September-November

Venice tends to get empty in the fall after the peak season in Summer. This is the best time to visit the city because of the pleasant weather.  Remember to carry some coats because it might get a little chilly. 

December - February

Winters can get cold in Venice. The Carnival begins in February and brings in huge crowds. Aside from the carnival, the city is relatively quiet this time of the year and you won’t see too many crowds. 

March - May

Spring is a beautiful time to visit Venice because the city begins to defrost after the winter. Since the city is still waking up from the winter lull, some attractions may close early at the beginning of spring.

June - August

Summer time is the peak season in Venice. Huge crowds and queues await you and prices go up for pretty much everything. 

Exploring Venice on foot or from the water are two of the best options to experience the city. Some other options include:

Trains 

Venice has two main train stations -  Venezia Santa Lucia (long distance)  and Venezia Mestre (local trains).

Buses

The public transit system in the city operates on 20 different lines all through town. The water buses run the length of the Grand Canal

Taxis

You’ll find water taxis at the airport, train and bus station as well as at Piazza San Marco.

• Visit to Piazza San Marco, the city’s main public square that is home to some of the most famous buildings including St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge’s Palace.
• Wander around St. Mark’s Basilica which has historically been the centre of religious life in Venice. 
• Other famous churches you can visit in Venice include Santa Maria della Salute and Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
• Take a gondola ride on the Grand Canal, the largest and most famous canal in Venice. It is nearly four kilometers long!
• Discover Museo Corner which is the most famous museum in Venice and houses works of art that best reflect Venetian culture and history.
• Explore Ca' Rezzonico, a fascinating palazzo located on the banks of the Grand Canal. 
• Take a day trip to Murano, Burano or Torcello for an exciting deep-dive into Italian culture and history. 

• Travel light. Water taxis and ferries do not always drop you right in front of the hotel and you might have to walk.
• Get skip the line tickets to ensure you don’t waste time in long queues to see any attractions.
• Always keep a map handy since Venice is an old city and not everything is well documented online.
• Public toilets are clean and accessible but are quite expensive. Find a cafe and order something before you use the restroom, it’s likely to be cheaper!
• Visit some of the local markets to get a true sense of how the locals live.
• Venice is a vehicular free zone. Wear comfortable shoes because you’re going to be walking a lot while exploring the city!

These delectable dishes are the perfect way to experience Venetian cuisine:

Sarde in saor

This Venetian classic consists of fried sardine fillets marinated in vinegar, onions, raisins and pine nuts and is both sweet and tangy.

Baccala mantecato

This is prepared by soaking, poaching and blending fish into a smooth mousse seasoned with olive oil, salt and pepper.

Risotto al nero di seppia

This seafood-based risotto has a briny flavour of squid, wine, onion, tomato and ink braise.

Don't miss these drinks in Venice!

Spritz: This drink is a 100 year old tradition and comes in three types - Aperol (sweet), Campari (bitter) and Select (halfway).

Bellini: Peach puree and sparkling wine come together to create this delicious Venetian staple.

Rossini: This drink is made with strawberries, liqueur and topped with Prosecco.