| Venice tips... 10:48 - Jun 28 with 1828 views | itfcjoe |
...am there this weekend so any advice greatly received
Cheers
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| Venice tips... on 10:52 - Jun 28 with 1803 views | ITFC_Forever |
Have a trip on a gondola and sing the Cornetto song.
That's never been done before. |  |
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| Venice tips... on 11:04 - Jun 28 with 1761 views | Swansea_Blue |
Marvelous place. Horrendously busy in the main St Mark's square (although it is worth a look, and the views from the top of the tower are worth the queues). A gondola ride is probably a must, but I can't say I particularly enjoyed it - horrendously commercial, as you'd expect.
It's very easy to escape the crowds though as it's such a compact area. We were based in Campo Santa Margherita, on the west side of Grand Canal, and it was pretty quiet even in mid-summer. But any of the little squares away from St Mark's will have plenty of small cafe's and bars.
We just strolled and chilled. That seemed as good a way as any to enjoy the place, and less stressful than queuing all the time. |  |
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| Venice tips... on 11:06 - Jun 28 with 1749 views | Keno |
amazing place.
Go to the outlaying islands like Burano & Murano and make sure you have plenty of money cos it aint cheap |  |
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| Venice tips... on 11:06 - Jun 28 with 1749 views | keighleyblue |
Jump on a water taxi, visit the Lido for beach action. Murano island also worth a visit to see the glass workshops. |  | | |
| Venice tips... on 11:09 - Jun 28 with 1735 views | keighleyblue |
| Venice tips... on 11:06 - Jun 28 by keighleyblue |
Jump on a water taxi, visit the Lido for beach action. Murano island also worth a visit to see the glass workshops. |
and if you want a gondola experience, you can take a 'locals gondola' ride from one side of the grand canal to the other, costs a couple of euro rather than the 30 min tourist rip off. | | | |
| Venice tips... on 11:11 - Jun 28 with 1725 views | Keno |
| Venice tips... on 11:06 - Jun 28 by keighleyblue |
Jump on a water taxi, visit the Lido for beach action. Murano island also worth a visit to see the glass workshops. |
Lido is a good shout, but you may need a mortgage to but a coffee | |
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| Venice tips... on 11:11 - Jun 28 with 1727 views | WeWereZombies |
Get a copy of Donna Leon's 'A Question of Belief' and then use the map at the front to trace the routes of the detective, victim and murderer around the city. Well, that's what I am going to do next time I am in Venice.
See also Barcelona and 'The Shadow of the Wind'... |  |
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| Venice tips... on 11:24 - Jun 28 with 1685 views | BlueandTruesince82 |
If modern art is your thing then the gugenheim
Don't sit at cafes in the main square or any really touristy spots, the coffee will be reasonable but the price for the view won't be.
If you can see some glass blowing that's v impressive
And whilst yes it is touristy and overpriced a trip on a Gondella has to be done |  |
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| Venice tips... on 11:24 - Jun 28 with 1681 views | LeBlue |
| Venice tips... on 11:11 - Jun 28 by Keno |
Lido is a good shout, but you may need a mortgage to but a coffee |
Another vote for visiting the lido. |  | | |
| Venice tips... on 11:37 - Jun 28 with 1622 views | BasingstokeBlue |
| Venice tips... on 11:06 - Jun 28 by keighleyblue |
Jump on a water taxi, visit the Lido for beach action. Murano island also worth a visit to see the glass workshops. |
Forget water taxis - you'll need a mortgage to pay for one. Hop on any Vaporetto heading to Lido S.M.E. (line 1, 5.1, 5.2, 6, 8, 10 or 11 depending on where you're coming from). Walk down the Granviale, cross the roundabout at the bottom and go to the beach (on the Adriatic!)
