VENICE TRAVEL TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS | 50 Must-Knows Before Visiting Venice + What NOT to Do!

15 places in this vlog

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1. 6:24

   San Polo

   🏘️ Neighborhood · San Polo · brief mention

   One of the priciest and busiest areas to stay in.

2. 6:24

   San Marco

   🏘️ Neighborhood · San Marco · brief mention

   One of the priciest and busiest areas to stay in.

3. 6:26

   Dorsoduro

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Dorsoduro · brief mention

   A good choice with more affordable accommodation options.

4. 6:35

   Castello

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Castello · brief mention

   Recommended for staying if your goal is avoiding crowds.

5. 6:46

   Cannaregio

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Cannaregio · brief mention

   One of the most convenient areas for transport links, though less of a classic historic vibe.

6. 6:52

   Santa Croce

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Santa Croce · brief mention

   Convenient for transport but lacks the classic historic Venice vibe.

7. 11:00

   St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)

   🏢 Landmark · San Marco

   Skip the overpriced square-side restaurants and just have a drink or coffee, and don't feed the pigeons.

8. 13:18

   St. Mark's Basilica

   ⛩️ Temple · San Marco · brief mention

   Included in the Venice City Pass.

9. 13:18

   Doge's Palace

   🏰 Palace · San Marco · brief mention

   Included in the Venice City Pass; also signposted by its Italian name, Palazzo Ducale.

10. 14:20

    Libreria Acqua Alta

    🛍️ Shopping · Castello

    Highly recommended, though no longer really a hidden gem.

11. 14:36

    Fondaco dei Tedeschi Rooftop Terrace

    🏢 Landmark · San Marco

12. 16:43

    Grand Canal

    🏢 Landmark · Venice · brief mention

    Crossing it by traghetto costs only €2, a budget alternative to an €80 gondola ride.

13. 20:17

    Rialto Bridge

    🏢 Landmark · San Polo · brief mention

    Signs may use its Italian name, Ponte di Rialto.

14. 22:14

    Burano

    🚆 Day trip · Burano

15. 22:23

    Murano

    🚆 Day trip · Murano · brief mention