Things To Do In 3 Days in Venice

Things To Do In 3 Days in Venice

All Things To Do In 3 Days in Venice

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    Lucia Bondetti
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The best local things to do in Venice for 3 days! The Campo San Giovanni e Paolo, Doge’s Palace, the stunning Palazzo Grimani and those iconic canals; you’ll be able to explore all the highlights of Venice in 72 hours. Use the list below to find exactly what to do in Venice for 3 days. Day 1: Must-sees and canal trips The perfect introduction! Venice is famous for its amazing canals and striking Renaissance landmarks - you’d be a fool to miss out! From Doge’s Palace and the stunning Palazzo Grimani, the beautiful San Giuliano Church and the Piazza San Marco, there are so many stunning sights to see in Venice! See the beautifully-decorated hospital and largest church in Venice at Campo San Giovanni e Paolo. Discover the beautiful Renaissance Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli in the heart of the city. And don’t forget the extraordinary St. Mark's Basilica! See Venice from a completely different perspective! A fun gondolier trip is an unforgettable way to explore Venice with its narrow canals and picturesque bridges. Day 2: Island hopping & Venetian traditions Time to step it up a notch! Now you’re a little more familiar with the city, it’s time to go exploring. Escape the hustle and bustle of Venice and visit the beautiful islands of Mazzorbo, Burano, and Murano! Enjoy their picturesque scenery and unique history. Go off the beaten track and see former fishermen’s houses. Visit glass blowers and traditional lace makers. Learn about Venetian traditions! Head off to a traditional puppet atelier and see hundreds of Venetian puppets such as Pinocchio and Captain Hook. You can even watch local mask artisans painting their masks! Day 3: Unwind with local bites Time for something tasty! There is no better way to bring your 72 hours in Venice to a close than with a delicious foodie adventure. Drink a classic Aperol Spritz invented in Venice and eat like the locals with a fried Mozzarella in Carrozza sandwich. And delicious gelato is not to be missed! Evening approaches! Experience the true local Venetian lifestyle like a local with an aperitivo and delicious authentic snacks. Have a glass of Trebbiano wine or two and enjoy some mouthwatering Cicchetti at a traditional local bacaro.

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Joyce
About local
5 June 2025
Wonderful wander through Venice

Marzia showed us around the Castello district which was a quiet neighbourhood compared to the other more touisty areas. We wandered towards the Arsenale and learned a lot about the city's history and beautiful architecture. She also answered all of our random questions! She is a wonderful guide!

Castello Private Tour: the real Venice
Tony
About local
Marza is great fun.

Marza was great. A rainy morning but she bought the whole area alive. Definitely recomend it! Highly informative and interesting.

Castello Private Tour: the real Venice
Kevin
About local
Tour of Castello

Marzia is a wonderful guide. She told us the history of Venice as well as the specifics of the Castello neighborhood. She is funny and charming and we really enjoyed ourselves.

Castello Private Tour: the real Venice
Jason
About local
Excellent kid friendly tour!

Lucia was terrific. We had a group with a wide range of ages including kids ages 7 to 13. Her tour is set up to be engaging with children, and they stayed engaged for several hours. It was also informative for the adults. I would highly recommend her especially for families. I’d love to come back to do some of her art tours for myself - another time!

Doge's Palace and St. Mark's square Family friendly tour, Fun and treasure hunt

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