Venice is one of the most magical places I've ever been.
It’s a city that feels preserved by a time capsule, one that's maintained its authenticity despite its booming popularity as a tourist destination.
Venice is loaded with cultural attractions and architectural wonders, and it can feel impossible to do it all in one trip. That’s true, sort of. While you’ll never be able to see everything in Venice, three days is the perfect amount of time to be introduced to the city. You’ll explore the top attractions and savor some of the best pasta in the world.
To help you make the most of your time, I've organized a complete three day itinerary to Venice - one I took myself! Let's get into it.
Day 1
Saint Mark's Basilica
Vendors selling carnival masks and other goodies on the last day of the festival outside St. Mark's Basilica.
Start your first day in Venice with an opening time visit to St. Mark's Basilica. This 9th-century church was built to hold the (allegedly stolen) relics of Saint Mark from the city of Alexandria. Saint Mark became Venice's patron saint and the city's protector, and his winged lion symbol eventually soared as the emblem of the Venetian Republic. If you keep an eye out for it, you'll see this winged lion all throughout Venice.
While the basilica's origins are Byzantine, its architecture has grown increasingly extravagant over the centuries. New mosaics, sculptures, and treasures have been continuously added. One of the most renowned features is the four bronze horses on the church's west facade. The originals are now displayed in the basilica's museum, while replicas can be seen on the current facade.
Gold mosaics from inside Saint Mark's Basilica.
Regardless of how else you spend your 3 days in Venice, St. Mark's is an absolute must-see! If you're interested in learning more, the basilica's official website offers a fascinating history of the site.
Address: P.za San Marco, 328, 30100 Venezia
How to get there: Take ACTV vaporetto lines 4.1/4.2, 5.1/5.2 or line 2 to get to the square. Avoid line 1 since it makes every stop on the grand canal.
Hours: Open daily from 9:30am-5:15pm (last admission at 4:45pm).
Cost: Tickets are €3 if purchased in person, which was the only option when I visited during covid restriction times. Now that online ticket sales are back up and running, I highly recommend purchasing your ticket online well in advance to skip the line for €6. Children up to 6 years old enter for free. Entry tickets for the Pala d’Oro (the high altar retable) and the Loggia dei Cavalli museum can be coupled with a basilica entry ticket if you plan on visiting those sites as well.
On Sunday mornings from 9:30am to 2pm only the museum is open. On Saturdays and Sundays, tickets must be purchased at the San Basso ticket office (just around the corner to the northern side of the basilica).
Other tips: St. Mark's is a catholic church, so remember to cover your knees and shoulders so you don't get turned away. If it's too hot to wear long pants, bring a scarf to tie around your legs! Large backpacks and luggage aren't allowed inside, so you can drop bags at the official luggage drop if need be.
St. Mark's Campanile
The top of St. Mark's Campanile can be seen from inside Doge's Palace.
The bell tower offers excellent views of the city and surrounding lagoon.
After the basilica, consider going up the almost 99-meter bell tower, St. Mark's Campanile. The original was built in the 12th century and likely served as a watchtower. However, the version we see today was built in the 16th century and remains the tallest building in Venice. The bell tower collapsed in 1902 and destroyed four out of five of the original bells - only the largest survived. The tower was rebuilt ten years later to match its previous form.
St. Mark's Campanile has wonderful views of the city and surrounding lagoon and is worth a trip to the top. But if you prefer, I recommend a (free) alternative to this at the end of day one for equally amazing views!
Hours: From April to October: daily from 9:30am-9:15pm. November to March: daily from 9:30am-5:30pm. April 1st-15th: daily from 9am-5pm. Hours seem to change frequently, be sure to check their website.
Cost: Tickets are €10 when purchased in-person, but lines are typically so long that I highly recommend purchasing a timed "skip the line" ticket online for €12. Children under age 6 enter for free.
St. Mark's Square & Torre dell'Orologio (Clock Tower)
Torre dell'Orologio clock at San Marco Square.
Before you head off to your next adventure, take a moment to soak in the magnificence of St. Mark's Square itself. The square is nestled between Doge's Palace and the Jacopo Sansovino Library. Walk along the covered archways on the ground floor of the library to see the shops and cafe. If you're looking to stop for a mid-morning coffee, there's no place better than the Caffè Quadri.
While you sip your drink, take note of the Torre dell'Orologio, the Renaissance tower from 1499. It features a mechanical clock that, in addition to telling time, shows the lunar cycle and the sun's movements through the zodiac signs.
