TripSmithVenice
A curated guide to Venice, Italy: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Doge's Palace 4.7★ (39,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Museo Fortuny 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Art museum
- Saint Mark's Basilica 4.7★ (29,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- St Mark's Campanile 4.7★ (10,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Torre dell'Orologio 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Gondola Ride Experience™ 4.7★ (3,000 reviews) · Tourist attraction
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection 4.6★ (15,000 reviews) · Art museum
- Gallerie dell'Accademia 4.6★ (11,000 reviews) · Art museum
Where to eat
- Dal Moro's Venice | Fresh Pasta Restaurant 4.9★ (7,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Impronta Restaurant Venice 4.8★ (4,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Hostaria Osottoosopra 4.8★ (8,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Al Grill 4.8★ (4,000 reviews) · Steak
- La Lanterna 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Hostaria Sant'Aponal 4.7★ (6,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- Ristorante San Silvestro 4.7★ (2,000 reviews) · Restaurant
- La Piazza 4.7★ (25,000 reviews) · Italian
Where to drink
- Do Draghi 4.9★ (2,000 reviews) · Bar
- Arcicchetti Bakaro 4.8★ (2,000 reviews) · Bar
- Osteria Al Squero 4.7★ (5,000 reviews) · Bar
- Caffè del Doge 4.3★ (2,000 reviews) · Espresso bar
- Devil’s Forest Pub 4.3★ (2,000 reviews) · Pub
Where to stay
- Danieli, Venezia, A Four Seasons Hotel 4.5★ (2,278 reviews) · 5-star hotel
- Hilton Molino Stucky Venice 4.4★ (4,713 reviews) · 5-star hotel
- Hilton Garden Inn Venice Mestre San Giuliano 4.4★ (2,716 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Palazzo Veneziano - Venice Collection 4.7★ (1,541 reviews) · 4-star hotel
- Novotel Venezia Mestre Castellana 4.2★ (4,896 reviews) · 4-star hotel
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Doge's Palace
- Afternoon: St Mark's Campanile
- Dinner: Dal Moro's Venice | Fresh Pasta Restaurant
- Nightcap: Do Draghi
Day 2
- Morning: Museo Fortuny
- Afternoon: Torre dell'Orologio
- Dinner: Impronta Restaurant Venice
- Nightcap: Arcicchetti Bakaro
Day 3
- Morning: Saint Mark's Basilica
- Afternoon: Gondola Ride Experience™
- Dinner: Hostaria Osottoosopra
- Nightcap: Osteria Al Squero
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Venice?
With 21 notable sights and 12 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.