City itineraries · Italy
Venice, day by day
Three days in Venice, one connected area at a time: San Marco and the lagoon, Cannaregio and Rialto, then the art and waterfronts of San Polo and Dorsoduro. Major interiors get proper time, with room left for bridges, small squares and meals.
Updated 11 September 2026 · 5 official sources checked · report an error

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3 days in Venice
Before you go
Good to know in Venice
Book the major interiors
- St. Mark’s Basilica sells different tickets for parts of its monumental complex. Choose the areas you intend to visit and follow the booked entry time.Source: St. Mark’s Basilica · checked Sep 2026
Walking and water transport
- Use the ACTV validator correctly when travelling by water bus: the successful validation signal confirms that the ticket or pass has been accepted. Check the product for your actual route.Source: ACTV · checked Sep 2026
City access and museum calendars
- Check the city’s official access-fee calendar and exemption instructions for your dates. Overnight stays within the municipality have specific exemption arrangements when the scheme applies; do not assume the same rules apply every day or every year.Source: City of Venice · checked Sep 2026
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