Things to do

From St Mark's Basilica to a quiet rowing lesson on a back canal — what's actually worth your time in Venice.

6 guides liveUpdated: 2026-08-23

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Thirteen centuries of Venetian power, in one building — the council chambers, the armoury, and the Bridge of Sighs.

5 min read · 2026-08-21

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Official rates, how to avoid getting overcharged, and whether a gondola ride is actually worth it.

4 min read · 2026-04-15

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One of Europe's best modern art collections, housed in the unfinished palazzo where the heiress actually lived.

4 min read · 2026-08-22

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Venice's oldest Grand Canal crossing, and the market that's fed the city for over 600 years.

4 min read · 2026-04-02

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Byzantine mosaics, the Pala d'Oro, and the practical details that save you the longest queue in Venice.

5 min read · 2026-05-24

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The standing, forward-facing rowing style unique to Venice — and where to actually try it yourself.

4 min read · 2026-08-23

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