Inside Rick Steves Venice you’ll find:

* Fully updated, comprehensive coverage for spending a week or more exploring Venice

* Rick’s strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites

* Top sights and hidden gems, from St. Mark’s Basilica and the Rialto Bridge to the charming city of Padua

* How to connect with local culture: Say buongiorno to the fish mongers at the morning market, snack on chicchetti at a local wine bar, and people-watch on a sunny piazza

* Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick’s candid, humorous insight

* The best places to eat, sleep, and relax with a scoop of gelato

* Self-guided walking tours of lively neighborhoods and museums, plus a Grand Canal Cruise tour

* Detailed neighborhood maps and a fold-out city map for exploring on the go

* Over 400 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down

* Complete, up-to-date information on the San Marco District, Santa Croce, Cannaregio, and more, with side trips to Padua, Vicenza, Verona, and Ravenna

* Covid-related travel info and resources for a smooth trip

Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Venice.

Spending less than a week in the city? Check out Rick Steves Pocket Venice!