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Venice: A 10-Day Adventure in the City of Canals

karen martinez

karen martinez

17 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 10-day journey through the enchanting city of Venice. Explore historic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the unique culture of this captivating destination.

Trip to Venice

Day 1
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$94

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$ 4

MarMi's Cafè
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
19 - 28 min

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Isola di San Michele
Expansive, verdant & red-walled island with a cemetery from the early 1800 alongside a chapel.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
19 - 23 min

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Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro
Renaissance antiquities, plus art by Titian & Van Dyck displayed in an ornate, 15th-century palace.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$20
13 - 20 min

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Scuola Grande di San Rocco
Ornate, 16th-century art museum featuring works by the dramatic Renaissance artist Tintoretto.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
Day 2
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$84

Cafe Puppa
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$34
Glass Museum (Murano)
Museum exploring the history & craft of Venetian glassmaking, from the 15th century to the present.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
8 - 11 min

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Murano
Known for its unique glass art, this island features studios, demonstrations & souvenirs for sale.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$15
Rialto Bridge
Ornate covered 16th-century stone footbridge crossing the Grand Canal, with shops & restaurants.
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Ca' Vendramin Calergi
This Renaissance-style palace on the Grand Canal is home to the Wagner Museum & Casinò di Venezia.
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
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$20
Day 3
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$87

Bottega del Caffè Dersut
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
2 - 3 min

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Church of Saint Roch
Catholic church founded in 1508, with a baroque, 18th-century facade & paintings by Tintoretto.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$13
3 - 4 min

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Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Imposing Gothic-style church completed in 1330s, housing 2 works by Titian along with his tomb.
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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$25
3 - 4 min

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Carlo Goldoni's House
15th-century Gothic palace with museum focused on the life & works of renowned Venetian playwright.
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
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$18
8 - 11 min

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Mocenigo Palace-Museum
Imposing, 17th-century palace housing frescoes, rococo furniture & antique dress collection.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
Day 4
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$79

Piccolo Bar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
2 - 3 min

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CHURCH OF SAN STAE
17th-century sanctuary featuring intricate carvings, statues & paintings by renowned artists.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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$13
28 - 41 min

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Scuola Grande di San Marco
Old, architecturally notable building, now a medical museum showcasing historical equipment.
10:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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$25
1 - 2 min

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Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo
Vast, art-filled Gothic edifice, burial place of 25 doges, with a ceiling decorated by Veronese.
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM
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$25
Day 5
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$74

60/40 Venezia
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$14
3 - 4 min

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Peggy Guggenheim Collection
18th-century waterside palace with a 20th-century art collection & an interior sculpture garden.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$30
9 - 14 min

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Procuratie Vecchie
1500s palace on Piazza San Marco, with cafes & shops in its arcades & modern spaces for art events.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$18
1 - 2 min

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St. Mark's Square
Iconic square & gathering place dating back to the 12th century & dominated by St. Mark's Basilica.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
14 - 21 min

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Church of San Giorgio Maggiore
Set on an island, an art-filled, bright white church by Palladio giving Venice views from its tower.
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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$13
Day 6
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$139

Bragora
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$36
4 - 5 min

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Venetian Arsenal
Byzantine shipyard founded in 1104, today used for cultural events, exhibitions & trade fairs.
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$20
14 - 21 min

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Museo Correr
Opulent museum surroundings for Venetian artworks & antiquities dating back to the 13th century.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25
19 - 28 min

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Punta della Dogana - Pinault Collection
Art museum, in a triangular former customs house, exhibiting international contemporary artworks.
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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$20
3 - 4 min

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Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
Spectacular domed baroque church with unique octagonal design & sacristy housing 12 works by Titian.
1:15 PM - 2:15 PM
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$25
8 - 11 min

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Ponte dell'Accademia
Photography is popular at this wood-&-metal bridge over the Grand Canal adorned with padlocks.
2:45 PM - 3:05 PM
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$13
Day 7
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$76

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$ 4

Pasticceria Pitteri Manuela
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$18
7 - 10 min

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Giardini della Biennale
Relaxed gardens hosting art exhibitions & featuring national pavilions built by famous architects.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
22 - 27 min

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Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
Public reference library, with lavish design by Sansovino & a significant manuscript collection.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$20
12 - 17 min

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Gallerie dell'Accademia
Museum of 13th- to 18th-century Venetian artwork, with paintings by Titian, Canaletto & Tiepolo.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
Day 8
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$94

Gelateria Al Todaro
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$16
14 - 21 min

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San Giorgio Maggiore
Famous picturesque island known for a historic church & bell tower offering scenic views.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
16 - 23 min

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Bridge of Sighs
Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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St Mark's Campanile
Imposing 16th-century square cathedral tower with an angel-topped spire & belfry offering sea views.
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$20
6 - 9 min

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Teatro La Fenice
Opera, ballet & concerts in a renowned 1,000-seat theater, rebuilt after a fire in 1800s style.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$25
10 - 15 min

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Palazzo Dario
Venetian Gothic palace with Renaissance elements, as featured in a painting by Claude Monet.
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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$20
Day 9
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$147

Caffè Florian (Florian)
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$28
3 - 4 min

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Doge's Palace
Ornate Gothic palace buildings hosting exhibitions with duke's rooms, prison & armoury tours.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$64
3 - 4 min

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Saint Mark's Basilica
Iconic cathedral with a cavernous gilded interior, myriad mosaics & an on-site museum.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$38
5 - 8 min

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Fondazione Querini Stampalia
Venetian family's collection of painting, sculpture & decorative arts, on show in their former home.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$18
Day 10
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$49

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$ 4

Caffè Osteria Dario
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$24
Sant'Erasmo
Peaceful island offering scenic walks & a historic fort within easy reach of Venice itself.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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San Francesco del Deserto
Small island in the Venetian Lagoon that's home to a historic Franciscan monastery & gardens.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13

Budget breakdown: $930 In total

Activities & Food:$920
Transport:$10