Our favourite day out is to take the Line 12 vaporetto from Fondamente Nove (or from Murano Faro) out to the remote islands of Mazzorbo, Burano and Torcello. |  |
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| Venice tips... on 11:42 - Jun 28 with 1603 views | Churchman |
| Venice tips... on 11:24 - Jun 28 by LeBlue |
Another vote for visiting the lido. |
And a vote for the Lido from me. Love that part of the world. Camped for a couple of weeks at a place called Bibione decades ago and had a totally mental time there. [Post edited 28 Jun 2022 15:49]
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| Venice tips... on 11:54 - Jun 28 with 1546 views | Geomorph |
A pair of wellies or better still waders |  | | |
| Venice tips... on 12:03 - Jun 28 with 1532 views | Illinoisblue |
A visit to the local skateboard park perhaps?! |  |
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| Venice tips... on 12:27 - Jun 28 with 1497 views | Fixed_It |
| Venice tips... on 10:52 - Jun 28 by ITFC_Forever |
Have a trip on a gondola and sing the Cornetto song.
That's never been done before. |
Just one. |  |
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| Venice tips... on 12:29 - Jun 28 with 1484 views | Keno |
| Venice tips... on 12:03 - Jun 28 by Illinoisblue |
A visit to the local skateboard park perhaps?! |
can you do underwater stakeboarding? | |
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| Venice tips... on 12:51 - Jun 28 with 1449 views | ElephantintheRoom |
Go to Little Venice in London instead. Much cheaper, doesn’t smell quite so bad and you won’t get ripped off at the nearby cafes and Italian restaurants. |  |
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| Venice tips... on 14:06 - Jun 28 with 1375 views | bicesterblue4 |
Nearly as many locals as tourists having a drink on Campo Santo Stefano when we went, and we weren't ripped off.
Taverna San Trovaso, old-fashioned, basic food, fair prices, we liked it. Best to book, either when passing or if you are going on the first night then beforehand by email. https://www.tavernasantrovaso.it/en/
The area of Castello just east of St Marks is just as lovely as others but seemed a bit quieter so would recommend. | | | |
| Venice tips... on 14:09 - Jun 28 with 1366 views | BlueNomad |
Get up and go out very early if you want to see anything |  | | |
| Venice tips... on 14:15 - Jun 28 with 1347 views | solemio |
| Venice tips... on 14:09 - Jun 28 by BlueNomad |
Get up and go out very early if you want to see anything |
Yes, before the rotund US citizens get ite and abite. | | | |
| Venice tips... on 15:17 - Jun 28 with 1299 views | jontysnut |
Watch Don't Look Now before you go and you'll be looking over your shoulder for homicidal dwarves. |  | | |
| Venice tips... on 15:36 - Jun 28 with 1248 views | BasingstokeBlue |
| Venice tips... on 11:24 - Jun 28 by BlueandTruesince82 |
If modern art is your thing then the gugenheim
Don't sit at cafes in the main square or any really touristy spots, the coffee will be reasonable but the price for the view won't be.
If you can see some glass blowing that's v impressive
And whilst yes it is touristy and overpriced a trip on a Gondella has to be done |
Ca' Pesaro is a nice gallery, too. | |
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| Venice tips... on 11:13 - Jul 5 with 996 views | itfcjoe |
Quick note to say thanks for everyone for advice, had an icnredible weekend in Venice - an absolutely stunning place and just so unique.
We ended up doing as a lot suggested - pounding the streets (77k steps across 3 days!), staying off beaten track, going across to Burano for an afternoon, gondola ride and just chilling with good food and Aperol Spritz.
Didn't make the Lido - maybe next time | |
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| Venice tips... on 11:44 - Jul 5 with 940 views | Grandpa |
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| Venice tips... on 14:28 - Jul 5 with 883 views | BlueForYou |
Had a fantastic weeks holiday staying in Lido di Jesolo a few years ago. We went into Venice for two days. Went very early, the ferry arrived at St Marks Square around 7.30am. This was in late September, everywhere was relatively peaceful until the afternoon. We found some lovely inexpensive cafes in little squares away from the main attractions. We walked miles on the first day, but did a lot of ferry hopping on the second. It was a lovely week, we also did a fabulous day trip to Verona & Lake Garda. One of my nicest weeks away anywhere looking back. Took some fantastic photos. So much to see & do even if you miss the main attractions. You’ll enjoy I’m sure. |  | | |
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