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About Venice
Venice floats impossibly on a lagoon—canals replace streets, gondolas replace cars, and architecture speaks in the voice of centuries. The Basilica di San Marco glitters with Byzantine gold; the Doge's Palace drips with Renaissance power. This is fantasy made permanent stone.
Best months to visit
June, July, August, September
Things to do in Venice
Gondola ride through canals at sunset
Tour the Basilica di San Marco (Byzantine mosaics)
Explore the Doge's Palace (Gothic-Byzantine architecture)
Get lost in the maze of bridges and narrow streets
Visit the Rialto Market for fresh produce and theatre
Day trip to the islands of Murano (glass) and Burano (lace)
Weather by month
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January
8C
Cold, with occasional showers.
February
10C
Cool, with occasional showers.
March
13C
Cool, with occasional showers.
April
17C
Cool, with occasional showers.
May
21C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
Recommended
June
26C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
July
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
August
28C
Warm and pleasant, with occasional showers.
Recommended
September
24C
Mild and comfortable, with some rainy days.
October
19C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
November
13C
Cool, with some rainy days.
December
9C
Cold, with occasional showers.
Venice is a city built on water in defiance of common sense, and it remains one of the most extraordinary places on earth despite — or because of — that fact. Beyond the crowded postcard views of St Mark's Square and the Grand Canal, quieter sestieri reveal small squares, neighbourhood bacari serving cicchetti and wine, and the simple pleasure of getting pleasantly lost in a city with no cars.
Best areas to stay in Venice
San Marco
The grand heart of Venice, home to St Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the city's most famous (and busiest) square.
Dorsoduro
A quieter, artsy district with the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, university energy and canal-side bars popular with locals.
Cannaregio
A largely residential area with the historic Jewish Ghetto and some of the city's best-value bacari.
Murano & Burano
Nearby islands famous for glassblowing and brightly painted fishermen's houses respectively, easily reached by vaporetto.
Getting to Venice
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Flights
Venice Marco Polo Airport has direct flights from across Europe and beyond, connected to the city by water taxi, bus or ferry.
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From London
~2 hours by air from London.
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Getting around
Vaporetti (water buses) and walking are the only ways around — no cars are allowed in the historic centre.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Venice?
Spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) offer milder weather and fewer crowds than summer. Acqua alta flooding is most common between autumn and early spring.
Is Venice expensive?
Yes, particularly for accommodation and dining near major sights — eating and staying slightly away from St Mark's Square, in areas like Cannaregio or Dorsoduro, is noticeably cheaper.
How do I get around Venice?
On foot and by vaporetto (water bus) — there are no cars. A multi-day vaporetto pass is worthwhile if you're island-hopping to Murano and Burano.
Is Venice worth visiting given overtourism concerns?
Many visitors find it worthwhile, especially if they explore beyond the main sights, visit in shoulder season, and are mindful of the access fee now charged on certain peak days.
What food is Venice known for?
Cicchetti (small bar snacks) eaten standing at a bacaro, seafood risotto, and sarde in saor (sweet-and-sour sardines) are local specialities distinct from mainland Italian cuisine.
Traveler reviews
★★★★★
Visited in October and the lighting on the canals at golden hour was unforgettable. Strayed away from St Mark's into Cannaregio for cheaper, better food.
Charlotte H. · October 2024
★★★★☆
Crowded around the main sights as expected, but losing ourselves in Dorsoduro's quieter streets in the early morning was the highlight of the trip.
Marco D. · May 2023
★★★★★
Took a vaporetto out to Burano and the colourful houses were even prettier than in photos. Venice itself felt like walking through a film set.
Yuki S. · March 2024
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