Im going to venice and need advice...?

Question

my boyfriend and i are going to venice in march for a few days. Any suggestions about what to see or do with our time their?

Answer 1

Everyone suggestions are right on, but a few words of wisdom, don't look like a tourist and be aware of your surroundings.  Venice can be very crowded at any of there many attractions, and Venice has their fair share of pick pocketers.  Don't let it stress you out, it's a quite beautiful city, do a lot of walking around, get lost, and find yourself.

Oh, also, the locals were more than helpful, learn a little Italian and make conversation.  The tiniest effort to speak a native language will make a huge difference.

Answer 2

Never leave the Venetian islands.  I would definitely visit Murano Island though.  This is where the famous and authentic Venetian glass is made.  St. Marco Basilica is a must too I guess.  I guess the Venetian gondola rides would be nice to partake in as well.  If you don't want to spend the $200 fee I would find a couple of other people to possibly share the expense.  

What's nice about Venice is getting lost and finding unique places.  If none of the aforementioned topics interest you simply walking around is just as nice.    

Have fun and good luck.

Answer 3

The tour of the Doge's Palace is worth the entrance fee. You can walk across the Bridge of Sighs to the cells. Visit the St Mark's. If you go up the stairs to your right as you go in, you can get out onto the balcony above Piazza San Marco and there's also an interesting museum. The Accademia, Correr, and Guggenheim Museums are all worth a visit. Palazzo Grassi often has interesting exhibits.

You can go to Murano to see the glass making. Burano is even more interesting with a lace museum (closed Tuesdays) and colorful houses.

A typical gondola ride is 80 euros, but you can cut the price by sharing the gondola. Expect the ride to last about 40 minutes.

You can get most places in Venice other that the outer islands on foot, but there are also boats. Half the fun of Venice is wandering through the maze of streets and finding the hidden art & architecture treasures that aren't in the typical guides. The water taxis are expensive, but the vaparettos (water buses) aren't so bad. ACTV runs the vaparettos in Venice. A single ride ticket good for 1 hour from validation (6 euro), a multiple ride ticket 12 hours - 13 euro, 24 hour - 15 euro, 36 hour 20 euro, 48 hour - 25 hour, or 72 hour - 30 euro. Obviously you wouldn't need the longest term tickets. The ACTV site has the schedules and a map of the lines. http://www.actv.it/english/navigazione.p...

One of the bigger events in March is the Venice Boat Show at the Stazione Marittima. There's also a marathon on the Lido.

Depending on how many days you have, there are some interesting day trips from Venice by train. Padova is only a half hour away and is interesting. Verona is further, but there are Roman ruins (Arena and theater), a large old town, the castle, several interesting churches, very gooed shopping, the houses of Romeo and Juliet and Juliet's tomb. There is a huge wine festival in Verona in March - it's a trade show. Ferrara or Treviso are also interesting.

Answer 4

Just wander along th streets and don´t get stressed when you get lost in the city (because  you will irremediably get lost in the city).. but you will find your way.. don't worry.

Traveling there with a boyfriend is great.. don´t plan anything, just follow your instincts.

Answer 5

do a lot of walking....if your'e going to be there for a few days...you'll see everything.....you'll be there for carnivale...its a blast....make friends...everyone's friendly....