Bridge of Sighs
A gondola passes under the Bridge of Sighs.
Easy to see why prisoners were going to miss this city!
From Saint Mark's Square, walk the short distance to see the famous Bridge of Sighs. Back in the day, the enclosed limestone bridge connected the interrogation rooms in Doge's Palace to the prison. It's said that prisoners would sigh as they went over the bridge into the prison, knowing it was the last time they'd see the spectacular city of Venice.
Address: Ponte della Paglia, 30124 Venezia
Waterside promenade & Monument to Victor Emmanuel II
The Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, note the winged lion.
View of the island of Saint Giorgio Maggiore from the promenade.
Next, keep walking east on the Riva degli Schiavoni for some gorgeous views of the water. On your way, take note of the Monument to Victor Emmanuel II. It was built to honor the Kingdom of Italy's first king back in 1887.
Church of San Zaccaria
Paintings cover the walls from floor to ceiling.
Light streams in to give the paintings a heavenly glow.
From the waterfront, depending on time and interest, I'd recommend stopping into at least one of the nearby churches. They're all spectacular and filled to the gills with works of art. But personally, I would suggest visiting the Church of San Zaccaria. Constructed in the 15th century, this Gothic-Renaissance church touts a famous altarpiece by Giovanni Bellini, the Italian Renaissance painter.
Address: Campo S. Zaccaria, 4693, 30122 Venezia
Hours: Monday to Saturday: 10am-12pm and 4-6pm. Sunday from 4-6pm.
Cost: Free admission. To access the crypt beneath the church is €1.50.
Other tips: You may want to briefly stop into other churches as you walk around Venice. I'd recommend having lots of €1 and €2 coins for small church entrance fees, which usually range from one to three euros.
Campo Bandiera e Moro
Back by the waterfront, continue walking over to the Campo Bandiera e Moro, a scenic historical square. There are several benches where you can rest your feet or you can grab a coffee at one of the cafes. Despite being a central area in Venice, this feels like a spot primarily for the locals.
Address: Calle de la Pietà, 3723, 30122 Venezia
Lunch
The quiet outdoor courtyard blocks the noise from nearby foot traffic.
The entrance to the restaurant.
Eating your way through Venice could be another post entirely, but on my first day I had a wonderful meal at Ristorante Antica Sacrestia, which is an easy walk from the Campo Bandiera e Moro Square.
This traditional Italian restaurant has a private garden courtyard, so you can eat outside and still be shielded from the city noise. The staff was friendly and very helpful. I had the carbonara pasta and tiramisu for dessert - both were excellent!
The carbonara pasta was heavenly.
For dessert I opted for the tiramisu and a cappuccino.
Address: Calle de la Corona, 4463, 30122 Venezia
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday: 11:45am-2:30pm and 6:30pm-10:15pm. Closed Monday.
Other tips: Don't worry about trying to speak Italian. I heard my server speak English, Italian/Venetian (I'm not sure which), and French while I was eating. I meant to ask her if it was a requirement of working there, but I never got the chance. Needless to say, you will feel well taken care of by the staff.
Doge's Palace
Doge's Palace as seen from the water.
After a leisurely lunch, backtrack to St. Mark's Square to visit Doge's Palace in the afternoon. Why not simply do it after visiting St. Mark's? Personally, those two back-to-back would be a bit much for me. In any case, Venice is most peaceful in the morning, so I opted to spend the rest of my morning seeing outdoor attractions (and getting mostly empty photos of them!). Fortunately, crowds disperse well throughout Doge's Palace's grand rooms, making an afternoon visit ideal.
One of the many rooms previously used for official government business in Doge's Palace.
The adjoining prison to Doge's Palace.
Doge's Palace, known locally as Palazzo Ducale, was originally built as the home for Venice's Doge, or leader of the Republic in 1340. The palace was designed in Venetian Gothic style and used to be the center of political life in Venice. It housed the seat of government, apartments, courtrooms, and even a jail. Today, it's a museum. Much as I found the government rooms to be gorgeous, the coolest part in my opinion was walking through the prison.
Like St. Mark's Basilica, there is so much interesting history about the palace. If you want to learn more their website has a great brief history, and it also includes a downloadable PDF for even more information.
Address: Palazzo Ducale e altri 10 musei di Venezia, P.za San Marco, Venezia
Hours: Open daily from 10am-7pm with the last admission at 6pm.
