Venice & Lagoon Islands in 2 Days: Vaporettos & St. Mark's
🗺️ 12 Stops
Hand-picked attractions, cultural landmarks, restaurants, and scenic viewpoints along this route.
🚇 Public Transit
Well-connected by public transport. Ideal for navigating using subway, metro, tram, local buses, or suburban rail without needing a car.
🚶 Walkable Exploration
Compact route. All highlights and stops can be comfortably explored on foot without needing vehicle transfers.
⛴️ Boat & Ferry Experience
For inter-island travel to Murano, Burano, and Mazzorbo, and efficient movement within Venice's main islands across the Grand Canal.
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Prepare to be captivated by Venice's beating heart, where the grandeur of Piazza San Marco, the Basilica di San Marco, and Palazzo Ducale unfolds before you, just moments from the iconic Ponte di Rialto. Then, embark on a vibrant journey by vaporetto to the colourful lagoon islands, discovering Murano's exquisite glass heritage and Burano's charming centre, promising an unforgettable two-day escape filled with authentic Italian flavour.
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Trip Length
2
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Places Included
12
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Country
Italy
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"This itinerary offers a well-paced exploration of Venice's main attractions and the charming Lagoon Islands, efficiently using water transport and walking."
Pro Tip: Purchase a Venezia Unica City Pass or an ACTV Tourist Travel Card (available for 1, 2, 3, or 7 days) upon arrival. This provides unlimited use of Vaporettos (water buses) and land buses, which are essential for efficient travel within Venice and to the Lagoon Islands.
Day 1
7 places to visit
Piazza San Marco
P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Basilica di San Marco
P.za San Marco, 328, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Palazzo Ducale
P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Ponte di Rialto
30125 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Cantina Do Spade
S. Polo, 859, 30125 Venezia VE, Italy
Free Exploration & Shopping
Scheduled Downtime
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
Dorsoduro, 1, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy
Day 2
5 places to visit
Fondamente Nove
Fondamente Nove, 30100 Venezia VE, Italy
Museo del Vetro (Murano)
Fondamenta Marco Giustinian, 8, 30141 Venezia VE, Italy
Piazza Baldassarre Galuppi
P.za Baldassarre Galuppi, 30142 Venezia VE, Italy
Trattoria Al Gatto Nero
Via Giudecca, 88, 30142 Venezia VE, Italy
Mazzorbo
Mazzorbo, 30142 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
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How many days is this Venice & Lagoon Islands in 2 Days: Vaporettos & St. Mark's itinerary?
This curated Italy trip spans 2 days and features 12 carefully planned stops and attractions.
Is this a self-guided walking route?
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What are the highlights of this Italy itinerary?
Prepare to be captivated by Venice's beating heart, where the grandeur of Piazza San Marco, the Basilica di San Marco, and Palazzo Ducale unfolds before you, just moments from the iconic Ponte di Rialto. Then, embark on a vibrant journey by vaporetto to the colourful lagoon islands, discovering Murano's exquisite glass heritage and Burano's charming centre, promising an unforgettable two-day escape filled with authentic Italian flavour.
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