4-Day Immersive Tour of Venice, Italy

Day 1: Historic Venice

Venice, Italy

8:00AM

Breakfast at Pasticceria Tonolo

Start your day with a traditional Italian breakfast of pastries and coffee at Pasticceria Tonolo.
Walk from your accommodation to Pasticceria Tonolo.
€10, 1 hour

9:00AM

St. Mark's Basilica

Visit the awe-inspiring St. Mark's Basilica, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
Walk to St. Mark's Basilica, located in St. Mark's Square.
Free (optional museum entry €5), 1.5 hours

10:30AM

Doge's Palace

Explore the Doge's Palace, a symbol of Venice's political history and an architectural gem.
Adjacent to St. Mark's Basilica.
€25, 2 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at Trattoria Al Gazzettino

Enjoy a lunch of traditional Venetian cuisine at Trattoria Al Gazzettino.
Walk for about 5 minutes from Doge's Palace.
€30, 1 hour

1:30PM

Rialto Bridge

Stroll to the iconic Rialto Bridge and take in the views of the Grand Canal.
Walk from Trattoria Al Gazzettino to the Rialto Bridge.
Free, 30 minutes

2:00PM

Rialto Market

Explore the bustling Rialto Market, famous for its fresh produce and seafood.
Located near the Rialto Bridge.
Free, 1 hour

3:00PM

Gondola Ride

Experience a classic gondola ride through Venice's canals.
Gondola stands are available near Rialto Market.
€80, 30 minutes

4:00PM

Afternoon Gelato

Relax with a refreshing gelato at Gelateria Nico.
Walk to Gelateria Nico, about 15 minutes from the Rialto area.
€5, 30 minutes

4:30PM

Piazza San Marco

Spend some leisure time in Piazza San Marco, people-watching and soaking in the atmosphere.
Walk back to Piazza San Marco.
Free, 1 hour

6:00PM

Dinner at Ristorante Quadri

Dine at the elegant Ristorante Quadri overlooking St. Mark's Square.
Located in Piazza San Marco.
€100, 2 hours
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Day 2: Art and Culture

Venice, Italy

8:00AM

Breakfast at Rosa Salva

Begin your day with a cappuccino and fresh pastries at Rosa Salva.
Walk from your accommodation to Rosa Salva.
€10, 1 hour

9:00AM

Accademia Gallery

Visit the Gallerie dell'Accademia to admire Venetian masterpieces.
Walk or take the Vaporetto to the Accademia stop.
€12, 2 hours

11:00AM

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Explore the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, featuring modern art by renowned artists.
A short walk from the Accademia Gallery.
€15, 2 hours

1:00PM

Lunch at Osteria Al Squero

Have lunch at Osteria Al Squero, famous for its cicchetti (Venetian tapas) and canal-side view.
Walk from the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
€25, 1 hour

2:00PM

Scuola Grande di San Rocco

Visit the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, adorned with Tintoretto's masterpieces.
Walk or take the Vaporetto to the San Tomà stop.
€10, 1 hour

3:00PM

Frari Church

Admire the Frari Church, known for its impressive art and architecture.
Located near Scuola Grande di San Rocco.
€3, 1 hour

4:00PM

Afternoon Coffee at Caffè Florian

Relax with a coffee at the historic Caffè Florian in St. Mark's Square.
Take the Vaporetto back to Piazza San Marco.
€15, 1 hour

5:00PM

Shopping in Mercerie

Spend some time shopping in the Mercerie, Venice's main shopping streets.
Walk through the streets branching off from Piazza San Marco.
Variable, 2 hours

7:00PM

Dinner at Antiche Carampane

Enjoy a traditional Venetian dinner at Antiche Carampane.
Walk from Mercerie to Antiche Carampane.
€60, 2 hours
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Day 3: Island Exploration

