of its Venetian Gothic architecture and décor set it a class apart.

Don’t Miss: Popular tourist attractions like Porta della Carta, Scala dei Giganti, gold vaulted Scala d’Oro, Sala del Collegio, and works of Tintoretto

Opening hours: 8:30 am – 7 pm

Charges: € 14

23. Basilica Di San Marco

Basilica di San Marco or St Mark’s Basilica is one of the beautifully designed churches in Venice. The marvelous décor with gold mosaics and works by Renaissance painters and Byzantine domes are incredibly charming.

Don’t Miss: Pala d’Oro (the golden altarpiece), mosaics designed by Titian & Tintoretto, and Quadriga of St Mark’s (a group of four bronze horses)

Opening hours: 9:45 am – 5 pm

Charges: € 5

24. Piazza San Marco

Piazza San Marco is the most crowded public square and one of the most happening places to visit in Venice, located in front of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. The square is separated from the palace by a small inland waterway, known as the Rio Batario. This is the place where all the government buildings and other offices are located in Venice.

Don’t Miss: A city tour that covers all the major Venice attractions, a map would suggest. This includes places like St. Mark’s Basilica, The Bell Tower, Doge’s Palace, St. Mark and St. Teodoro of Amasea columns, National Library of St. Mark’s, the Museum of Archaeology, and the Correr Museum