How to Spend a Perfect Day in Venice with Itinerary Map

Venice

Venice

Check Point
・World-famous water city

・Beautiful St. Mark’s Basilica

・Masked Carnival

City description

Venice is a popular tourist city in northeastern Italy. It is made up of 177 islands and about 150 canals, and is known as the “City of Water.” Therefore, the main means of transportation are walking and water buses. There are many sights to see, such as St. Mark’s Square with its cathedral and bell tower, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal, but you can also find many picturesque views just by walking around aimlessly. In addition, the carnival held every February is world-famous for its masked festival. There are many things to enjoy, such as riding tourist gondolas or visiting slightly more remote areas, but here we will introduce a route that will take you around the main tourist spots in one day.

Overall rating

 ★★★★★

Time required

 10h

Budget

 83 euros
(Water bus one-day pass)

Fatigue

 ★★★★★

①Milan: Duomo and the Last Supper
②Venice: City of water with canals
③Florence: Renaissance city
④Pisa: Leaning Tower and Miracle Square
⑤Rome: Capital of Italy
⑥Vatican: Smallest country in the world

Venice is about 2.5 hours from Milan by train, and about 2 hours and 15 minutes from Florence by train.


★=Must-see spots
◎=Recommended spots

Itinerary Map

Navigation

【Start】
①Venezia Santa Lucia Station

★Route Time required: a few minutes
Leave the station and turn left ⇒ Go to the water bus stop

②Water bus stop: Ferrovia A

★Take the water bus for about 30 minutes

③Water bus stop: San Marco Balaresso

★Route Time required: 5 minutes
After getting off the water bus, turn right and you will see the bell tower on your left.

④St Mark’s Campanile

★Route Time required: a few minutes
Leave the bell tower and turn left ⇒ you will arrive at the square

⑤San Marco Square


⑥Saint Mark’s Basilica

★Route Time required: a few minutes
After leaving the temple, go straight ⇒ In the left corner of the square, there is a banner indicating the museum

⑦Correr Museum

⑧National Archeological Museum

⑨Marciana Library

★Route Time required: a few minutes
Enter the palace to the right of St. Mark’s Basilica

⑩Doge’s Palace

★Route Time required: a few minutes
Leave the palace and turn left ⇒ When you reach the sea, turn left ⇒ You will see a bridge on your left

⑪Bridge of Sighs

★Route Time required: a few minutes
Continue along the coast until you reach the water bus stop.

⑫Water bus stop: San Marco – San Zaccaria

★ Take the water bus for a few minutes

⑬Water bus stop: San Giorgio

⑭San Giorgio Maggiore Church

★Route Time required: 20 minutes
Take the water bus again to return to the previous stop ⇒ Return to the water bus stop where you first got off ⇒ Take the boat on platform 1 to Rialto/Ferrovia from stop A and get off at the first stop

⑮Water bus stop: Salute

★ Enter the church in front of you

⑯Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute

★Route Time required: 15 minutes
Turn left after leaving the church ⇒ Cross the bridge ⇒ Go through the tunnel and cross another bridge ⇒ Turn left at the end ⇒ Turn right at the square ⇒ Turn left at the end ⇒ Continue along the canal ⇒ Turn right at the end ⇒ You will see the museum on your left

⑰Accademia Galleries

★Route Time required: a few minutes
Leave the museum and go to the bridge in front.

⑱Accademia Bridge

★Route Time required: 30 minutes
Cross the bridge and go straight for a while ⇒ Keep going straight and turn left at the end of the road, then immediately turn right ⇒ Turn left at the square with the bronze statue wearing a pirate hat ⇒ You will reach the bridge.

⑲Rialto Bridge

★Route Time required: a few minutes
Go back across the bridge and turn right ⇒ You will find the water bus stop along the coast

⑳Water bus stop: Rialto

★Take a water bus for 15 minutes

【Goal】
Venezia Santa Lucia Station

How to use Google Map
・Click the square mark on the top left of the map to see a list of tourist spots.

・If you open the enlarge button on the top right corner on your smartphone, this model course will be displayed on Google Maps along with its location information.

・You can also quickly return to this map from the table of contents in the sidebar (if using a smartphone, select “Go to table of contents” from the menu at the bottom of the screen).



【Start】

①Venezia Santa Lucia Station

Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia

★Route Time required: a few minutes

Leave the station and turn left ⇒ Go to the water bus stop


②Water bus stop: Ferrovia A

Ferrovia A

Take platform B, platform 1 bound for Rialto / San Marco / Lido S.M.E. Purchase your ticket and validate it by holding it over the stamping machine before boarding.

