Venice, Italy

Venice is an enchanting city that is full of romance and beauty. Take a walk through the canals, relax in a café, and explore the historical sites of this wonderful city.

The city is made up of many neighbourhoods, some of which are popular tourist spots while others are quieter and more residential. San Marco is the main tourist hub, and for those who want to escape the crowds, head to Cannaregio, Castello, or Giudecca.

Head to St. Mark's Square, where you can visit St. Mark’s Basilica, St. Mark’s Campanile bell tower, and the Procuratie Vecchie buildings.

Just off the square, along the Grand Canal, visit Doge’s Palace. Learn of its adjoining former prison, connected to the Palace by the Bridge of Sighs.

Walk along the Rialto Bridge overlooking the Grand Canal.

The Peggy Guggenheim Museum is a must visit for modern art enthusiasts, while the Teatro La Fenice is a historic opera house that still has performances today.

Visit Harry's Bar, a famous hangout spot of Ernest Hemingway.

If you're looking for a romantic activity, a gondola ride is a must. Negotiate the price and length of your ride with your gondolier before setting off. If you want a more hassle-free experience, consider pre-booking this experience.

Explore the mind of a genius with an entrance ticket to the Leonardo da Vinci Museum.

Explore Chioggia, one of Italy's largest fishing communities, known as "Little Venice". Transfer by boat to the Ponte di Vigo for views overlooking the lagoon. See the Church of Saint Domenico, Palazzo Grassi, Goldoni Palace, Chioggia Cathedral, and the St. Andrew Tower Clock.

Explore nearby Venetian Islands, such as Murano and Burano. Both are known for their colourful streets, glass blowing, and lace making.

Explore the history and culture of Romeo and Juliet’s Verona, set along the banks of the Adige River. The city is known as the setting for William Shakespeare’s famous love story. You can see the well-preserved Arena, the Piazza delle Erbe, cafes, shops, and the so-called Juliet’s House.

Cruise terminals in Venice where ships may dock:

Venezia Terminal

San Basilio

Chioggia

With very few exceptions, all cruise ships dock at the Venice Passenger Terminal. This main cruise terminal is in an area connected to the mainland by road and train. It has excellent access for all cruisers embarking or disembarking in Venice.

The terminal also has good connections to the historical centre by Vaporetto or Water Taxi and is less than 3/4 of a mile walking distance from Piazzale Roma.

To support Venice in their goal of preserving the lagoon's environment, sometimes ships will dock in Chioggia instead of central Venice. Chioggia is approximately a 1.5-hour drive south of the Venetian Lagoon, depending on traffic.