Venice Itinerary for 6 Days : Ultimate Venice Travel Guide

Day 1 | Morning

St Mark's Campanile

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 10 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: Sestiere San Marco 328, Venice Italy

The Bell Tower of San Marco belongs to the Basilica of San Marco. As the beacon of the city on the lagoon, the Bell Tower has long been regarded by the Venetians as an indisputable landmark of Venice, and its status in Venice is even more than the Basilica of San Marco itself. . You can take the elevator to the top of the building and overlook the city of Venice, and you can even see the beautiful Alps in the northwest. The predecessor of St. Mark's Bell Tower was a watchtower built in the 9th century, which was later converted into a bell tower. In the centuries that followed, the Campanile of San Marco was damaged several times and underwent several reconstructions and renovations. Now it has become a tourist attraction for tourists from all over the world. Standing on St. Mark's Square, you can take pictures with the clock tower. The Bell Tower of San Marco is 98.6 meters high, with a brick red exterior and a simple structure. The lower half is a huge columnar building composed of bricks, each side is 12 meters long and 50 meters high. Above is the vaulted bell tower, where five clocks were previously placed. These five clocks have unique functions. Three-thirty (MezzaTerza) announces the meeting of the Senate, noon clock (Nona) heralds the arrival of noon, the workers clock (Marangona) marks the beginning and end of the working day, and the horseshoe clock (Trottiera) calls the House of Representatives. (MaggiorConsiglio) members participate in Parliament. In the past, the bells of the bell tower would ring all over Venice, but now only the workers' bell is left here. Above the arched bell tower is a square building, the outer walls are decorated with lions and Venetian justice women. In addition, the top of the bell tower is a pyramid-shaped minaret, and a wooden angel plus a weather vane is placed on it. To prevent corrosion from the sun and rain, the entire statue is wrapped in a thin gilded copper sheet. In addition to admiring the appearance of the bell tower on St. Mark's Square and overlooking the entire city of Venice from the top, when you come here in summer, you can also enjoy the splendid night view of the city of Venice at night.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: close to my hometown, the city I went to university...with its wonderful Campanile in San Marco square. lovely place!

Trip.com User: Admission fee 8 is not a waste.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming St Mark's Campanile, Doge's Palace next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Doge's Palace

Opening Hours: Open from 9:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 25 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE

