Destination
Venice, Italy
A car-free city of canals, gondolas and Byzantine gold that still looks like its paintings.
Trips to Venice from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | fine |
| February | fine |
| March | fine |
| April | best |
| May | best |
| June | best |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | best |
| October | best |
| November | fine |
| December | fine |
- February: Carnevale masks and balls in the two weeks before Lent
- October, November, December: Acqua alta tidal flooding is most frequent; the MOSE barriers now limit the worst of it
- May, June, July, August, September, October, November: The Art Biennale runs in odd years and the Architecture Biennale in even years
July, August: Humid heat, day-tripper crowds and mosquitoes on the lagoon
Where to stay in Venice
- San Marco: The grand hotels and the basilica; pricey but the classic address.
- Dorsoduro: Art museums, student bars and a calmer canal-side feel.
- Cannaregio: Residential lanes and better-value hotels near the Jewish Ghetto.
- Castello: Quiet, local and a short walk to the Biennale gardens.
- Giudecca / Lido: Lagoon views and beach access, a vaporetto ride from the centre.
What to do in Venice
- Ride a gondola through the back canals at dusk
- Take the vaporetto down the Grand Canal
- Visit St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace
- Watch glassblowers on Murano and photograph Burano's painted houses
- Have a spritz and cicchetti in a bacaro
- Hear opera at La Fenice
Good to know
| Airports | Venice Marco Polo (VCE), Treviso (TSF) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | luxury |
| Time zone | Europe/Rome |
| Kind of trip | romantic, culture, history, island, city |
Questions about Venice
When is the best time to visit Venice?
April, May, June, September and October. July, August: Humid heat, day-tripper crowds and mosquitoes on the lagoon
Do US citizens need a passport for Venice?
Yes. Venice is in Italy; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Venice on the ground?
Venice is luxury by US standards: plan about $190 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.