Travel guide · Italy
Venice: what to see and when to go
Venice is a city of 118 islands without cars, where canals replace roads and every alley leads to a square, a church or a bridge. Beyond St Mark's, the quieter districts and the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello show a calmer, more everyday Venice.
What to see and do in Venice
St Mark's Square and Basilica
The golden mosaics of the basilica, the Doge's Palace and the view from the bell tower.
The Grand Canal by vaporetto
Line 1 is the cheapest grand tour, past palazzi and under the Rialto Bridge.
Dorsoduro
The Gallerie dell'Accademia, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and the Zattere promenade.
Cannaregio and the Ghetto
Where Venetians live: canal-side bacari for cicchetti and a spritz.
Murano and Burano
Glassmaking workshops and brightly painted fishermen's houses, by water bus.
Best time to go
The most pleasant months: Apr.
Getting there
| From | Flight time | Return flight |
|---|---|---|
| London | 2 hr | ≈ €130 · See flights |
| New York | 9 hr, 15 min | ≈ €510 · See flights |
| Los Angeles | 13 hr, 15 min | ≈ €610 · See flights |
| Dubai | 6 hr, 15 min | ≈ €370 · See flights |
| Singapore | 13 hr, 30 min | ≈ €610 · See flights |
| Sydney | 21 hr, 30 min | ≈ €800 · See flights |
3 nights from London: ≈ €480 per person, flight and stay included.
Per person. Estimates from distance and local prices; real fares depend on your dates.
Essentials
- Country
- Italy
- Currency
- Euro
- Good for
- culture · city · food · calm
- How long to stay
- 2–3 days
- Where to stay
- Sleep in the historic centre, not in Mestre: Cannaregio or Castello are quieter; Dorsoduro for art and bars.Find a place to stay in Venice
Plan your trip
Flights, a place to stay and what else you need for Venice, one tap each.
- FlightsFrom London · about €130 (opens in a new tab)
- StayHotels and apartments in Venice (opens in a new tab)
- Things to doTours, tickets and experiences (opens in a new tab)
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Frequently asked questions
What's the weather like in Venice and when should you go?
The most pleasant months: Apr. Average highs range from 8° in January to 29° in August.
How many days do you need in Venice?
2 to 3 days is enough to see the essentials without rushing.
What does a few days in Venice cost?
Accommodation runs at around €120 per person per night. 3 nights from London: ≈ €480 per person, flight and stay included. The flight from London takes about 2 hr.
Where should you stay in Venice?
Sleep in the historic centre, not in Mestre: Cannaregio or Castello are quieter; Dorsoduro for art and bars.
