PHOTO: Two
gondoliers await
customers on a bridge.
Where to Sleep in
Venice
Read our advice on hotels, hostels, apartments, convents, and campgrounds
in all price ranges.
Arriving in Venice
Here's how to reach Venice by air, train, car, and ship or ferry.
Also see our articles on local transportation ,
early-morning departures
from Venice Airport, water taxis ,
land taxis , and
port transportation
for cruise-ship passengers.
Top 11 Tourist Mistakes in
Venice (and how to avoid them) Our
illustrated article isn't just a list--it's packed with useful advice.
Venice's Top 11 Free Sights
Many of the city's most interesting sights and experiences won't cost you a
cent. Here's where to find them.
Planning Your Visit
Learn when to come, how long to stay, how to get around the city, and more.
Before you leave home, check our weather forecast ,
currency converter ,
Venice Travel Blog , and
Venice map .
Venice Tours and Day Trips
If you don't have the time or inclination for do-it-yourself sightseeing,
consider a local or regional excursion from our tour partner, Viator.
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