The Doge's Palace, built in the ninth century, was the residence of Dodge, the former Doge. The Doge's Palace was originally a Byzantine-style defensive castle, and the huge expenditure when it was established showed the power and wealth of the Republic of Venice at that time. Architectural Style The present building was mainly constructed between 1309 and 1424. In 1574, the Governor's Palace was severely damaged by a fire. Although the designers of the time submitted designs in the neoclassical style, subsequent reconstructions continued the original Gothic style. However, there are also some classicist features, such as the Bridge of Sighs, built since the 16th century, through which the Doge's Palace is connected to the prison. Today, the Doge's Palace is a museum where visitors can admire paintings of Venice depicted by Tintoretto and Veronese. The Governor's Palace, which has a ㄇ-shaped internal structure, is divided into three floors, and the two sides facing the square and the wharf are its main walls. In a geometric pattern of white and rose marble, a solid wall is placed on the third floor, with A-line lace interspersed with gothic flame-shaped minarets on the upper edge. The second floor is a Gothic pointed-vault loggia decorated with four-leaf ornaments, and the Gothic arcade on the lower floor is supported by columns to support the two arches on the second floor. This not only subtly breaks the traditional Gothic design, but also subverts the traditional architectural principles to overcome the problem of the top heavy and the bottom light. It retains the original Byzantine concept and integrates the Gothic design to become a light and slender masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. . Buy a ticket from the ticket entrance on the Slavic Embankment. There is a simple map behind the ticket, indicating the location of the Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Basilica and the adjacent Craft Museum. Many original sculptures from the Doge's Palace are displayed in the Craft Museum. After entering the exhibition hall, you first come to the atrium, which is characterized by Renaissance-style marble carvings. Here you can see the "onion head" dome of the adjoining St. Mark's Basilica, with a clock-shaped marble facade on it. The first floor of the cloister on the three sides of the courtyard is a Renaissance-style regular round arch, and the second floor is a Gothic pointed arch, which is different from the Gothic pointed arch in the facade of the Governor's Palace. On the promenade on the second floor, there are several lion mouths in the shape of a lion's head, which are used to receive anonymous reporting letters. The public only needs to put the letter into the mouth of the lion. At that time, the Venice government encouraged whistleblowers and protected whistleblowers. Three locks were specially set up in the mailbox, which must be opened by three persons with three keys. In addition, standing on the sky balcony of the promenade on the second floor, you can overlook St. Mark's Square and the lagoon. There are 8 statues from the ancient Greek period in the courtyard. There are two finely carved bronze water wells on the ground in the courtyard, which are considered to be exquisite works of Venice in the 16th century. This well can absorb water from the outside waterway to the atrium for storage. In the past, it was the best quality water in Venice. Every day, many traders came to the Doge's Palace to fetch water, and then took the well water to distant areas to sell it. Then came to the official starting point of the tour route - the golden stairs, from which you entered the interior of the Governor's Palace. At the entrance of the golden staircase arch, the Hercules on the left is Hercules slaying the snake demon, and the god Atlas on the right is carrying the earth. They are above the stone pillars on the two sides of the entrance to represent the power of Venice symbol of. The golden stairs built in the 16th century were onThe Government House is the residence of the Governor of the Republic of Venice, the home of the office and the court. It was the central institution of Venetian politics at the time. On the entire wall to the east of the second floor of the Grand Senate’s parliament hall is the “Paradise” painted by Tintoretto. Inside the gorgeous Governor's Mansion, there is a gothic cloister and an expensive golden ladder. The rooms on the second and third floors are decorated with Venetian paintings, the ceiling murals of the four foyer, the murals of the living room and the large conference halls lined with portraits of the Governors of the past.ly used by nobles and important guests to enter the palace. The stairs can be said to be resplendent, and the ceiling carvings on the top are actually made of plaster and then decorated with a layer of gold foil. Follow the golden stairs to the third floor of the Governor's Palace. Every room here is as luxurious as possible. From the ceiling to the surrounding walls, there are magnificent decorations everywhere. However, according to the regulations here, photography is not allowed above the second floor. The main halls of the Governor's Mansion include the Map Hall, the Four Entrance Halls, the Conference Hall, the Ten-person Hall, the Elder Hall and the Grand Conference Hall. The walls of the map hall are decorated with world maps, and two huge globes are kept inside. In the conference hall, there is Tintoretto's giant mural "Paradise", which is based on Dante's "The Divine Comedy". There are more than 700 figures in the painting, which is called the world's largest oil painting. After visiting the various halls, go to the armory displaying various weapons, guns, ammunition and armor, which preserves the weapons of the Crusades, the first machine gun imitated according to Da Vinci's design, and the shocking chastity belt . Then the passage becomes dark and you will come to the cell located in the basement of the Doge's Palace. The number of prison cells at that time was not enough, so a new prison was built next to the palace, which became an independent building for the purpose of imprisoning prisoners in history, and the Bridge of Sighs connecting the two places was also built.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: The murals are wonderful. It is best to understand Venice's history first and then to understand the origin of the original creation.

Trip.com User: It's a beautiful place. It's famous for a lot of sleeves. I think it's okay to be a little careful.

Day 1 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Doge's Palace? The St. Regis Venice is one of your top choices.

The St. Regis Venice

Located in San Marco, The Westin Europa and Regina Venice is a perfect starting point from which to explore Venice. The hotel has everything you need for a comfortable stay. All the necessary facilities, including 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, room service, meeting facilities, babysitting, are at hand. Guestrooms are designed to provide an optimal level of comfort with welcoming decor and some offering convenient amenities like television LCD/plasma screen, air conditioning, heating, desk, mini bar. Take a break from a long day and make use of fitness center, massage. The Westin Europa and Regina Venice combines warm hospitality with a lovely ambiance to make your stay in Venice unforgettable.

