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The most popular day trips by ferry from Venice are Murano, Burano, Torcello, and Chioggia. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Venice on Omio.
Murano is best known for its long tradition of glassmaking in the Venetian Lagoon. Canals, workshops, and the Glass Museum give the island a craft-focused atmosphere distinct from central Venice.
There are 2 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 12:00, the last at 15:45. The fastest ferry covers the 1 nautical miles (3 km) distance in 30m.
Burano is a colorful island in the Venetian Lagoon, known for bright houses and historic lace making. Its quiet canals and fishing-village atmosphere offer a calmer feel than central Venice.
There are 1 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 13:30, the last at 18:15. The fastest ferry covers the 4 nautical miles (9 km) distance in 30m.
Chioggia is a lagoon city known for its fishing port, canals, and colorful historic center. It feels more local and maritime than Venice, with seafood markets and daily life unfolding along the waterfront.
The earliest ferry runs at 10:30, the last at 19:00.
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A leading Venetian art museum with masterpieces by Bellini, Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto in a grand former confraternity building.
Peggy Guggenheim’s former home presents an outstanding modern art collection with Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí overlooking the Grand Canal.
Venice’s civic museum of art and history in Piazza San Marco, with neoclassical rooms, imperial apartments, and important city collections.
Venice’s monumental main square is framed by arcades, museums, and the basilica. It is the city’s ceremonial heart and a classic first experience.
The broad canal-side promenade east of San Marco offers open lagoon views, landmark hotels, and one of Venice’s best waterside walks.
This lively central district around the market and bridge mixes commerce, everyday Venetian life, and some of the city’s most photogenic canal scenes.
Creamed salt cod whipped with olive oil, traditionally served on grilled polenta. A classic Venetian bacaro snack with roots in lagoon trade routes.
Rice cooked with fresh peas, somewhere between soup and risotto. It is a beloved spring dish, especially linked to the feast of Saint Mark.
Soft white polenta topped with tiny lagoon shrimp. This seasonal cicchetto showcases Venice's historic connection to its lagoon seafood.
Refined Michelin-starred restaurant in a historic palace, celebrated for elegant Venetian tasting menus and polished canal-side dining.
Historic, lively bacaro near Rialto known for creative cicchetti, seafood small plates, and a standing-room wine bar atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant with a broad Venetian menu, including sarde in saor and seafood risotto, in a comfortable classic dining room.
Venice is pricier than many Italian cities, especially near major sights. Hotels, dining, and canal transport raise costs, though cicchetti bars and off-center stays can help.
Service is often included or covered by coperto. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great restaurant service is appreciated, but not required. Small taxi rounding and café change are enough.
Official public transport app
Port of Venice -> Piazzale Roma, Venice
Check where to Venice ferries depart and arrive, plus the main port details for this route.
Port of Venice is 1 km from Venice city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Port of Venice has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Port of Venice.
Santa Lucia (Piazzale Roma) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Santa Lucia (Piazzale Roma): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
San Marco has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at San Marco: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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