5-day itinerary
The Perfect 5 Days in Venice
A balanced 5-day plan for Venice, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.
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Morning
Doge's Palace
Marvel at Gothic grandeur where Venice's powerful Doges once ruled an empire.
1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Bridge of Sighs
Cross the famous enclosed bridge where Venetian prisoners caught their last glimpse of freedom.
1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
Evening
St Mark's Basilica
Glittering mosaics and golden domes crown Venice's iconic, centuries-old masterpiece on St. Mark's Square.
Where to eat: Ristorante Quadri — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Cavalli di San Marco
Marvel at four gilded bronze horses that have crowned St. Mark's Basilica for over 800 years.
1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
Afternoon
St Mark's Campanile
Soar 99 meters above Venice's rooftops for breathtaking lagoon and skyline panoramas from this legendary brick campanile.
1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
Evening
St. Mark's Square
Napoleon called it Europe's drawing room—this breathtaking square dazzles with golden basilicas and buzzing café culture.
Where to eat: 1000 Gourmet — Pizza — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Teatro La Fenice
Venice's iconic opera house, risen from the ashes twice, dazzles with gilded splendor and world-class performances.
5 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Santa Maria della Salute
A breathtaking 17th-century basilica rising majestically at Venice's Grand Canal entrance, crowned with iconic domes.
3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
Evening
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Peggy Guggenheim's legendary palazzo holds a world-class modern art collection on the Grand Canal.
Where to eat: Aciugheta — Regional — a well-loved local spot.
Culture & Icons
Morning
Accademia Gallery
Venice's finest art museum, housing Bellini, Tintoretto, and Titian masterpieces in a stunning historic complex.
8 min walk · 0.6 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Marvel at Titian's breathtaking altarpiece inside Venice's most magnificent Gothic church, a Renaissance treasure trove.
17 min walk · 1.3 km to the next stop
Evening
Basilica of Saints John and Paul
Venice's grandest Gothic church, housing the tombs of 25 doges amid breathtaking art.
Where to eat: Acqua e mais — Friture — a well-loved local spot.
Sights & Experiences
Morning
Leoni
Marvel at a majestic ancient Greek lion standing guard at Venice's legendary Arsenale shipyard.
11 min walk · 0.8 km to the next stop
Afternoon
Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore
Palladio's island basilica crowns Venice's skyline with its iconic white dome and breathtaking lagoon views.
13 min walk · 1 km to the next stop
Evening
Chiesa del Redentore
Palladio's domed marvel rises above the Giudecca canal, offering breathtaking views and serene interiors.
Where to eat: Ai Gondolieri — Italian — a well-loved local spot.
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