Day 2 | Morning

Gondola Rides

Ticket Price: 80.0 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 25-60 Minutes

Location: Unnamed Road, 30124 Venice VE

Venice is a very unique city, with a river as its street. Apart from buildings and squares, there is hardly any land in the city. Venice has no roads, no cars, no traffic lights, just winding waterways, boats coming and going, and more than 400 bridges of different styles. Boats are a must-have means of transportation for Venetians. The boats of various households are more characteristic of a small rowing "gondola", which is usually full of 6 people, plus 1 boatman. Gondola cruises are popular with tourists in the area. Gondolas have been a part of Venice since the 11th century AD, and their thin hulls and flat bottoms are ideal for Venice's narrow and shallow canals. The bow is tilted slightly to the left, offsetting the weight of the oars and preventing the gondola from spinning in circles. According to a law enacted in 1562, all gondolas were to be painted black to prevent people from showing off their wealth. Only on special occasions gondolas can be decorated as flower boats.

Reviews from Real Guests:

TheDragonHorse: Awesome even in winter. Never forget to take a Gondole ride.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Gondola Rides, Peggy Guggenheim Collection next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Opening Hours: Open on Mon-Wed,Sun,10:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 15 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Dorsoduro, 701-704, 30123 Venice VE, Italy

The Peggy Guggenheim Museum is an art museum that displays the collections of the wealthy American Peggy Guggenheim and her items during her lifetime. It is called "Venier's Lions Palace" because of the legend that lions were raised in the garden. The exhibits include paintings and sculptures of abstract and surrealist schools such as Picasso and Michelangelo, including Picasso's The Poet On the Beach and Duchamp's Sad Young Manona Train. , Pollack's "MoonWoman" and Milo's "Seated Woman" (SeatedWoman). Peggy Guggenheim, formerly known as Marguerite Guggenheim, is a wealthy woman, an important figure in promoting the development of abstract and surreal schools, and a crazy art collector. She comes from a powerful Jewish family in New York. She lived next to the Rockefeller family since she was a child. She was often locked up in the huge study at home in her childhood, facing the gloomy huge oil paintings all day long, perhaps out of a kind of rebellion against her childhood. Only then did she develop a crazy interest in art.

Day 2 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Gold and Red - the Venetian Style is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Gold and Red - the Venetian Style

With a stay at this apartment in Venice (San Polo), you'll be steps from Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and 5 minutes by foot from Grand Canal. This apartment is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Ca' Rezzonico and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Piazzale Roma. Make yourself comfortable in this apartment, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private furnished balcony. A flat-screen television with digital programming provides entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected.

Day 3 | Morning

Galleria dell'Accademia

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,8:15am-7:15pm;Open on Mon,8:15am-2:00pm

Ticket Price: 12 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Campo de la Carita 'Dorsoduro 1050 Dorsoduro 1050, Venice Italy

The Art Gallery of the Venice Academy of Fine Arts is a very famous art gallery in Venice. It is an art gallery affiliated to the Venice Academy of Fine Arts and has a large collection of paintings and works of art. Opened in 1817, the gallery mainly houses paintings of the Venetian school from the 14th to the 18th centuries. It mainly includes works by Giorgione, Giovanni, Bellini, etc. Da Vinci's "Vitruvian Man" is also collected here.

Day 3 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Galleria dell'Accademia, don’t forget pay a visit to Glass Museum.

Glass Museum

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,10:30am-4:30pm;Open on Mon-Wed,11:00am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Hours

Location: Fondamenta Marco Giustinian, 8, 30141 Venice VE, Italy

The Murano Glass Museum (MuranoGlassMuseum) is located on the island of Murano in Venice, which is famous for its stained glass production. In the museum, you can admire the representative glass products of Murano, carefully crafted by glass artisans from all over the world, whether you prefer traditional or modern styles, you can find them here. The Murano Glass Museum is a very small exhibition hall with only three rooms. It displays the production process, handicraft development and production history of glass, in addition to some glass products. The reception staff of the museum are very friendly and are proficient in English, German and Japanese and other languages, which can help you better understand the development of glass making in the Glass Museum and the whole island of Murano.

