Venice

7-day itinerary

The Perfect 7 Days in Venice

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Doge's Palace

    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
  2. Bridge of Sighs

    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
  3. Palazzo Dandolo

    Evening

    Palazzo Dandolo

    A breathtaking 14th-century Gothic palazzo on the Grand Canal, now the legendary Hotel Danieli.

Where to eat: Ristorante Quadri — Italian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Sights & Experiences

  1. Chiesa di San Zaccaria

    Morning

    Chiesa di San Zaccaria

    A breathtaking Gothic-Renaissance church housing Bellini's luminous altarpiece and hauntingly beautiful crypt chapels.

    4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  2. St Mark's Basilica

    Afternoon

    St Mark's Basilica

    Glittering mosaics and golden domes crown Venice's iconic, centuries-old masterpiece on St. Mark's Square.

    1 min walk · 0 km to the next stop
  3. Cavalli di San Marco

    Evening

    Cavalli di San Marco

    Marvel at four gilded bronze horses that have crowned St. Mark's Basilica for over 800 years.

Where to eat: 1000 Gourmet — Pizza — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. St Mark's Campanile

    Morning

    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
  2. St. Mark's Square

    Afternoon

    St. Mark's Square

    Napoleon called it Europe's drawing room—this breathtaking square dazzles with golden basilicas and buzzing café culture.

    1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  3. Marciana National Library

    Evening

    Marciana National Library

    One of Italy's most magnificent libraries, housing priceless manuscripts inside a stunning Sansovino-designed palazzo on St. Mark's Square.

Where to eat: Aciugheta — Regional — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 4

Culture & Icons

  1. Teatro La Fenice

    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
  2. Santa Maria della Salute

    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
  3. Peggy Guggenheim Collection

    Evening

    Peggy Guggenheim Collection

    Peggy Guggenheim's legendary palazzo holds a world-class modern art collection on the Grand Canal.

Where to eat: Acqua e mais — Friture — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 5

Culture & Icons

  1. Accademia Gallery

    Morning

    Accademia Gallery

    Venice's finest art museum, housing Bellini, Tintoretto, and Titian masterpieces in a stunning historic complex.

    4 min walk · 0.3 km to the next stop
  2. Museo Ca' Rezzonico

    Afternoon

    Museo Ca' Rezzonico

    Step inside a lavish 18th-century Venetian palazzo bursting with frescoes, furniture, and Grand Canal grandeur.

    5 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
  3. Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

    Evening

    Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

    Marvel at Titian's breathtaking altarpiece inside Venice's most magnificent Gothic church, a Renaissance treasure trove.

Where to eat: Ai Gondolieri — Italian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 6

Culture & Icons

  1. Rialto Bridge

    Morning

    Rialto Bridge

    Marvel at Venice's grandest Renaissance bridge, arching over the Grand Canal with timeless elegance.

    6 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
  2. Bartolomeo Colleoni

    Afternoon

    Bartolomeo Colleoni

    Admire Verrocchio's stunning 15th-century equestrian statue, one of Venice's most celebrated and powerful Renaissance sculptures.

    1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  3. Basilica of Saints John and Paul

    Evening

    Basilica of Saints John and Paul

    Venice's grandest Gothic church, housing the tombs of 25 doges amid breathtaking art.

Where to eat: Ai Pie del Ponte — Italian — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 7

Sights & Experiences

  1. Leoni

    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
  2. Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore

    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
  3. Chiesa del Redentore

    Evening

    Chiesa del Redentore

    Palladio's domed marvel rises above the Giudecca canal, offering breathtaking views and serene interiors.

Where to eat: Ai Tre Scaini — Italian Pizza — a well-loved local spot.

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