【Ticket】
One way:9.50 euros
One-day pass:25 euros
We recommend the one-day pass, as it will pay for itself after three rides.

【Route Map】
http://actv.avmspa.it/sites/default/files/avm/navigazione/MAP/interattiva.html
or
https://avm.avmspa.it/en/content/vaporetto


★Take the water bus for about 30 minutes


③Water bus stop: San Marco Balaresso

San Marco Vallaresso

This is where you get off the water bus.


★Route Time required: 5 minutes

After getting off the water bus, turn right and you will see the bell tower on your left.


④St Mark’s Campanile★

St Mark's Campanile

Campanile di San Marco

Time required: 40 min

Admission fee: 10 euros

Opening hour: 9h30 am – 8h45 pm

Closed: In bad weather

This 98.6m tall bell tower is located in a corner of St. Mark’s Square. It was originally built as a watchtower in the 9th century, but was later used as a bell tower in the 16th century after repairs following an earthquake. A golden statue of Gabriel is placed at the top. You can take an elevator to the top of the bell tower and enjoy a panoramic view of the city. However, as it is a popular tourist spot, you may have to queue, so it is recommended to go first thing in the morning.


★Route Time required: a few minutes

Leave the bell tower and turn left ⇒ you will arrive at the square


⑤San Marco Square★

San Marco Square

Piazza San Marco

Time required: 10 min

Admission fee: 0 euro

This is the most famous square in Venice, where many tourist attractions are concentrated. In addition to the aforementioned bell tower, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the St. Mark’s Clock Tower (to the left of St. Mark’s Basilica), there are also restaurants, cafes, and boutiques.


⑥Saint Mark’s Basilica★

Saint Mark's Basilica

Basilica di San Marco

Time required: 40 min

Admission fee: 3 euros

Opening hour: 9h30 am – 7h15 pm

Closed: No

This is the iconic cathedral of Venice located in St. Mark’s Square. It is said to be a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture built to worship St. Mark. Its luxurious decorations are applied not only to the exterior but also to the interior, and the frescoes on the golden ceiling are a highlight. If you go up to the second floor, you can view the square.

★Route Time required: a few minutes

After leaving the temple, go straight ⇒ In the left corner of the square, there is a banner indicating the museum, so enter


⑦Correr Museum

Museo Correr

Time required: 60 min

Admission fee: 30 euros
(comment ticket with ⑧⑨⑩)

Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
(until 5 pm from November to March)

Closed: 1/1, 12/25

This museum displays the collection of the Venetian nobleman Correr. The exhibition space is on the second and third floors, and you can see not only his collection but also the interior of the noble family’s life. Among the exhibits, you can often see winged lions, which symbolize St. Mark and can also be seen in the decorations of St. Mark’s Basilica.


⑧National Archeological Museum

Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia

Time required: 40 min

Admission fee: 30 euros
(comment ticket with ⑦⑨⑩)

Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
(until 5 pm from November to March)

Closed: 1/1, 12/25

This museum mainly exhibits Roman and ancient Greek items. There are many sculptures on display, but there are also gold coins, weapons, dictionaries, etc. You can enter directly from the Correr Museum.


⑨Marciana Library

Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

Time required: 20 min

Admission fee: 30 euros
(comment ticket with ⑦⑧⑩)

Opening hour: 10 am – 6 pm
(until 5 pm from November to March)

Closed: 1/1, 12/25

This Renaissance-style library was built in the 16th century and is one of the oldest libraries in Italy. Marciana means St. Mark. It was originally started when a poet donated a large number of his books to the Republic of Venice, and the library continued to collect books and grow to this size. The exhibition space is not accessed from the outside, but through the Correr Museum and the Archaeological Museum.

★Route Time required: a few minutes

Enter the palace to the right of St. Mark’s Basilica


⑩Doge’s Palace★

Doge's Palace

Palazzo Ducale

Time required: 60 min

Admission fee: 30 euros
(comment ticket with ⑦⑧)

Opening hour: 9 am – 7 pm
(until 6 pm from November to March)

Closed: No

This palace was the political center of the Venetian Republic, housing the governor’s residence, the judicial, legislative, and executive branches. It was actually used as a palace from the 8th to 12th centuries. The exterior incorporates Gothic style, and once you enter through the courtyard, you’ll find yourself at the museum. The exhibits start with furniture, portraits of aristocrats, and religious paintings, and move on to paintings that tell the history of Venice. As it is a palace, it is luxuriously decorated, and the ceiling paintings are also a highlight. In the second half of the tour, you will cross the Bridge of Sighs and visit the prison on the opposite bank.