Day 3 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice

The Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice is a great choice for guests looking for accommodation in Venice, having been recently opened in 2021.

Traveling to the hotel is easy with Venezia Santa Lucia located approximately 1km away and Venice Marco Polo Airport roughly 13km away. Keeping busy is easy, with Palazzo Testa, Ponte Guglie and Palazzo Bonfadini Vivante all nearby.

At the end of a busy day, travelers can unwind and relax in the hotel or go out and enjoy the city.

When it comes to Venice hotels, the Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani Venice is highly regarded for its excellent facilities.

Day 4 | Morning

Ca' d'Oro

Opening Hours: Open on Tue-Sun,8:15am-7:15pm;Open on Mon,8:15am-2:00pm

Ticket Price: 8.5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Calle Ca 'd'Oro, 3934, 30121 Venice VE

The Frangiti Art Museum on the Grand Canal, also known as the Golden Palace, is named after the expensive gilding on the facade of the building facing the Grand Canal. style building. The Golden Palace was built between 1421 and 1442. It was originally the palace of the consul of the Republic of Venice at that time. With the decline of the Republic of Venice, the Golden Palace changed hands several times. In 1895, a wealthy art collector Baron Giorgio Franchetti bought it It bought it and spent a lot of money to repair it into an art collection. In 1915, he generously gifted the Golden Palace to the Italian government, which is today the Fragetti Gallery. The museum mainly displays Venetian art works from the Gothic period to the Baroque period, including paintings, sculptures, handmade art ornaments and hangings, and carpets. Many paintings of Titian, the "father of Western oil painting" are collected here. If you like Titian's works, you will be able to feast your eyes. All the showrooms are furnished with old-fashioned Venetian furniture, so that you can get a glimpse of the gorgeous living culture of Venice.

Day 4 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Ca' d'Oro, Venice Biennale next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Venice Biennale

Ticket Price: 21.5 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

The Venice Biennale is a century-old art festival and one of the most important art events in Europe. It is held in Venice from June to November in odd-numbered years. The Venice Biennale mainly includes 6 modules: Venice Film Festival (Cinema), Art Exhibition (Arte), Architecture Exhibition (Architettura), Dance Exhibition (Danza), Music Exhibition (Musica), Drama Exhibition (Teatro), among which the more famous ones are There are film festivals and architectural exhibitions. The activities of each module are rich and colorful, and they will be exhibited and performed in various regions of Venice. For details, please refer to the official website. Venice Film Festival The Venice Film Festival is an important module of the Biennale. It was founded in 1932 and is held from August to September every year. Venice Film Festival is a film festival with a long history in the world, known as the "father of international film festivals". In recent years, more and more Chinese films have emerged here. Architecture Exhibition The Architecture Exhibition is a permanent exhibition of the Biennale, with a large number of artworks arranged in the exhibition area, which is very worth visiting. In recent years, the works of some Chinese architects have also appeared in the exhibition. If you are a very artistic person, then this is the place for you. Wander through these astounding, new and grotesque complexes and feel the unique smell they exude.

Day 4 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Venice Biennale? Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice is one of your top choices.

Cipriani, A Belmond Hotel, Venice

Set on Giudecca Island, Belmond Hotel Cipriani offers stunning views of Venice Lagoon and the Doge's Palace. It features a large outdoor swimming pool, tennis court and luxury wellness facilities. The 5-star Belmond Hotel Cipriani offers elegant interior design and plenty of outdoor areas where you are invited to relax and enjoy the view. A full American buffet breakfast is available each morning. Drinks are available from the bar and the à la carte restaurant serves delicious Italian cuisine. Dining options include the gourmet Oro Restaurant, Cip's Club with its wooden terrace with views on St Mark's and the Porticciolo Restaurant, ideal for a light lunch. Rooms and suites are spacious, comfortable and packed with amenities. You will have free Wi-Fi, an iPod docking station and HD flat-screen TV. Views are across the lagoon or of the garden and vineyard. You are 4 minutes from St. Mark's Square by the hotel's private boat service. A shuttle service from/to Venice Marco Polo Airport and Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station can be organized on request.

