The Perfect 4 Days in Venice Itinerary Visual Story

By Preeti Mehta

Introduction

The Perfect 4 Days in Venice Itinerary Visual Story

This carefully designed 4 days in Venice itinerary ensures you get to visit the most...

DAY 1

Venice's Greatest Hits: Piazza San Marco, Doge's Palace & A Gondola Ride

Start the first day of your Venice 4 days itinerary by exploring famous European attractions...

DAY 1 - STOP 1

Breakfast at Grancaffè Quadri

Start your first day in Venice with a sumptuous breakfast at the Grancaffè Quadri. It...

DAY 1 - STOP 2

Basilica di San Marco

Saint Mark's Basilica is one of the many historical places to visit in Europe and...

DAY 1 - STOP 3

Campanile di San Marco

San Marco Campanile is the city's famous bell tower that stands as the tallest structure...

DAY 1 - STOP 4

Take a Gondola Ride

Most people visiting Venice have a gondola ride at the top of their Italy bucket...

DAY 1 - STOP 5

Ponte dei Sospiri

Undoubtedly the most photographed place in Venice, the Bridge of Sighs spans the Rio di...

DAY 1 - STOP 6

Lunch & Gelato in Piazza San Marco

After seeing the picturesque bridge, it's time for some lunch and dessert! Venice is filled...

DAY 1 - STOP 7

Palazzo Ducale

For the next stop, walk over to the Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) - a beautiful...

DAY 1 - STOP 8

Ponte di Rialto

After you are finished eating, walk over to the world-renowned bridge of Venice, the Rialto...

DAY 1 - STOP 9

Mercati di Rialto

After you take some memorable photos at the Rialto Bridge, head over to the Rialto...

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DAY 1 - STOP 10

Dinner Along Canale Grande at Ristorante Terrazza Sommariva

After the long day of sightseeing and exploring so many things to do in Venice...

DAY 2

Artistic & Historical Venice: Canareggio and Dorsoduro

On your second day in Venice, you can delve into the artistic, religious, and culinary...

DAY 2 - STOP 1

Madonna dell'Orto Church

This Gothic 14th-century church is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and is still in use...

DAY 2 - STOP 2

Museo Ebraico di Venezia

At the Jewish Museum of Venice, you can learn about Venice's long and turbulent relationship...

DAY 2 - STOP 3

Cicchetti Lunch at Hostaria Vecio Biavarol

On your second day, enjoy a traditional Venetian lunch at Hostaria Vecio Biavarol dal Puppa...

DAY 2 - STOP 4

Galleria dell'Accademia

The next stop after lunch is Venice's most prominent art gallery, which is filled with...

DAY 2 - STOP 5

Ponte dell'Accademia

Accademia Bridge is one of the four bridges in Venice crossing over the Grand Canal...

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DAY 2 - STOP 6

Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute

Most of the Venetians keep the story associated with Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute...

DAY 2 - STOP 7

Night Out at Campo Santa Margherita

One of the best ways to spend an evening in Venice is by paying a...

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DAY 2 - STOP 8

Dinner at Margaret Duchamp

After roaming the streets and exploring Campo Santa Margherita, it is time to have some...

DAY 3

Island Hopping in Murano and Burano

On the third day of your Venice itinerary 4 days, you should definitely go island...

DAY 3 - STOP 1

Head to Burano

In the morning, take a Vaporetto to the stunning island of Burano. Burano is undoubtedly...

DAY 3 - STOP 2

Burano Waterfront

Once you arrive in Burano, start exploring the island! The waterfront here is especially beautiful...

DAY 3 - STOP 3

Museo del Merletto

Burano is known throughout the world for the lace craftsmanship carried out here. It is...

DAY 3 - STOP 4

Lunch at Trattoria Al Gatto Nero

For lunch, stop at a small family-operated trattoria located on the Burano waterfront. Several local...

DAY 3 - STOP 5

Museo del Vetro

After lunch, if you feel you have seen enough of Burano, then take another Vaporetto...

DAY 3 - STOP 6

Basilica di Santa Maria e San Donato

Undoubtedly the most beautiful church in Murano, it is the most important Duomo on the...

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DAY 3 - STOP 7

Shopping in Murano

Murano is an excellent place if you want to do some shopping, whether for yourself...

DAY 3 - STOP 8

Dinner at Trattoria bar Serenella dal Coco

After a full day of exploring the islands of Murano and Burano, it is time...

DAY 4

Explore the Underrated Castello Area

Castello is a sprawling neighbourhood located on the eastern end of Venice's main island, bordering...

DAY 4 - STOP 1

Breakfast at Pasticceria Da Bonifacio

Start your last day in Venice by sipping on some delightful cappuccino and enjoying light...

DAY 4 - STOP 2

Chiesa di San Zaccaria

After breakfast, head over to the Chiesa di San Zaccaria, a famous Gothic-Renaissance church that...

DAY 4 - STOP 3

Arsenale di Venezia

Arsenale di Venezia, also known as the Venetian Arsenal, is a state armoury and shipyard...

DAY 4 - STOP 4

Basilica di San Pietro di Castello

After you finish exploring Arsenale di Venezia, keep strolling east till you reach Basilica di...

DAY 4 - STOP 5

Castello Waterfront

One of the most serene and relaxing parts of the city where you can spend...

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DAY 4 - STOP 6

Lunch at Nevodi

One of the best restaurants in Venice, 'Nevodi,' is located in the neighbourhood of Castello...

DAY 4 - STOP 7

Chiesa Di San Giorgio Maggiore

After lunch, head over to the San Zaccaria Vaporetto stop located near Doge's Palace, and...

DAY 4 - STOP 8

San Pantalon

For the next stop, visit the Catholic church of San Pantalon. Its unassuming façade is...

DAY 4 - STOP 9

Sunset at the Grand Canal

On the final day of your itinerary of Venice, don't miss the vista that will...

DAY 4 - STOP 10

Dinner of Your Choice!

As it's your last stop in Venice, have dinner wherever you want! This stop has...

Conclusion

Conclusion

The best way of experiencing Venice's cultural uniqueness and artistic riches is to plan the...

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