During your stay on the Adriatic coast, are you dreaming of spending a day in Venice and discovering its timeless beauty? Here are our tips on what to see in Venice to help you make the most of your visit.
How to Get to Venice?
By bus and boat:
If you’re staying at one of the camping villages in Caorle or Eraclea Mare, you can take a bus to Punta Sabbioni, where a motorboat will take you directly to St. Mark’s Square in Venice. The same ticket is valid for both means of transport and costs approximately €33.00. The service is called Quickly.
If you’re staying in the Lido di Jesolo, you can take ATVO bus line 5 or 5/ and get off at the last stop, Punta Sabbioni. From here, you can take a boat operated by ACTV (Line 15), which runs every 30 minutes. A day pass costs approximately €25.00 per person and is valid all day on public transport by boat and on land, excluding connections to the airport.
Alternatively, at Punta Sabbioni you’ll find the Marco Polo company, which offers a mini cruise to Venice. A full-price ticket costs €15.00, while the reduced fare for children aged 4–10 is €10.00.
By car:
Another option is to drive. You can either continue all the way to Venice or leave your car on the mainland and reach the city by bus or tram. Here are some of the available parking options:
- Venezia Tronchetto Parking – 24-hour daily rate of €29.00, with the possibility of splitting the stay into shorter periods. From here, you can take the People Mover to Piazzale Roma;
- Autorimessa Comunale (ACTV), Piazzale Roma – 24-hour daily rate starting from €35.00;
- Garage San Marco, Piazzale Roma – 24-hour daily rate starting from €45.00;
- Parcheggio Sant’Andrea, Piazzale Roma – ideal for short stays (€7.00 every 2 hours);
- Porta Gialla / Porta Blu / Porta Rossa, San Giuliano, Mestre – open from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. The daily rate is €12.00 and applies from the sixth hour of parking. From here, you can take the tram towards Venice, which runs every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on public holidays. For the tram, the day pass mentioned above is the most convenient option.
What to See in Venice?
Of course, one day is not enough to discover everything this magical city has to offer! But we’d still like to share a few suggestions on what to see in Venice in one day:
- Doge’s Palace: to avoid long queues, it’s a good idea to book your visit in advance through the official website;
- St. Mark’s Basilica: another must-see attraction. Long queues are common here too, so you can book your visit in advance through the website;
- Rialto Bridge: one of the symbols of Venice, this unique bridge is sure to impress you. It’s also one of the city’s most popular spots for photographs and selfies;
- A tour along the Grand Canal: if you’d like to treat yourself to something special, frequent boat tours depart from the railway station and travel along the Grand Canal. This wonderful journey offers a different perspective of Venice and allows you to admire the magnificent historic palaces overlooking the water.
Where to Eat in Venice?
Venice may be priceless in terms of beauty, but discovering its treasures can come at a price. Luckily, there are still some lovely places where you can enjoy good food without spending too much. Here are a few of our suggestions:
- Trattoria dai Tosi Piccoli – Castello 738, Calle Seco Marina, 30122 Venice
- Al Garanghélo – Calle dei Boteri, 1570, Sestiere San Polo
- Al Diavolo e l’Acquasanta – San Polo 561 bis, Calle della Madonna, 30125 Venice
- Osteria Alla Ciurma – San Polo 460/A, Calle Galeazza, 30125 Venice
And if you’d like to discover a little more about bacari, the traditional Venetian wine bars and taverns, don’t miss our article Bacari and the Venetian Tradition!