Cost: €40 full-fare for adults, €22 for students. Family discounts, over 65s, and Rolling Venice discounts are also available. You can buy your ticket in advance online, which I'd recommend doing in and around summer.
Exploring
Restaurant sign for the Venice Bistro.
A narrow canal lined with carnival goers.
Spend your late afternoon heading west and allowing yourself to get a little lost as you come upon narrow bridges and enchanting timeworn buildings. Of course, there's lots to see in this area. There's the church of Santa Maria del Giglio, the church of St. Stephen, Santo Stefano Square, and several gallery spaces. But I had the most fun getting a feel for the city by wandering a bit.
Address: Campiello Morosini, 30124 Venezia
Rialto Bridge
The Rialto Bridge.
The bustling Grand Canal.
That said, I am a fan of oriented wandering (yes, I just made that up), where I'm mostly walking around aimlessly but want to end up in a certain general direction. In this case, try to direct your afternoon wanderings up towards the Rialto Bridge as it gets closer to sunset.
View from the Rialto Bridge of the Grand Canal.
The bridge will be bathed in gorgeous warm light, and it makes for wonderful photos. The Rialto Bridge is a 16th-century stone bridge and the oldest of four bridges that cross the Grand Canal. Climb to the top of the bridge for an impressive view and to watch the boats pass under the bridge.
Address: Sestiere San Polo, 30125 Venezia
T Fondaco Rooftop Terrace
Sunset view of the Grand Canal from the T Fondaco rooftop terrace.
I've saved the best for last. To close out your sightseeing on an incredible first day in Venice, book a spot on the T Fondaco Rooftop Terrace for sunset. There isn't a better view of Venice! From the observation deck, you'll be able to see the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Cathedral Tower, and on a clear day, the Dolomite Mountains in the distance!
Address: Rialto Bridge, Calle del Fontego dei Tedeschi, 30100 Venezia
Hours: Open daily from 10am-6:30pm.
Cost: FREE! However, this is a very popular spot, and you probably won't be allowed up for sunset any time of year without booking a ticket in advance. Several people were turned away when I visited. Tickets are timed and sessions last for 15 minutes.
Other tips: When you get to the mall, take the escalators all the way up and follow signs for the observation deck. When you arrive, show the person in charge your ticket. You'll be queued up with everyone else with the same timed ticket, and you'll all be let up as a group.
Also, don't be shy to ask strangers to take your photo! I snapped family portraits for almost everyone up there, and they happily returned the favor.
Dinner
After sunset, have a long and slow meal across the canal at Ancòra Venezia. A family run restaurant with live piano music and fair prices, this two-story restaurant also has a large outdoor seating area so you can enjoy views of the Grand Canal while you eat. Dig into some local seafood or pasta dishes and soak up a little of the Venetian magic.
Reserve a table on their website and view the menu.
Address: Located in: Campo Cesare Battisti/Bella Viena, San Polo 214, 30125 Venezia.
Hours: Open Wednesday-Monday from 11am-1 or 2am. Closed Tuesdays. Visiting on a Tuesday? Head next door to Osteria Bancogiro instead.
Day 2
Gallerie dell'Accademia
The museum is home to 13th to 18th-century Venetian artwork.
Your second day in Venice is all about visiting the artistic, religious, and cultural jewels of the city. To begin, visit the Gallerie dell'Accademia right when it opens. The museum is home to 13th to 18th-century Venetian artwork.
Perks of getting there when it opens? Cheesy art selfies!
Seriously. I'm pretty sure I was the only soul in the building.
For my fellow art nerds, the gallery has works from big names like Bellini, Tintoretto, and Titian. Some of the paintings are several meters long, and the exhibit labels are translated to English. Generally speaking, works are arranged chronologically. I had such a great time here!
Address: Campo della Carità, 1050, 30123 Venezia
How to get there: Take ACTV vaporetto line 2 to Accademia.
Hours: Monday 8:15am-2pm (last entrance at 1pm). Tuesday to Sunday from 8:15am-7:15pm (last entrance at 6:15pm).
Cost: Tickets are €15, but only €10 for early morning entry from 8:15-9am. For EU visitors aged 18-25 tickets are €2. Anyone under 18 is free. Purchase your ticket online in advance during busy seasons.
Other tips: You can find a helpful museum map on their website.
Not interested in early Venetian art? Instead, visit the
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
EU, Italian, and Venetian flags adorn the museum's facade.
The museum sits right on the canal and offers views of the water from inside!
