Top travel guide to Venice on a budget - How to Holiday Better - BBC

7 places in this vlog

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1. 1:29

   St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)

   🏢 Landmark · San Marco

   Locals call it the Bermuda Triangle. Pasta at the surrounding cafes runs 15–50 euros, and a coffee can cost up to 25 euros.

2. 1:39

   Doge's Palace

   🏰 Palace · San Marco

   Book the Secret Itineraries tour in advance; guides leave at fixed times, so there is no queuing.

3. 1:41

   St. Mark's Basilica

   ⛩️ Temple · San Marco · brief mention

4. 1:44

   St. Mark's Campanile

   🏢 Landmark · San Marco · brief mention

5. 3:54

   La Boutique del Gelato

   ☕ Cafe · Castello

   Called the real deal; skip gelato piled very high, a sign of whipped rather than churned ice cream.

6. 4:38

   Bridge of Sighs

   🏛️ Historic site · San Marco

   Skip the long queue to see inside; the outside view from the water is the only angle you need.

7. 5:07

   Harry's Bar

   🍺 Bar · San Marco

   Recommended as the place for an evening nightcap; order the Bellini.