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Venice: A Journey Through Canals and Culture

Angela MacKay

30 Nov 2023

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Experience the enchantment of Venice as you navigate its labyrinthine canals and immerse yourself in its rich history and vibrant culture. Discover hidden gems, indulge in delectable cuisine, and marvel at architectural wonders. Join me on this unforgettable adventure!

Trip to Venice

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Savoring Local Delights and Unveiling Historic Treasures

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$105

Bar Trattoria San Giacomo

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

3 - 4 min

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Directions

Bridge of Sighs

Arched bridge named for sighs of prisoners crossing it en route from the Palazzo Ducale to prison.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 17 min

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Directions

Venetian Arsenal

Byzantine shipyard founded in 1104, today used for cultural events, exhibitions & trade fairs.

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

15 - 22 min

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Directions

Giardini della Biennale

Relaxed gardens hosting art exhibitions & featuring national pavilions built by famous architects.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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Majer Caffè

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 2Art, Coffee, and Theatrical Splendor

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$134

Caffè Brasilia

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$34

2 - 3 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

10 - 15 min

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Peggy Guggenheim Collection

18th-century waterside palace with a 20th-century art collection & an interior sculpture garden.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$30

3 - 4 min

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Ponte dell'Accademia

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

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM

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$13

4 - 5 min

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Bar alla Toletta

Il Bar Pasticceria Toletta si trova in zona Ponte dell'Accademia, sestiere Dorsoduro a Venezia. Il locale è famoso per la focaccia veneziana. L'ottima produzione propria della pasticceria spazia, inoltre, in pasticceria dolce, brioches artigianali, biscotti e panettoni.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

10 - 15 min

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St. Mary of the Lily Venice

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

No time set

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$13

Day 3Gelato Delights and Royal Grandeur

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$108

Gelateria Al Todaro

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

2 - 3 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

2 - 3 min

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Gran Caffe Chioggia

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$30

Day 4A Glimpse of Venice's Glorious Past

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$108

Caffè Florian (Florian)

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$16

2 - 3 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.

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Saint Mark's Basilica

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

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

3 - 4 min

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Enoteca Osteria ai Specchieri

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 5Culinary Delights and Cultural Gems

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$61

Trattoria Agli Artisti

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$14

3 - 4 min

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Libreria Acqua Alta

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

9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Rialto Bridge

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

10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

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Free

12 - 17 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.

11:15 AM - 12:45 PM

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$25

1 - 2 min

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Bottega del Caffè Dersut

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Budget breakdown: $515 In total

Activities & Food:$515