However, planning a short trip here\u2019s no mean feat with so much to see and do. For help with the task, check out this comprehensive 2-day Venice itinerary guide!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- We Recommend: St Mark’s Square Priority Pass<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- We Recommend: Free Walking Tour<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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Before diving into the itinerary, though, I thought I\u2019d run through some valuable Venice travel tips and insights! Keeping these considerations in mind should make doubly sure you have the best possible time in the city:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When to Visit Venice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
One of the beautiful things about Venice is that its magical atmosphere and attractions aren\u2019t restricted to a certain season. In other words, you can visit throughout the year and expect to have an amazing adventure<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ultimately, it comes down to what you want from the trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For shorter queues, lower prices, and fewer fellow tourists around to cramp your style, go in the off-season (such as September or October). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Just be prepared for colder and rainier weather to boot. If you\u2019d rather see Venice in hotter, sunnier conditions, the summer months are your best bet. However, you\u2019ll be paying more for things and waiting in line longer too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Oh, and if you\u2019re desperate to experience the Venice carnival, then you\u2019ll have to time your trip for February (just be sure to double-check the exact dates first).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to Stay Safe in Venice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Another lovely aspect of spending time in Venice is how safe it is. Despite its busy, bustling, touristic nature, this waterborne city has a reputation for being exceptionally \u201clow-risk\u201d for travelers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The only possible exception is with pickpockets, who love the enormous crowds that gather in tourist hotspots. So keep your wits about you! Avoid carrying too much cash and never flaunt it in public. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a close eye on your valuables and a firm grip on your backpack\/handbag, you should be fine.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Getting around Venice is an experience in its own right! After all, you won\u2019t find any roads in this neck of the woods. With water providing the primary means of transport, the closest thing to a highway here is the Grand Canal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the most post, exploring on foot is the way to go. Traverse the atmospheric streets, cross the stone bridges, and enjoy taking your time between attractions in this incomparable bucket list destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Too tired to walk any further? Want to save some time? Take a ride on Venice\u2019s Vaporetto<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
These small, noisy ferries function as buses, shipping passengers up and down the Grand Canal and dropping them off at specific stops along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The only downside? At \u20ac7.50 for a single ticket, rides aren\u2019t cheap- especially when you\u2019re on a budget and only have one or two stops to go. Try getting a 24-hour or 48-hour ticket for better value for money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternatively, treat a ride on a Vaporetto<\/em> as a tourist activity! Use your single ticket to go from one end of the Grand Canal to the other, seeing the city from a unique, water-based vantage point as you go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Last but not least, you\u2019ll find convenient yet costly water taxis available at every turn. And, of course, there\u2019s always the gondola to consider!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What to Pack for Venice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
With winding streets, no public transport (other than ferries, gondolas, and water taxis), large crowds, and lots of ground to cover, certain items make a mighty difference when you\u2019re spending 2 days in Venice. Here are 5 of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Comfortable shoes<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
One of my favorite things to do in Venice is simply walking around, exploring on foot the characterful cobblestone streets, crossing countless bridges, and gazing gleefully at the endless quirks and points of interest on display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s good old-fashioned travel fun, but it\u2019s also a recipe for sore feet. So, make sure you pack some comfortable and supportive shoes to wear each day<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Money belt<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
A money belt might not be the trendiest travel item to wear on your 2 days in Venice. But it will<\/em> make a useful difference in thwarting the efforts of those pesky pickpockets I talked about above!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Strapping one under your shirt makes for a more discrete way to store your money<\/strong><\/a> versus ordinary wallets and purses.<\/p>\n\n\n
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- Map<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Renowned for its beautiful yet maze-like city streets, exploring Venice<\/strong><\/a> without a map is a recipe for trouble (or making funny memories, depending on how you look at things!). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Likewise, you can\u2019t always rely on your smartphone to have service either, meaning Google Maps might be off the cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s why it\u2019s worth carrying a small map of Venice around in your pocket. Not only will it help you navigate, but it\u2019ll also stop you from having your nose in a phone all day long! You\u2019ll feel far more present, and the experience will feel much more adventurous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Camera<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
A high-quality camera will help you record the trip and immortalize your experience in this wonderful part of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You\u2019ll be able to photograph the gondoliers in their classic striped sweaters, the Grand Canal in all its glory, the famous artworks and architecture, and anything else of interest that you stumble across along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n
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- Lightweight Rain Jacket<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Camera<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Map<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Money belt<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- We Recommend: Free Walking Tour<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
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