- Getting lost is the BEST way to explore
- Try to visit in Spring or Autumn as these are the best seasons to explore.
- It will be weird to not see cars but you won’t realise this till you head back to the airport
- There are 417 bridges in Venice. I dare you to try and cross them all. The Rialto bridge is one you need to both walk over and sail under.
- Factor in the cost for a Vaporetto pass as this will help with your exploring. It will save your achy feet and really you have to see Venice from the canals as much as possible.
- Every corner, bridge and canal is a picture perfect moment so get ready to get snapping.
- Don’t just stay in Venice get out and explore the other islands in the lagoon like Burano, Lido and Murano
- You can hire bikes and ride around Lido (fun fact this is where the Venice Film Festival is held)
- A Gondola ride is going to be pricey but where else can you do this? Surely the experience far outweighs the expense.
- Visit Burano to see the amazing coloured houses and eat the ‘s’ shaped cookies this island is known for
- When in St Mark’s Square ensure you go up the Bell Tower. You get to see a different side of Venice and the lagoon
- As frustrating as wet shoes will be experiencing Acqua alta is soo interesting to witness. Ovs not ideal for the locals though and there is a lot of working being done to minimise it. It has also been said to be one of the reasons people move out of Venice
- You need to buy a carnival mask in Venice even if you aren’t there during carnival
- Try to eat away from the St Mark’s Square as it is pricey in this area. You will have just as beautiful buildings to look at a few streets back
- Get up early or stay up late and visit some of the more touristy sights so you can marvel at the magic of the city on your own.