The Peggy Guggenheim Collection is a few blocks east of the Gallerie dell'Academia, and features modern works from the 20th century. Notably, you'll discover pieces by Alberto Giacometti, Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, Wassily Kandinsky, and Jackson Pollock. The museum also has a spectacularly green (in the summer) interior sculpture garden.
Address: Collezione Peggy Guggenheim, Dorsoduro, 701, 30123 Venezia.
How to get there: Take ACTV vaporetto line 2 to Accademia.
Hours: Open daily from 10am-6pm (last entrance is 5pm). Closed Tuesdays and December 25th.
Cost: Tickets are €16, EU students under 26 years old are €9, and children under 10 are free. Tickets should be purchased online in advance as time slots can sell out quickly.
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
The dome of the basilica towers over neighboring buildings.
After the museum, walk over to the Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, built in 1631 to commemorate the end of a horrible plague that begin the year prior. About a third of the local population was lost to the plague. The basilica was dedicated to Our Lady of Health ("salute" in Italian).
Not only do the church steps offer expansive views of Venice and the nearby islands, but the interior architecture is spectacular.
Address: Dorsoduro, 1, 30123 Venezia
Hours: Open daily from 9:30am-12pm and 3pm-5:30pm.
Cost: Free entrance.
The Caffe Rosso
Next up, walk up through the narrow streets to The Caffe Rosso for a snack and a mid-morning coffee. This is a popular spot with locals and tourists. Funny enough, sitting is more expensive than standing in Venice! For example, having a cappuccino standing is €1, but sitting it's €1.70. Your call, but I'd happily pay 70 cents to rest my feet.
Address: Sestiere Dorsoduro, 2963, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy.
Hours: Monday to Saturday: 7am-1am. Closed Sunday.
Gondola Ride
Beautiful as it is to take a gondola ride in the evening, the Grand Canal will be rather full!
A narrow canal with two gondoliers in iconic striped shirts.
Perhaps one of the most memorable things to do in Venice is to take a gondola ride.
Gondolas are traditional long Venetian rowing boats that frankly, only carry tourists these days. But it's an absolute must-do on a first trip to Venice!
After your late morning snack, walk over to the gondola boarding station at San Tomà for a 30-minute ride on the Grand Canal. In my opinion, this is one of the best places to board from. It's quiet but still on the Grand Canal, and unlike boarding from major gondola stations like Piazza San Marco or the Rialto Bridge, you won't feel like you're floating in one massive line of tourist boats. That and you're much less likely to queue for hours to get a boat. Note that tours always return you to your point of departure.
Keep in mind that you can ask your rower, known as a gondolier, if they can teach you about what you're seeing while you ride or play some music if you see an instrument with them. Of course, this costs more, but it adds a lot to the experience.
Address: Gondola Station - San Tomà, Calle del Traghetto O Ca’ Garzon, 30125 Venezia.
Hours: Daily. Most tours begin at 9am and carry on into the late evening hours.
Cost: Private gondola rides are (theoretically) a fixed price in Venice, with the official price for a 30-minute tour during the day being €80. Rides after 7pm are €100. That said, most will charge you more. Gondoliers are in high-demand and tend to set their own prices.
Other tips: Don't be surprised if your gondolier asks you to swap seats with someone in your party. This is simply to best balance the boat. Generally, gondolas fit 1-5 people.
Lunch
After your gondola ride, it's an easy five minute walk to your lunch recommendation: Trattoria Dona Onesta. The traditional restaurant serves Venetian cuisine with pasta, meat, and seafood options. If you're lucky, you can grab a table on their intimate balcony that overlooks a narrow canal, and there's free Wi-Fi.
Address: Dorsoduro, 3922, 30123 Venezia.
Hours: Thursday to Tuesday 12pm-3pm and 6pm-10pm. Closed Wednesdays. Visiting on a Wednesday? Walk across the canal to eat at Osteria Fanal del Codega instead.
Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Easily one of the most beautiful churches I've ever been in.
In the afternoon, since you'll be nearby, pop into the Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. You may not be as much of an old church person as I am, but this one is really not to miss. It's a Gothic church from the 14th-century home to two works by Titian, and his tomb.
Address: San Polo, 3072, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy.
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9am-7:30pm. Friday 9am-11pm. Saturday 9am-6pm. Sunday 1pm-6pm.
Cost: Full-fare tickets are €5, and €2 for students and people under 30 with ID card proof. For anyone over 65 tickets are €3, and children up to 11 are free as are disabled travelers.
