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Venice, Italy · 3 days itinerary

Venice & the Canals

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This three-day itinerary covers major landmarks along Venice's canals. It begins with St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace, continues to the Rialto Bridge and market, and concludes with the Salute church and Peggy Guggenheim Collection. The daily order follows a path through connected neighborhoods to keep travel between sites short.

3 daysVeniceWalkableGrand CanalBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

San Marco and San Rocco

  1. 9:30Piazza San MarcoSight
  2. 10:45Doge's PalaceSight
  3. 14:00Scuola Grande di San RoccoSight
Day 2

Rialto Bridge and Market

  1. 9:00Rialto BridgeWalk
  2. 10:15Mercato di RialtoSight
  3. 13:00Ca' d'OroSight
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Day 3

Dorsoduro and the Salute

  1. 9:00Basilica di Santa Maria della SaluteSight
  2. 10:15Punta della DoganaSight
  3. 13:15Peggy Guggenheim CollectionSight
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Venice questions

Is 3 days enough for Venice?

Three days covers the main sights if you move between locations each morning. Book timed entries for the Doge's Palace and Scuola Grande di San Rocco at least one week ahead.

Do I need to book Doge's Palace tickets ahead?

Reserve online tickets with a set entry time to skip the main queue. A standard ticket costs 25 euros and includes access to the palace and prisons.

Is a vaporetto pass worth buying in Venice?

A 72-hour pass costs about €45 and covers all main routes including trips to the islands. Buy it at the airport or Piazzale Roma if you plan more than four rides.

How early should I arrive at St. Mark's Basilica?

Reach the basilica entrance by 8:45 to clear security before the 9:30 opening. Combine the visit with a same-day Doge's Palace ticket to save time on the same square.

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