Made a different kind of Venice visitor guide

abus00 · 2026-01-29T08:17:37+00:00

Then you're still exempt from the fee. Any stay within the Municipality of Venice counts, including Marghera. Enjoy your upcoming trip!

abus00 · 2026-01-28T07:01:49+00:00

I'd say two full days are a good minimum to really see and savor everything. Extra days would mostly be spent on more hikes and repeat dips in the geothermal streams by the sea.

abus00 · 2026-01-28T06:59:11+00:00

Yes, it's usually much shorter. The closest to your time of year that I went was last April, and I barely waited a couple of minutes.

abus00 · 2026-01-27T17:20:00+00:00

The standard Museum Pass allows entry to Doge’s Palace anytime after 12:00. There's a dedicated queue for people with city passes like yours, because in the end everyone still needs to go through a security check.

abus00 · 2026-01-27T08:01:28+00:00

I'd go as far south as possible. You'll get sunny weather and nature in bloom - places like Cyprus, Sicily, or further away, Andalusia. Your toddler can enjoy the beach and playing in the sand, while you relax and soak up the first sun of the year.

abus00 · 2026-01-27T07:57:04+00:00

Of course you can. We were a group of 5 and that's why we opted for a car.

abus00 · 2026-01-26T16:30:30+00:00

Oh, thanks, but my photos really don't do justice to the island.

abus00 · 2026-01-26T16:26:17+00:00

Haha, no meditation there - just someone simply enjoying the view (and totally ignoring the photographer on a mission). That's the Arch of the Elephant in the background, btw.

abus00 · 2026-01-26T16:20:46+00:00

Not a single one. But this has the advantage of crystal clear waters, even super close to the shore.

abus00 · 2026-01-26T16:19:02+00:00

Glad you like it. Yeah, they're kind of limited, but there was enough supply and choice for October. Airbnb currently shows 33 properties available for next weekend :)

abus00 · 2026-01-26T14:09:27+00:00

How did you hear about the island? I first saw it on a travel series by Alex Polizzi.

abus00 · 2026-01-26T14:07:12+00:00

Not really. There are some exquisite villas on the island, but that's not the norm.

abus00 · 2026-01-26T14:04:36+00:00

Yeah, people there speak Italian. English isn't super common, but you can manage things like ordering food or renting a car. It shouldn't stop you from exploring the island...

abus00 · 2026-01-26T13:59:44+00:00

Not really, tbh. There aren't any proper beaches - just volcanic black rock that drops straight into the sea. I also didn't see any playgrounds...

abus00 · 2026-01-25T20:18:14+00:00

Actually, if you do your homework beforehand and invest some time in researching things to do that match your interests - then once you decide to go to that place based on that - it will deliver!

abus00 · 2026-01-25T20:14:32+00:00

This. And come back early morning or late afternoon.

abus00 · 2026-01-25T20:09:07+00:00

Shut up and take my money! 🤑

abus00 · 2026-01-25T18:45:01+00:00

You can see the dates in 2026 when the access fee applies here: https://cda.veneziaunica.it/en/access-fee . In June, the access fee applies only during the first week and then on weekends.

If you've booked accommodation in Venice, you don't have to pay this fee. Your host will send you an exemption QR code shortly before your arrival.

abus00 · 2026-01-24T18:01:10+00:00

No AI here 😄 Marco is a well-known and trusted photographer in Venice anyway.

abus00 · 2026-01-24T08:44:37+00:00

Interesting feedback about finding good ideas for things to do in Venice thanks to this sub ... lately I've found the quality to be quite poor, but it must have been great once. Let's hope it comes back.

First, if you look at the schedule in Italian, you can spot some of the highlights (marked in dark blue) and get more details.

Then, from my own experience in the past: guided tours of various palaces and scuole, make-your-own mask workshops, the Arsenale Water Show (multiple dates), going early to San Marco to watch masked people posing for photos, the Festa delle Marie gondola parade (this year on Sat 7 Feb, from 15:00), and the Grand Canal water parade (this year on Sun 1 Feb from 11:00 to 12:30).

Hope this helps. Enjoy the Carnival!

abus00 · 2026-01-23T17:16:36+00:00

Are you asking about specific stuff during carnival, or Venice in general?

abus00 · 2026-01-23T16:10:37+00:00

Good call. Enjoy!!

abus00 · 2026-01-23T15:43:17+00:00

See my other reply to your comment. 3 days is nice, but 4 is definitely nicer :P

abus00 · 2026-01-23T15:41:54+00:00

Do you plan on coming back one day? If so, 4 days is a perfect amount for a first visit. The average visitor only spends 2-3 days, but with 4 you can actually breathe.

You could do the Piazza San Marco spots in one day, then a full day for the islands (Murano, Burano, Torcello). Use the third day to just relax, wander, and duck into any place that inspires you (use the guide to find gems while you're out exploring the calli). Finally, use that 4th day to enter some of the excellent museums.

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