Venice travel guide: canals, gondolas, bridges, and timeless charm in Italy’s floating city.

Best time to visit: April to June and September to October for pleasant weather and fewer tourists.

How to get there: Fly into Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and take a Kiwitaxi transfer to Piazzale Roma or the water taxi dock for easy city access.

Getting around: Venice is best explored on foot or by vaporetto (water bus). For airport transfers or luggage-heavy arrivals, pre-book a Kiwitaxi transfer directly to your hotel area.

Where to stay: San Marco for classic views, Dorsoduro for art and peace, Cannaregio for local life, and Giudecca for romantic seclusion.

Food & drink: Try cicchetti (Venetian tapas) with a glass of prosecco at a bacaro bar, or dine by candlelight beside the canal. Don’t miss tiramisu — it was born here.

Don’t miss:

Piazza San Marco and St. Mark’s Basilica

Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs

Rialto Market and Grand Canal

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Sunset gondola ride or vaporetto to Burano and Murano islands

Local tip: Wander off the main paths - Venice rewards curiosity with secret courtyards, artisan workshops, and moments of pure stillness.