1-Day Itinerary for Venice in July 2023

  1. 9:00AM: Basilica di San Marco
    5 minutes (0.2 miles) from Piazza San Marco

    Basilica di San Marco is a masterpiece of Byzantine art. Decorated with gold and precious stones, it is one of the most famous landmarks in Venice. Visitors can explore the church on their own or with a guided tour.

  2. 10:30AM: Palazzo Ducale
    2 minutes (0.1 miles) from Basilica di San Marco

    Palazzo Ducale, or the Doge's Palace, was the residence of the Doge of Venice. It is a beautiful example of Venetian Gothic architecture. Visitors can explore the palace's ornate rooms, art collections, and prison cells.

  3. 12:00PM: Rialto Market
    10 minutes (0.5 miles) from Palazzo Ducale

    Rialto Market is one of the oldest markets in Venice. Visitors can explore the stalls selling fresh produce, seafood, and souvenirs. The market is a great place to try local delicacies like cicchetti and Venetian wine.

  4. 1:30PM: Guggenheim Collection
    20 minutes (1 mile) from Rialto Market

    The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is a museum of modern art. It is housed in Peggy Guggenheim's former home, Palazzo Venier dei Leoni. The museum's collection includes works by Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí.

  5. 3:00PM: Grand Canal
    15 minutes (0.8 miles) from Guggenheim Collection

    The Grand Canal is the main waterway in Venice. Visitors can take a gondola ride and admire the city's beautiful architecture from the water. Alternatively, they can take a water taxi or vaporetto and explore the canal's many bridges and buildings.

  6. 4:30PM: Santa Maria della Salute
    30 minutes (1.2 miles) from Grand Canal

    Santa Maria della Salute is a beautiful baroque church located at the entrance of the Grand Canal. It was built in the 17th century as a thanksgiving to the Virgin Mary for ending the plague. Visitors can explore the church's ornate interior and admire its stunning views of the city.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Basilica di San Marco (1 hour, free)
  • Palazzo Ducale (1.5 hours, €25)
  • Rialto Market (1 hour, cost varies)
  • Guggenheim Collection (1.5 hours, €15)
  • Grand Canal (1 hour, €80 for gondola ride)
  • Santa Maria della Salute (1 hour, free)
  • Total Estimated Costs (6 hours, €120)
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