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I’m heading to Venice, Italy this week!! I haven’t been since I was 19 years old. That’s a long long time. I’ve been wanting to go for ages, but I’ve also been wanting to avoid high tourist season. Traveling between September and November is my favorite thing to do anyhow, so it all works out. The crowds will be smaller and the light will be softer. I honestly can’t wait. I haven’t been this excited about a trip in ages.
I got a great deal on my BA flight and have booked myself into a decently priced hotel. (Hotel prices in Venice are truly outrageous.) I’ve started a Flipboard with lots of places to eat and shop. (I seriously love Flipboard.) And I’ve already booked some tours via Viator. It’s a quick trip — just three nights to keep costs reasonable — but I honestly can’t wait. Please send me any of your tips and advice!
Venice Update!
I’ve been to Venice and back! Here are my tips!
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For the best food in Venice, try any of these and you can’t go wrong: http://veneziaristoranti.it/association/
The Secret Itineraries Tour of the Doge’s Palace is well worth it. Book in advance.
Wander. Get lost. Wander some more. Get your bearings. Have a Prosecco. Wander more. Fall in love with Venice, it’s not hard. Have a great time.
Awesome! Thank you!
Ooo and the fire escape and stairs at the bookshop Liberia Acqua Alta
Hi, I’ve sent you an email with a slew of tips, If you want a local guide I can put you in touch with one.
Rob
How to get around:
* Get vaporetto tickets from: http://www.veneziaunica.it/en/e-commerce/services
* Or, book a water taxi from:http://www.motoscafivenezia.it
Places to eat:
* Antico Dolo, near Rialto: http://www.anticodolo.it/
* Ristorante Al Pesador, near Rialto: http://alpesador.it
* Osteria Da Carla, near St Mark’s : http://www.osteriadacarla.it
* Alla Basilica, near St Mark’s: http://www.allabasilicavenezia.it
* Vini da Gigio, near Ca D’Or: http://www.vinidagigio.com
* Try a Gelato from Grom in Campo San Barnaba or Strada Nuova – Ca’ d’Oro
* Drink a Spritz, with Aperol, Campari or Select: http://www.italie-decouverte.com/le-spritz-des-bulles-a-venise/
* Avoid anywhere with a menù turistico or Tourist Menu!!
Places to Stay:
* Locanda Orseolo:http://www.locandaorseolo.com
* Al Ponte Antico: http://www.alponteantico.com
Things to do/see:
* Secret Itineraries tour of the Doges Palace: http://palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/en/pianifica-la-tua-visita/secretitinerariess
* Rialto Fish Market, go early, worth the effort!
* See the city from the Campaniles (clock tower) of San Giorgio Maggiore or San Marco (SGM just one stop from St Marks with much less queues).
* Walk from the train station to Plaza de Roma over the newest bridge in Venice (Constitution Bridge) and then get the No. 1 vaporetto all the way down the Grand Canal. (This way you can get a seat out the back of the vaporetto ).
* Jewish Museum & Ghetto: http://www.museoebraico.it
* Malefatte Boutique, unusual and different souvenirs made by prisoners in Venice: http://www.rioteradeipensieri.org/en/
* Murano, don’t be fooled by the ‘genuine’ Murano glass in many of the shops, look in many shops, haggle and be prepared to walk away. Take a look at this site to get details of genuine Murano craftsmen here: http://www.muranoglass.com.
* We have bought from, and had glass shipped by: Effe Due Murano Di Franco Fuga C Sn @ http://www.effe-vetreria-artistica.it/it/
Useful Info:
* This is a good site to find street numbers etc: http://venicexplorer.net
* Venice Experience, If you want a guide/personal shopper, ask for Karen (give my name & get a discount):http://www.theveniceexperience.com
Apps for your phone:
* CityMaps2Go offline map app you can use to navigate the Calles etc
* Tripadvisor City Guide app to access Tripadvisor sites and personal saves, can be used offline too.
I also want to go Venis this summer and thanks for the tips. Hopefully it will be a nice holiday
By the way, I am going for 1 week and hope to see a post about your 3 days holiday at Venice. Yes, the hotels are really expensive but I think I will take an apartment from airbnb.
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