Jennifer's guide
Restaurants
Al Mariner
2679 Fondamenta dei OrmesiniTrattoria Bar Pontini
1268 CannaregioAi Promessi Sposi
4367 Calle dell'OcaClose to Al Portego you must try some delicious chocolate
VizioVirtu Cioccolateria
8 locals recommend
Osteria Al Portego
6014 Calle de la MalvasiaClose to Al Portego you must try some delicious chocolate
VizioVirtu Cioccolateria
Il Paradiso Perduto
2540 Fondamenta Cannaregio1000 Gourmet Venezia
475 C. de la RizzaBirraria La Corte
2168 Campo S. PoloVery good pizza
Accademia - Try "tramezzini" typical venetian sandwiches for lunch
20 locals recommend
Bar Alla Toletta
1191 DorsoduroAccademia - Try "tramezzini" typical venetian sandwiches for lunch
Bar Rialto da Lollo
234 Ruga dei SpezieriRialto - Try "tramezzini" typical venetian sandwiches for lunch
Teatro La Fenice - San Marco
Try "tramezzini" typical venetian sandwiches for lunch
14 locals recommend
Ristorante Al Theatro
1916 Campo S. FantinTeatro La Fenice - San Marco
Try "tramezzini" typical venetian sandwiches for lunch
$$$ expencive, but it is one of the best restaurants in Venice
65 locals recommend
L’Osteria di Santa Marina
5911 Campo Santa Marina$$$ expencive, but it is one of the best restaurants in Venice
Al Timon
2754 Fondamenta dei OrmesiniBacari (Venetian aperitif)
Vino Vero
2497 Fondamenta MisericordiaAe Bricoe
2684 Fondamenta dei OrmesiniOsteria Al Portego
6014 Calle de la MalvasiaCantina Do Spade
Oficina Ormesini
2689 CannaregioOsteria Al Squero
943 DorsoduroAl Timon
2754 Fondamenta dei OrmesiniTry an aperitif on the moored boat and cicchetti for 1€
Il Paradiso Perduto
2540 Fondamenta CannaregioCantine del Vino già Schiavi
992 Fondamenta NaniBar All'Arco
436 Calle ArcoA place with a view of San Marco at normal prices. If you find a place, sit in the barrels and enjoy the side view of San Marco.
Ai Do Leoni
355 Piazza San MarcoA place with a view of San Marco at normal prices. If you find a place, sit in the barrels and enjoy the side view of San Marco.
Breakfast
Torrefazione Cannaregio
2804 Fondamenta dei OrmesiniBreakfast
Rosa Salva - Sts. John and Paul
6780 Campo S.S. Giovanni e PaoloPasticceria Tonolo - Venezia
3764 Calle S. Pantalontry Bombolone fritto alla crema
The Caffe Rosso
2963 Sestiere Dorsoduroyou can sit at the table outdoors and enjoy the campo “square”
Rosa Salva - San Salvador
sullaluna libreria & bistrot
Something different to visit
The Most Interesting Bookshop In Venice – Libreria Acqua Alta.
189 locals recommend
libreria Acqua alta
5176b C. Longa Santa Maria FormosaThe Most Interesting Bookshop In Venice – Libreria Acqua Alta.
Despar Teatro Italia
1939-1952 Campiello de l'AnconetaThe most beautiful supermarket in Italy.
Balcony to see Venice roof tops, you have to book the entrance on the Fondaco web site. It is free.
298 locals recommend
T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi
Ponte di RialtoBalcony to see Venice roof tops, you have to book the entrance on the Fondaco web site. It is free.
take the gondola from this position “Approdo Santa Sofia” which, for €2 per person, takes you in front of the market. The ride is just 2 minutes but very nice
47 locals recommend
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
601 Howard England Waytake the gondola from this position “Approdo Santa Sofia” which, for €2 per person, takes you in front of the market. The ride is just 2 minutes but very nice
Banksy Street Art
2 Campiello MoscaYou will see how the gondola is repaired while you can enjoy an aperitif at the "Bacaro Allo Squero"
67 locals recommend
Squero di San Trovaso
1097 DorsoduroYou will see how the gondola is repaired while you can enjoy an aperitif at the "Bacaro Allo Squero"
Punta della Dogana
2 DorsoduroSan Pantalon
3703 Sestiere DorsoduroSee the largest painting in the world.
Free entrance, Historic palace of Venice used for an exhibition of the art biennale.
European Cultural Centre - Palazzo Mora
3659 Strada NovaFree entrance, Historic palace of Venice used for an exhibition of the art biennale.
Free entrance, Historic palace of Venice used for an exhibition of the art biennale.
