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All you need to know about holidays to Venice

Made up of 118 small islands, connected by bridges, Venice is often found in lists of the world's most romantic cities. Holidays in Venice should involve a large pinch of the main sights, like St Marks Square, as well as delicious food and drink.

How to get to Venice

You can choose where your flights to Venice arrive into. Marco Polo is the nearest to this magical city, although there are often better deals to Treviso. Onward transfers by train, bus or taxi are best as you can't drive in Venice itself.

Where to stay in Venice

A history of being a very popular tourist destination means that you'll never be short on choice when it comes to hotels in Venice. If you're after pinching the pennies then look in the Arsenale area, or in the university district during school holidays.

What to do in Venice

There is so much to do in Venice on your holiday that it's easy to feel like a headless chicken. Relax, and know that you won't be able to see it all. Explore St Mark's and perhaps the Doge's Palace too. Make sure you cross the Rialto Bridge, the first to span the canals, and take a stroll along the Riva Degli Shiavone. Apart from that, take the time to enjoy your holiday here in Venice and soak up the unique atmosphere.

Travel Tips

Travel Tips for Venice

  • Palazzo DucaleWow, what an impressive building! So much to see, we were glad we'd bought a great guide book that told us so many details and things to look out for, but we also saw some people on a guided tour which might also be a good way to dig a little deeper.

    posted by mring

  • Basilica San MarcoSo far exceeded my expectations! I loved it in here, the mosaics, the gold, the opulence, the beauty, it's simply stunning. I could have stayed all day.

    posted by ybowman

  • Walking TourMy husband and I went on a walking tour of the San Marco area, which took about 2.5 hours and it was so enjoyable! The guide was really knowledgable and we learned so much more about this beautiful city.

    posted by nsayre

  • Torre dell'OroglioThis clock face is famous for being smashed in the Bond film Moonraker and so I had to visit it. The climb is steep and narrow and there's no lift but you get a facinating look at the workings of the clock as well as the reward of an amazing view of San Marco Square from the top.

    posted by croadman

  • St Mark's BasilicaStunning outside and practically mind-blowing from the inside, the amount of gold, mosaics, and work that must have gone into creating it just boggles the brain! By far and away the highlight of my Venice trip.

    posted by jheyman


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