Please select "I agree to get email updates" option. Email field is required to subscribe. By signing up, you agree to receive emails and promotions. You can unsubscribe at any time. Travel awesomeness on the way - Check your inbox! If you are looking for a great day trip from Venice, why not board a boat to the Venetian island of Murano?
Murano is located 1. Murano is best known for its traditional glass blowing. You can actually take a sneak peek inside a local glass factory and see a glass-blowing demonstration. There are many local vendors selling boat trips and tours of Murano. Many of these include a glass blowing demonstration. Murano is easy to reach from Venice by water bus.
These water buses leave from several stops in the centre of Venice. This pass allows you to so that you can hop on and off the Venice public water buses. One of the best things to do in Murano is to watch a glass blowing demonstration.
I had a case of wine-induced YOLO one afternoon though, so decided to give it a whirl. It turns out that watching Italians shape molten glass is strangely fascinating. After watching a master craftsman shaping glass whilst a guide describes the various processes and history you are then cordially invited to exit via the factory shop, well played Venice, well played.
He was also kind enough to advise how to get to the nearby island of Burano, rather than pushing us to purchase an ostentatious glass necklace. If buying coloured glass is your bag, then buy directly from the Murano glass factory. At least you know that you are going to be acquiring an authentic, gaudy glass lampshade made by a local. Murano is definitely worth spending a few hours exploring and stopping off for a cheeky Spritz or three.
To lose yourself in Venice is the surest way to fall in love with it. Throw away the map, switch off the GPS and start wandering away from the tourist areas.
All the Venice neighbourhoods have different attributes and features, just waiting to be explored. Try and find hidden alleyways and residential areas where you can see Venetians go about their daily lives. Spend time really looking at the gorgeous architecture, the colours of the canals and lines of laundry billowing in the breeze. If you wish to revert back to using a map then I would recommend walking towards Venice Giardini. The path by the water also gives great views across the lagoon.
Near this area, you will also find Serra dei Giardini , a beautiful Greenhouse that was built in and now serves as a highly Instagrammable flower shop and cafe. It was really quiet and peaceful when I visited and spent a few hours sipping a coffee and relaxing in pretty surroundings. You can book an organised Burano tour , or use a Vaporetto pass to take water bus line number 12 to get from Venice to Burano.
This water bus leaves from Fondamente Nove. I caught the waterbus from Murano to Burano and had a very lovely journey over, looking out over the pretty Venetian Lagoon. Most Burano and Murano boat tours typically last around hours, so you can fit both islands into 1 day. Burano is a small island with around 2, full-time residents and its main industry is tourism. Visitors come to purchase its exquisite lace and also photograph the colourful canals and houses.
There small seafood restaurants, peaceful lace shops and local fishing boats bobbing on the horizon. If you want to see lace being made head to the historic Martina Vidal. This atelier has three floors of lace clothing, housewares, and gifts.
Make sure to check out the delicious Seafood dishes Burano. The island restaurants specialise in freshly caught fish from the surrounding lagoon and the Adriatic Sea. Frittura mista, seafood risotto and spaghetti vongole all feature heavily on Burano restaurant menus. They can be bought in most shops on the island and are most tasty.
The best time to get your pictures of the houses in Burano is during the golden hour. If you love travel photography , Burano is probably the best place in Venice to get those dreamy vacation shots for your Insta. Make sure to check the Burano Vaporetto timetable , so that you know the boat schedule back. I almost missed the boat back and had to leg it to the next stop!
One of the best ways to explore Venice is to see through the eyes of a local on a Venice walking tour. If you want a whistle-stop tour of the main sights of Venice, then I would book a Venice Guided Walking Tour in advance. There's an abundance of fresh produce here, plus fishmongers, bakeries, butcher shops, and more. And for more foodie ideas in Venice and elsewhere, consider this two-week holiday. After indulging in great food and drink Venice you can walk it off with a stroll south to St.
Mark's Square. Tour the iconic Basilica, a building that dates back to the 11th century. Then Hop in a vaporetto water taxi and head to the Jewish Ghetto , a district where Jews were forced to live in the early 16th century.
Here you can visit beautiful and historic synagogues like the 16th century Schola Levantina. For more Jewish cultural heritage in northern Italy, check out this nine-day vacation.
Pair your delicious tidbits with an Aperol Spritz cocktail or a glass of Venetian Prosecco. Then revel in the nightlife in Fondamenta della Misericordia , a street located on the Rio della Misericordia Canal , near the Jewish Ghetto.
It's a stylish area, often overlooked by tourists, filled with galleries and bars. With a bit more time to really luxuriate in the city, a whole new world of possibilities opens up beyond the highlights. On day one you can enjoy the memorable activities mentioned above, such as the delicious street food tour and the visit to St. The next day is the perfect time to experience go beyond the city and experience the outer islands,. Start with a morning boat ride to Murano , known for its legacy of artisanal glassmaking take a tour of a local glass factory.
Verona is just over an hour away by train. Bologna , Turin , Modena and Parma are other cities in northern Italy that are well worth a visit and have a much more local feel to them.
As a city of canals, Venice understandably has lot of bridges. This means there will be a lot of steps required in your day to day exploring. If this is likely to pose a challenge for you, consider if this means you need more down time in your itinerary.
We hope the above consideration will help guide you to make the decision of how long to spend in Venice. Just be prepared for a very busy day with lots of tourists! Firstly, jump on a vaporetto down the beautiful Grand Canal. Getting off at Rialto, head towards the Rialto Bridge and climb it for the most stunning view over the canal.
Turn left when you hit the water. As you cross the first bridge, check out the beautiful Bridge of Sighs. When your time is up, head back to your starting point by walking, or look up the nearest vaporetto.
With a full day in Venice, you can do all of the above, plus you should be able to visit at least one or two attractions. Arrive as early as you can. Consider a 30 minute gondola ride through the beautiful canals, noting that it is cheaper in the day than in the evening. In the afternoon, get lost wandering around the back streets. With 2 days in Venice, you may be able to take things a little more slowly and enjoy some more areas of Venice.
This is also a great place to enjoy some more traditional Venetian food, such as at Il Paradiso Perduto. You may wish to do this as a guided tour. Alternatively, the islands can be reached via Vaporetto. So it is very possible to do this as a self-guided trip. Lucky you! A weekend for two to celebrate a birthday, and anniversary or St.
Or even an escape from everyday life in a magical place! Plan your arrival on Friday night in order to enjoy two full days of sightseeing in Venice! Check out my detailed 2 day Venice itinerary.
Since Venice is really expensive, choose low season to find lower fees!
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