European Cultural Centre - Palazzo Mora
3659 Strada NovaFree entrance, Historic palace of Venice used for an exhibition of the art biennale.
Se cercate un quartiere di Venezia meno turistico e autentico "Castello" è sicuramente quello che fa per voi. Passeggiate e fotografate i canali. The attraction is the mejestic Arsenale, shipyard at the period of Serenissima that was the fulcrum of the venetian naval industry and today is the home of the Italian Navy in addition to be the place of the Historical Naval Museum, the most important in Italy of its kind.
57 locals recommend
Castello
Se cercate un quartiere di Venezia meno turistico e autentico "Castello" è sicuramente quello che fa per voi. Passeggiate e fotografate i canali. The attraction is the mejestic Arsenale, shipyard at the period of Serenissima that was the fulcrum of the venetian naval industry and today is the home of the Italian Navy in addition to be the place of the Historical Naval Museum, the most important in Italy of its kind.
GIARDINI: The most big garden in Venice. If you want to take a long walk or a jog this is the ideal place, especially at sunset. Taking the walk from the GIARDINI to San Marco is magical.
104 locals recommend
Sant'Elena
GIARDINI: The most big garden in Venice. If you want to take a long walk or a jog this is the ideal place, especially at sunset. Taking the walk from the GIARDINI to San Marco is magical.
The narrowest street (calle) in Venice. only 53 cm wide
Calle Varisco: seconda calle più stretta del mondo
5456 CannaregioThe narrowest street (calle) in Venice. only 53 cm wide
Best things to do in Venice
The major attraction not to be missed in Venice
Treasury of St. Mark's Basilica
328 P.za San Marco3€ ticket
Clock Tower
Piazza San MarcoDoge's Palace
1 P.za San MarcoBridge of Sighs
1 P.za San MarcoRiva degli Schiavoni
4141 Riva degli Schiavoni
Rialto Bridge
Sestiere San PoloTake ferry No. 1 towards sunset time and pass through the Grand Canal, if the weather permits, try to go to the seats outside. It's a wonderful experience, if you can't make the gondola ride it's an economic alternative. The ticket costs € 7.50 one way (daily ticket costs € 20)
39 locals recommend
Grand Canal
Take ferry No. 1 towards sunset time and pass through the Grand Canal, if the weather permits, try to go to the seats outside. It's a wonderful experience, if you can't make the gondola ride it's an economic alternative. The ticket costs € 7.50 one way (daily ticket costs € 20)
Rialto Market
306 Calle Prima de la DonzelaPalazzo Contarini del Bovolo
4303 Scala Contarini del BovoloAccademia Bridge
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
701-704 DorsoduroGallerie dell'Accademia
1050 Campo della CaritàScuola Grande di San Rocco
DAILY TOUR: 80 Euro for 30 minutes (up to 6 people)
NIGHT TOUR: 100 Euro for 30 minutes (up to 6 people. from 7PM)
You can find a lot of places to start the gondola ride, I suggest you to started from the Rialto Bridge.
Gondola Rides
1257 Calle larga de l'AscensionDAILY TOUR: 80 Euro for 30 minutes (up to 6 people)
NIGHT TOUR: 100 Euro for 30 minutes (up to 6 people. from 7PM)
You can find a lot of places to start the gondola ride, I suggest you to started from the Rialto Bridge.
Burano
Murano
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
1 DorsoduroOne of the most beautiful theaters in the world. If there is a show that you can enjoy going half an hour before the show, you can often find cheaper places. If you are a student the tickets cost 10€
323 locals recommend
La Fenice Theater
1965 Campo S. FantinOne of the most beautiful theaters in the world. If there is a show that you can enjoy going half an hour before the show, you can often find cheaper places. If you are a student the tickets cost 10€
Palazzo Grimani Museum
4858 RugagiuffaBasilica of Saints John and Paul (San Zanipolo)
6363 Campo S.S. Giovanni e PaoloArsenale di Venezia
Supermarket
Panificio El Fornareto
2668 Calle del FornoThe best bakery in Venice. Try the salty focaccia it is delicious.
Despar Teatro Italia
1939-1952 Campiello de l'AnconetaPrix Quality
203 Fondamenta S. GiacomoConad City - Supermarket
3027 Calle della Fornasa VeciaGelato icecream
Gelateria Nico
922 Fondamenta Zattere Al Ponte LungoGreen Apple
4977/A Fondamenta de l'OsmarinGelatoteca Suso
5453 Sotoportego de la BissaAmorino Cannaregio
1815C CannaregioGelatoteca Suso
5453 Sotoportego de la Bissa