Explore Venice in a Day

Day 1: Venice Exploration

Venice, Italy

8:00 AM

Breakfast at a Cafe in St. Mark's Square

Begin your day with a traditional Italian breakfast of espresso and pastries while enjoying the stunning views of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
Walk to St. Mark's Square, which is the central square in Venice, easily accessible from most parts of the city.
€10, 1 hour

9:30 AM

Visit Rialto Bridge

Walk along the picturesque Grand Canal to reach the iconic Rialto Bridge, one of the oldest and most famous bridges in Venice, offering panoramic views of the city.
Walk along the Grand Canal from St. Mark's Square to Rialto Bridge.
Free, 1 hour

11:00 AM

Explore Grand Canal

Take a leisurely stroll along the Grand Canal, Venice's main waterway, lined with beautiful palaces, churches, and colorful buildings that showcase the city's unique charm.
Continue walking along the Grand Canal towards the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
€20 (optional Grand Canal boat tour), 2 hours

1:00 PM

Lunch at a Local Osteria

Indulge in a delicious Venetian seafood lunch at a charming osteria near the Grand Canal, savoring traditional dishes like sarde in saor (sweet and sour sardines) or risotto al nero di seppia (black cuttlefish risotto).
Walk to a nearby osteria from the Grand Canal.
€30, 1.5 hours

3:00 PM

Visit Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Immerse yourself in modern art at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, housed in the heiress's former Venetian home and showcasing works by Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí among others.
Walk from the osteria to the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
€15, 2 hours

5:00 PM

Gondola Ride through Venetian Canals

Experience the romance of Venice with a gondola ride through the picturesque canals, passing under charming bridges and past historic buildings as your gondolier serenades you.
Walk to the nearest gondola station for a memorable ride.
€80 per gondola (up to 6 people), 30 minutes

6:30 PM

Saint Mark's Basilica

End your day with a visit to the breathtaking Saint Mark's Basilica, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture adorned with stunning mosaics and opulent decorations.
Walk back to St. Mark's Square to visit the basilica.
€3 (skip-the-line ticket), 1 hour
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