Scuola Grande di San Rocco or the Jewish Museum
Inside the magnificent Scuola Grande di San Rocco.
Right next to the Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari is the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, a 16th century art museum where the building is as much the attraction as the actual works inside are. The entire museum is dedicated to the Renaissance artist Tintoretto.
Address: San Polo, 3054, a, 30125 Venezia.
Hours: Open daily from 9:30am-5:30pm (last entry at 5pm).
Cost: Full-fare is €10. For people under 26 or over 65 tickets are €8. Under 18s are free. No reservations are needed (or possible).
Still not into old art? No worries! Instead, visit the
Jewish Museum
Alternatively, work your way up to the Cannaregio neighborhood to visit the Jewish museum. Venice has a complicated and turbulent history with its Jewish residents, which is detailed in the museum. It's small, but tickets also include access to the garden and guided synagogue tours.
Address: Campo di Ghetto Nuovo, 2902, b, 30121 Venezia.
Hours: Sunday to Friday 10am-5:30pm. Closed Saturday.
Cost: Full-fare guided tour tickets are €15, reduced prices are €13. Guided tours in English (from now until November 3, 2024) run on the hour, every hour from 10am-5pm. If you'd like to book your guided tour in advance online, there's an additional €2 booking fee.
Regular admission includes a free audio guide and is €12 for full-fare and reduced price tickets are €10. Again, there's a €2 booking fee if you buy your ticket online. If you're not joining a guided tour, I'd suggest purchasing your ticket at the ticket office when you arrive to avoid this.
Other tips: Regardless of where you spend your afternoon, you should still walk around the Cannaregio neighborhood. It's a super lively area.
Lido Beach
Bluemoon Beach on the island of Lido.
In the evening, head to the beach on the island of Lido! I visited Venice in March and was enthralled by the idea of going to the beach and spent several hours laying on Bluemoon Beach - mostly by myself.
It only takes about 35 minutes to get there on the vaporetto, and then simply walk straight across the narrow island to the other side where you'll find the beach!
Several beaches on Lido are private, but Bluemoon Beach is free for the public. The sand is soft and not rocky, so you won't need water shoes if you'll be swimming. The facilities weren't open when I was there in the off-season, but in peak season they have umbrellas and chairs for rent, bathrooms, and a restaurant and bar.
Address: Piazzale Bucintoro, 1, 30126 Lido
How to get there: Take ACTV vaporetto line 1 to Lido Santa Maria Elisabetta (S.M.E.).
Other tips: If you're not going in the summer, I'd dress warmer than you think you need to. The wind can be quite cold!
Dinner
To get back to Venice from Lido, get to the Lido S.M.E. "D" vaporetto station and take the line 1 to S. Silvestro. Normally, I wouldn't recommend taking the 1 since it makes every single stop on the Grand Canal, but it's a beautiful, 45 minute ride at night and gets you very close to my dinner recommendation: Pane Vino e San Daniele Rialto.
This Venetian restaurant's interior has exposed wood and eclectic, worldly decorations that come together to create a welcoming and intimate dining experience. The food is unreal, and it's a bit of a local gem. Enjoy!
Address: Calle dei Botteri, 1544, 30125 Venezia
Hours: Monday-Saturday from 10am-3:30pm and 6pm-12:30am. Closed Sundays.
Day 3
Murano
Murano's clock tower, which unfortunately you can't go up.
Glass figurines are a unique souvenir from your trip.
Your third and final day in Venice isn't actually in Venice. Instead, you'll be island hopping in the North end of the Venetian Lagoon. Start your morning by taking the vaporetto to the island of Murano. Murano is best known for its glassmaking. They have several glass factories, shops, and a museum.
If glass is your thing, definitely spend the time to walk through the glass museum. Murano is also the perfect place to bring back glass souvenirs (don't worry about getting your selections home - most shops offer international shipping).
Outside the Basilica of Saint Mary and Saint Donatus.
In addition, take some time to meander around the island, but don't miss the Basilica of Saint Mary and Saint Donatus. The inside of the church itself isn't that interesting in my opinion, aside from the 12th-century Byzantine mosaic floors. But the church was built in the 7th-century, making it one of the oldest in the Venetian Lagoon! In my eye, that's well worth a quick stop.
How to get there: Take ACTV vaporetto line 4.1 from Fondamente Nove and get off at Murano Colonna C.
