Venice: A 3-Day Adventure in the City of Canals

Gabriela Bonatto

4 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through the enchanting city of Venice. Explore iconic landmarks like Rialto Bridge, St. Mark's Basilica, and Doge's Palace. Indulge in delectable cuisine at local eateries and immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this captivating Italian city.

Trip to Venice

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

$132

Large canal front covered market with stalls trading in fish, seafood & vegetables.

8:00 AM - 8:45 AM

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6 - 9 min

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Ornate covered 16th-century stone footbridge crossing the Grand Canal, with shops & restaurants.

9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

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$13

8 - 11 min

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Opera, ballet & concerts in a renowned 1,000-seat theater, rebuilt after a fire in 1800s style.

10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

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$13

3 - 4 min

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Built in 1681, this Roman Catholic church with a Baroque Venetian facade houses sacred paintings.

11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

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3 - 4 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$24

3 - 4 min

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Palatial classical canalside conference & exhibition center with large gardens & a grand main hall.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$10

3 - 4 min

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Photography is popular at this wood-&-metal bridge over the Grand Canal adorned with padlocks.

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

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2 - 3 min

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Canalside venue containing the Museum of 18th-century Venice, with fine period art & furniture.

4:50 PM - 5:50 PM

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7 - 10 min

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6:20 PM - 7:05 PM

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$15

4 - 6 min

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7:35 PM - 9:05 PM

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$18

2 - 3 min

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Ornate, 16th-century art museum featuring works by the dramatic Renaissance artist Tintoretto.

9:05 PM - 10:35 PM

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$13

Day 2

$92

Vast, art-filled Gothic edifice, burial place of 25 doges, with a ceiling decorated by Veronese.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

4 - 6 min

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Elegant palazzo of Venice's former ruler, now open to visitors to tour art & furniture-filled rooms.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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5 - 8 min

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Gondola tours, sunset views & souvenir stalls on a waterfront esplanade home to the Doge's Palace.

11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

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4 - 6 min

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12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

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$14

2 - 3 min

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Ornate Gothic palace buildings hosting exhibitions with duke's rooms, prison & armoury tours.

2:15 PM - 4:15 PM

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$19

4 - 5 min

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1500s palace on Piazza San Marco, with cafes & shops in its arcades & modern spaces for art events.

4:45 PM - 5:45 PM

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2 - 3 min

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Opulent museum surroundings for Venetian artworks & antiquities dating back to the 13th century.

6:15 PM - 7:45 PM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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8:15 PM - 9:45 PM

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$10

Day 3

$90

$ 2

A Renaissance tower from 1499, with city views & a mechanical clock with symbolic decorations.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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2 - 3 min

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Iconic cathedral with a cavernous gilded interior, myriad mosaics & an on-site museum.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$19

7 - 10 min

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Cozy, offbeat bookstore featuring lots of vintage titles along with unique displays & resident cats.

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

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Known for its unique glass art, this island features studios, demonstrations & souvenirs for sale.

12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

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2:15 PM - 3:45 PM

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$23

7th-century church with mosaic floors & the supposed bones of dragon slain by St. Donatus of Arezzo.

3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

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14 - 17 min

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Small island in the Venetian Lagoon that's home to a historic Franciscan monastery & gardens.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $315 In total

Activities & Food:$313

Transport:$2