Jan 28, 2026
Planning a trip to Venice, Italy and want to go beyond the tourist checklist? In this episode, we’re sharing our ultimate Venice travel guide, packed with must-see sights, hidden gems, and local food experiences you don’t want to miss.
We cover the best things to do in Venice, from iconic landmarks to lesser-known areas, plus our favorite cicchetti crawl—including where to eat in Venice like a local and which bacari are actually worth your time. You’ll also hear our honest tips on where to stay in Venice, whether it’s your first visit or a return trip.
If you’re wondering:
What are the best things to do in Venice, Italy?
Where should you eat in Venice (beyond overpriced tourist traps)?
How to have an incredible cicchetti crawl
What are Venice’s best hidden gems?
Which hotels are best to stay in?
…this episode has you covered.
Whether you’re planning a first trip to Venice or looking for fresh ideas for a repeat visit, this Venice destination guide will help you plan a more authentic, delicious, and stress-free trip.
Tune in for practical travel tips, foodie recommendations, and everything you need to know before visiting Venice.
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-Venice 2-day itinerary: https://worldwidehoneymoon.com/2-days-in-venice-itinerary/
-Hotels:
-AC Hotel Venezia: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/wR053N4vao
-Al Mascaron Ridente: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/IRp1zeZN6c
-Hotel Arlecchino: https://booking.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/xxiOw4O307
-Water Taxi Ticket: https://getyourguide.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/bHMSwqDIeS
-VIP Boat Cruise: https://fas.st/t/MpipKTDN
-San Marco After Hours Tour: https://fas.st/t/e3ycFNCy
-Doge’s Palace Ticket (Including Museo Correr Ticket): https://getyourguide.stay22.com/worldwidehoneymoon/oYnYxgUQe7
-Day Trip to Murano/Burano: https://fas.st/t/QnDfjWCw
Things to Do in Venice:
-San Marco Square
-Doge’s Place
-Bridge of Sighs at Doge’s Palace
-Museo Correr
-San Marco Basilica (tour linked above)
-VIP boat ride in Venice (linked above)
-Gondola ride *You can do a quick ride across the Grand Canal for like €2-3 too!
-San Pantalon Church to see the Martyrdom and Apotheosis of St Pantalon
-Campo Santa Margherita
-Leonardo da Vinci La Mostra di Venezia
-Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
-Museo di Palazzo Grimani
-Ride a Vaporetto
-St. Mark's Campanile
-Campanile di San Giorgio Maggiore
Where to Eat in Venice:
Our cicchetti crawl:
-Cantina do Mori
-Enoteca al Volto
-La Cantina
-Vino Vero
Other Restaurants:
-Antico Gatoleto Ristorante Pizzeria
-Trattoria Agli Artisti
-Pasticceria Nobile
-Hostaria Osottoosopra
-La Lanterna Da Gas
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