Mazzorbo
This vineyard is free for the public to explore.
Next up is the quiet island of Mazzorbo, which neighbors the more famous, colorful island of Burano. Mazzorbo is known for its vineyards and orchards, and getting off at Mazzorbo allows you to first take a stroll through a public vineyard belonging to the Venissa Estate. The walled vineyard is quiet, green, and the perfect escape. They grow Venice's prized dorona grape, which was once almost eradicated after the great Venetian flood (known as "acqua alta" aka "high water") of 1966. You can also visit their vegetable gardens.
How to get there: Walk to the ACTV vaporetto station Murano Faro A and take line 12 to Mazzorbo.
Burano
Burano is wonderful place to take photos!
Mazzorbo is linked by a small footbridge to Burano, which is your next stop. The bridge is located just behind the vineyard.
Burano is perhaps the most well-known island in the Venetian lagoon aside from Venice itself. The main thing to do here is to walk around and take photos! Every corner offers a spectacularly colorful scene. It's truly a photographer's paradise. Take your time, and be sure to get some photos of yourself next to the colorful buildings!
Burano's colorful buildings.
A beautiful purple home.
I could've spent half a day discovering every little colorful alley on Burano, and the couple hours I did spend didn't feel like enough. If you suspect you'll feel the same, I'd allocate at least three hours here - enough time for tons of photos and some oriented wandering.
How to get there: Cross over the footbridge connecting Mazzorbo and Burano, no need to take the vaporetto.
Lunch
I arrived on Burano a little too early for lunch, so I stopped to grab a coffee along the street Via Baldassare Galuppi to people-watch before walking around and having lunch. If you spent more time at some of the morning spots, you'll definitely want to eat once you arrive in Burano and sightsee afterward.
I had good luck finding lunch on the street Fondamenta S. Mauro, which runs along the water at the center of the island. There are several northern Italian and pizza restaurants. I ended up at a place called Ristorante Pizzeria Principe, but mostly I looked for a place with available outdoor seating! You'll be in good hands wherever you end up; I couldn't find a place in this area with bad reviews.
Torcello
The Venetians tore down several medieval palaces to reuse the materials.
The last stop for the day is Torcello, all the way up at the northern edge of the Venetian Lagoon. Incredibly, the swampy island was settled in the year 452. It's known as the parent island from which Venice was eventually settled.
The island used to have several medieval palaces until the Venetians tore them down to reuse the building material. Today there is only one remaining, which includes the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, the Church of Santa Fosca, and a campanile.
There are trails behind the basilica that lead to this viewpoint.
There's only one street that will take you through the whole island. Simply follow it until you reach the basilica. On your way, you'll notice a few private residencies. Once a wealthy and bustling island, today very few people live there. All the same, the island offers fascinating ruins and unique views of the lagoon.
How to get there: Take the ACTV vaporetto line 9 from Burano A one stop to Torcello.
Getting back to Venice
San Michele from the vaporetto.
Venice is just as magical at night as it is in the day.
When you're ready to head back to Venice, first take the ACTV vaporetto line 9 one stop from Torcello to Burano A. Next, walk over to the Burano C station, where you'll take line 12 all the way back to Fondamente Nova A in Venice.
More mouthwatering dinner spots in Venice
- La Zucca - This vegetarian-oriented restaurant features seasonal Venetian dishes, a cozy setting, and canal views. Sestiere Santa Croce 1762.
- Il Paradiso Perduto - A traditional neighborhood tavern serving Venetian food and often has live music. della Misericordia, 2540, Fondamenta Cannaregio.
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Osteria Alla Staffa - Seafood dishes, pasta, and meat options in a small but relaxed atmosphere. Calle Ospedaletto, 6398.
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Cantina do Mori - Cantina do Mori is one of the oldest bars in Venice. It's a bit of a local hangout. Note that it has no tables, but a hell of a lively atmosphere and a cicchetti menu. Calle Do Mori, 429.
Three days in Venice is the perfect amount of time for a first trip, but there will always be more to see. The city is over 1,200 years old, and it has a rich and complex history with seemingly endless attractions. Even so, in three days you'll be able to see the highlights and get a feel for one of the most magical cities in the world.
One last thing... remember to take this itinerary and make it yours! I'm a person that likes to get up early and see it all, but remember to take on a bit of the Italian spirit. Enjoy long lunches, stroll along the canals in the evenings, and soak up the mesmorizing architecture. Venice is meant to be savored!