★Route Time required: a few minutes

Leave the palace and turn left ⇒ When you reach the sea, turn left ⇒ You will see a bridge on your left


⑪Bridge of Sighs★

Bridge of Sighs

Ponte dei Sospiri

Time required: 5 min

Admission fee: 0 euro

This is a white marble bridge that we crossed when we visited the Doge’s Palace. It was the bridge from the palace to the prison, and it got its name from the fact that the view from the window of this bridge was the last view outside for the prisoners.


★Route Time required: a few minutes

Continue along the coast until you reach the water bus stop.


⑫Water bus stop: San Marco – San Zaccaria

San Marco-San Zaccaria

From here, take platform 2 and get off at the next stop on the opposite island.

★ Take the water bus for a few minutes


⑬Water bus stop: San Giorgio

San Giorgio

This is where you get off the boat.


⑭San Giorgio Maggiore Church◎

San Giorgio Maggiore Church

Basilique San Giorgio Maggiore de Venise

Time required: 30 min

Admission fee: 0 euro

Opening hour: 9 am – 6 pm

Closed: No

This is a Benedictine church with the same name as the island, which was completed in the 17th century. The white exterior of the church is classical, but the interior incorporates Renaissance style, with white walls and beige tile floors, and you can see paintings such as “The Last Supper.” The brick bell tower was built in the 18th century, and you can take an elevator to the observation deck at the top. Monet also left behind a work depicting the twilight scene.


★Route Time required: 20 minutes

Take the water bus again to return to the previous stop ⇒ Return to the water bus stop where you first got off ⇒ Take the boat on platform 1 to Rialto/Ferrovia from stop A and get off at the first stop


⑮Water bus stop: Salute

Salute

This is where you get off the water bus.


★ Enter the church in front of you


⑯Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute◎

Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute

Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

Time required: 20 min

Admission fee: 0 euro

Opening hour: 9h30 am – 12 pm / 3 pm – 5h30 pm

Closed: No

This is a church with a domed ceiling facing the Grand Canal. It is one of the iconic buildings of Venice and is said to be the most photographed place in the city. This church was built in the 17th century during the Black Death (plague) epidemic, and has a regular octagonal structure symbolizing the Virgin Mary. Therefore, when you enter, there is a large space in the center. The floor is covered with mosaic tiles, and candles of Christians are lined up.


★Route Time required: 15 minutes

Turn left after leaving the church ⇒ Cross the bridge ⇒ Go through the tunnel and cross another bridge ⇒ Turn left at the end ⇒ Turn right at the square ⇒ Turn left at the end ⇒ Continue along the canal ⇒ Turn right at the end ⇒ You will see the museum on your left


⑰Accademia Galleries◎

Gallerie dell’Accademia

Time required: 2h

Admission fee: 15 euros

Opening hour: 9 am – 7 pm
(until 2 pm on Monday)

Closed: 1/1, 12/25

This museum mainly exhibits Venetian paintings from the late Middle Ages to the 18th century. You can see works by various artists, including the Venetian master Titian. It is also characterized by its unique exhibits, such as round paintings on the ceiling and works that fit the shape of the walls of the room. Another highlight is the luxurious decorations on the ceilings and walls of the exhibition rooms.


★Route Time required: a few minutes

Leave the museum and go to the bridge in front.


⑱Accademia Bridge

Accademia Bridge

Ponte dell’Accademia

Time required: 5 min

Admission fee: 0 euro

This bridge is located in front of the Accademia Gallery. It is one of the four bridges over the Grand Canal and is characterized by being made of wood. It was originally an iron bridge, but due to deterioration it was replaced with the current wooden bridge.


★Route Time required: 30 minutes

Cross the bridge and go straight for a while ⇒ Keep going straight and turn left at the end of the road, then immediately turn right ⇒ Turn left at the square with the bronze statue wearing a pirate hat ⇒ You will reach the bridge.


⑲Rialto Bridge★

Rialto Bridge

Ponte di Rialto

Time required: 5 min

Admission fee: 0 euro

This is the most famous bridge in Venice. It is a stone bridge built in the 16th century, and jewelry stores and other shops are lined up on the bridge. If you go around to the back of the stores, you can see the view of the canal.


★Route Time required: a few minutes

Go back across the bridge and turn right ⇒ You will find the water bus stop along the coast


⑳Water bus stop: Rialto

Rialto

Take platform 1 towards Ferrovia.


★Take a water bus for 15 minutes



【Goal】

Venezia Santa Lucia Station



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