27 Tips I Wish I Knew Before Visiting Venice, Italy

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1. 5:55

   La Zucca

   🍴 Restaurant · Santa Croce

   Rated a top food pick; popular with tourists but still worth it for the quality.

2. 6:36

   All'Arco

   🍺 Bar · San Polo

   Expect it to be packed and plan to eat standing; it is not a sit-down spot.

3. 6:57

   Il Mercante

   🍺 Bar · San Polo

   Recommended as an after-dinner cocktail spot that is easy to linger in.

4. 7:17

   St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)

   🏢 Landmark · San Marco

   Go as early or as late in the day as possible to avoid the crowds.

5. 7:35

   Murano

   🚆 Day trip · Murano

   Worth a visit only to see the factories; the shops are similar and tourist-priced, so spend carefully.

6. 8:37

   Teatro La Fenice

   🏢 Landmark · San Marco

   Considered underrated and well worth the price of admission.

7. 8:52

   Libreria Acqua Alta

   🛍️ Shopping · Castello

   Called overrated: even in low season there is a long line, mostly for selfies, with no real time to browse books.