What to see/do in Venice, Italy?

Question

I am planning a 5-day visit to Venice in October.

What must-see attractions should I see?

Also, Is there a cheaper water-bus ticket I can buy as I am staying there for 5 days?

Answer 1

Everything you see in Venice is to see... Venice is not very big. The only thing is that it' s a bit expencive and full of tourists...

Answer 2

There are 2 weblinks. I am not sure if the waterbus is free.

Answer 3

Visit the Guggenheim museum.

Also, you will be in Venice at a very special time; make sure to dedicate a whole day to the Venice Biennale which is on until 21 November.

:)

Answer 4

The biggest mistake people make when visiting Venice is feeling like they have to always be on the go and cram a bunch of tourist attractions in. Don't miss the big ones -- like Piazza San Marco -- but honestly you're days would be better spent strolling through the city or sipping wine and listening to music in an open plaza. Unless you have a lot of money to spend avoid the tourist scams like the rip-off gondola rides (If you really want to take one try to negotiate with the gondolier because he'll usually agree to a lower price). Long story short: Good food, good wine, and beautiful atmosphere is what venice is known for, why try to make it more than that?

Answer 5

You should also go to the "Murano island" for shopping! They have great glass jewelry and decorations for the household.

Answer 6

Waterbus is not at all free. These are the fees:

06,00 EUR one way

13,00 € - ticket 12 hours (from the moment you stamp it for the first time)

15,00 € - 24 hrs

20,00 € - 36 hrs

25,00 € - 48 hrs

30,00 € - 72 hrs

Must see attractions:

-tour on the grand canal by waterbus number 1 from Vallaresso (San Marco) to Piazzale Roma or vice versa

-go up to the top of St. Mark's bell tower (not at sharp hours), by elevator

- visit Doges' Palas (with ancient jail) or Accademia Gallery if you like paintings (Guggenheim collection for contemporary art)

- eat at a "bacaro" (typical hosteria, ask at the hotel or send one more question on this site)

- visit murano, burano and torcello (one day visit) by water bus on your own (have lunch at Burano "Gatto nero" restaurant)