Venice, Italy

8:00AM

Breakfast at Pasticceria Da Bonifacio

Fuel up for the day with pastries and coffee at Pasticceria Da Bonifacio.
Walk from your accommodation to Pasticceria Da Bonifacio.
€10, 1 hour

9:00AM

Murano Island

Take the Vaporetto to Murano Island, famous for its glass-making traditions.
Vaporetto from Fondamente Nove to Murano.
Vaporetto fare: €7.50, 30 minutes

9:30AM

Murano Glass Museum

Visit the Murano Glass Museum to learn about the island's glass-making history.
Walk from the Vaporetto stop to the museum.
€10, 1 hour

10:30AM

Glass Factory Tour

Take a tour of a glass factory and watch artisans at work.
Several factories offer tours; ask at the museum for recommendations.
Free (some tours may have a small fee), 1 hour

11:30AM

Burano Island

Continue to Burano Island, known for its colorful houses and lace-making.
Vaporetto from Murano to Burano.
Vaporetto fare: €7.50, 1 hour

12:30PM

Lunch at Trattoria Da Romano

Enjoy a seafood lunch at Trattoria Da Romano in Burano.
Walk from the Vaporetto stop to Trattoria Da Romano.
€40, 1 hour

1:30PM

Exploring Burano

Wander through the streets of Burano, admiring the colorful houses and visiting lace shops.
Explore on foot.
Free, 2 hours

3:30PM

Torcello Island

Visit the tranquil Torcello Island, home to Venice's oldest buildings.
Vaporetto from Burano to Torcello.
Vaporetto fare: €7.50, 30 minutes

4:00PM

Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta

Explore the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, known for its stunning mosaics.
Short walk from the Torcello Vaporetto stop.
€5, 1 hour

5:00PM

Return to Venice

Take the Vaporetto back to Venice.
Vaporetto from Torcello to Venice.
Vaporetto fare: €7.50, 1 hour

6:00PM

Dinner at Ristorante Alle Corone

End your day with a delightful dinner at Ristorante Alle Corone.
Walk from the Vaporetto stop to the restaurant.
€80, 2 hours
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Day 4: Hidden Gems

Venice, Italy

8:00AM

Breakfast at Farini

Start your day with delicious pastries and coffee at Farini.
Walk from your accommodation to Farini.
€10, 1 hour

9:00AM

Arsenale di Venezia

Visit the historic Arsenale di Venezia, once the heart of Venice's naval power.
Walk or take the Vaporetto to the Arsenale stop.
Free, 1.5 hours

10:30AM

Giardini della Biennale

Explore the Giardini della Biennale, home to Venice's Biennale art exhibitions.
Walk from the Arsenale.
Free (exhibition entry fees vary), 1.5 hours

12:00PM

Lunch at Trattoria Da Jonny

Have lunch at the cozy Trattoria Da Jonny, offering delicious Venetian dishes.
Walk to Trattoria Da Jonny.
€30, 1 hour

1:00PM

Venetian Ghetto

Discover the history of the Venetian Ghetto, one of the oldest Jewish ghettos in the world.
Take the Vaporetto to the Ghetto stop.
Free, 1.5 hours

2:30PM

Ca' d'Oro

Visit Ca' d'Oro, a stunning Gothic palace housing a fine art museum.
Take the Vaporetto to the Ca' d'Oro stop.
€13, 1.5 hours

4:00PM

Afternoon Tea at Caffè del Doge

Relax with a cup of tea or coffee at Caffè del Doge.
Walk from Ca' d'Oro.
€10, 1 hour

5:00PM

Scala Contarini del Bovolo

Climb the Scala Contarini del Bovolo for panoramic views of Venice.
Walk to Scala Contarini del Bovolo.
€7, 1 hour

6:00PM

Dinner at Osteria Bancogiro

Conclude your trip with a dinner at Osteria Bancogiro, known for its creative Venetian cuisine.
Walk to Osteria Bancogiro.
€60, 2 hours
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