Day 5 | Morning

Teatro La Fenice di Venezia

Ticket Price: 10 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Campo San Fantin, 1965, 30124 Venice VE, Italy

The La Fenice was born in 1792. This upside-down cake-shaped Baroque building is the oldest public opera house in Europe. The ill-fated it has been destroyed by fire three times in more than 200 years, and has been rebuilt or renovated three times. Operas such as "El Nani", "Rigoletto", "La Traviata" and "Father and Daughter" have all premiered here.

Day 5 | Afternoon

After finishing the tour at Teatro La Fenice di Venezia, you can head to Scuola Grande Arciconfraternita di San Rocco, the most worth visiting place around the corner.

Scuola Grande Arciconfraternita di San Rocco

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-5:00pm

Ticket Price: 10 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: Calle Fianco de la Scuola, 311, 30125 Venice VE, Italy

The St. Rocco Hall is the patron saint of the Black Death - the church of St. Rocco's believers. It is named after the Cathedral of St. Rocco. Construction started in the early 16th century by Bart Romeo Bonn, completed in the middle of the 16th century, and contains numerous frescoes painted in the 16th century. The well-known artist Tintoretto is also a member here. He used to be responsible for the painting and decoration of the synagogue and making oil paintings in various halls. He died 7 years after the completion of one of the works in the synagogue. The halls on the first and second floors are filled with 67 works that he spent 23 years completing, including "The Shepherd's Service", "The Glorious Saint" Rocco", "Exodus", etc.

Day 5 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel is the best places.

Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel

Housed in a 16th-century building overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice, Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel offers elegant rooms and suites, as well as a fine restaurant. Guests can relax in the property's courtyard.All rooms and suites comes with a minibar and a TV with Sky and Mediaset Premium channels. They are complete with marble bathrooms, bathrobes and slippers. Free WiFi is available throughout.At the on-site restaurant, the Glam, guests can enjoy the exclusive cuisine from the starred chef Enrico Bartolini.Palazzo Venart Luxury Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Venice Santa Lucia Train Station and St.Mark's Square. San Stae water bus stop is just a few steps from the property.

Day 6 | Morning

Basilica Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,1:00pm-6:00pm;Open on Mon-Sat,10:00am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 3 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: San Polo, 3072, 30125 Venice, Italy

The Franciscan Church of Our Lady of Glory, known as the "Pantheon of Venice", is the place where the Doge of Venice and local celebrities and gentry are buried. Adjacent to the Basilica of San Giovanni Paulo, the church was built in 1236-1338 and the interior was renovated in the 14th century. The overall structure of the church is in the shape of a Latin cross, the facade is quite flat, decorated with rose windows, and there are 3 minarets on the top floor. It is an example of Venetian Gothic religious architecture. There are many art treasures in the interior of the church, such as "St. John the Baptist", "The Virgin and the Saints" and so on.

Day 6 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Basilica Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Museo Correr next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Museo Correr

Opening Hours: Open on Sun,10:30am-5:30pm;Open on Mon-Sat,10:30am-6:00pm

Ticket Price: 20 EUR

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Piazza San Marco San Marco 52, Venice Italy

The Correr Museum is located on the east side of Piazza San Marco and was established by donations from various museums collected by Teodoro Correr. The collections of museums have grown rapidly through gifts, acquisitions, and donations, becoming richer and more diverse. A wide variety of ancient art collections are displayed in the spacious and solemn hall. When you enter the hall, you can see the artistic and historical development of Venice. The history of the Museum History Museum begins with the palace where Napoleon lived in Venice, and after the fall of the Republic (1797), the palace became the Venetian royal palace of the kings of France and Italy, and in 1830 the collection was collected to establish the museum. Not only are the collections in the museum precious, but the entire museum building and interior have long since become works of art, which are worthy of appreciation. The main exhibits The exhibition hall of the Corell Museum is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of the new administrative building (ProcuratorieNuove). The second floor displays the statue of the neoclassical sculptor Canova and the portrait of the governor, ancient coins, schematic diagrams of the country's shipyard, ancient maps, weapons and other exhibits; The Madonna and the Three Angels by Nile da Messina, the works of the Bellinis and more.

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