Venice travel guides

Explore hidden gems in Venice beyond St. Mark's Square, from secret carved bridges to a locals-only park, with practical tips for a 2026 visit.

Our complete set of Venice travel guides — itineraries, day trips, hidden gems, viewpoints, museums and city-pass advice for planning a 2026 trip.

Plan the perfect 2 days in Venice itinerary with a day-by-day route, entry-fee rules, ticket costs, and the best base to stay. Start planning your trip now.

Discover the 10 best viewpoints in Venice for 2026, from the Campanile di San Marco to free canal-side spots, with prices, hours, and planning tips.

Compare the best day trips from Venice, including train times, ticket costs, and 2026 planning tips for Murano, Burano, Verona, Padua, and Lake Garda.

Is the Venice Pass worth it in 2026? Compare Silver, Gold, and Platinum pricing, real pros and cons, and find out who should skip it and buy separately.

Venice on a rainy day still delivers grand palaces, quiet museums, and cozy bars. Use this 2026 guide to plan indoor stops and skip the mistakes.

Planning to visit Venice with kids? Get real vaporetto prices, top family activities, best neighborhoods to stay, and 2026 timing tips for an easier trip.

Burano itself is free to walk around — the vaporetto there costs €9.50 one-way, and the Lace Museum charges €5 (€3.50 reduced). Full 2026 guide to getting there, museum hours, and the best time to see the colored houses without the crowds.

Murano itself is free to walk around — the vaporetto ride there costs €9.50 one-way, and the Glass Museum charges €15 (€7.50 reduced). Full 2026 guide to getting there, museum hours, and avoiding the factory-tour hard sell.

St Mark's Basilica charges a small entry fee now and its skip-the-line slots fill fast in high season. Here's a clear worth-it verdict, 2026 prices, opening hours, and what to do if reservations are gone.

Teatro La Fenice's official daytime visit ticket runs €12 full price (€9 for seniors, €7 for students), and the opera house opens for self-guided visits roughly 9:30am to 6pm most days. Here's what the ticket tiers actually cover, when to go, and how to avoid overpaying a reseller.