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Virtual Venice: How To Tour Venice From Home

Here’s my armchair travel guide to Venice Italy. Via 15 virtual tours, you can visit Venice’s famous landmarks, must see attractions, and world class museums from your couch or computer. You can feel like you’re in Venice even if you’re not.

La Serrenissima is one of the world’s most beautiful and captivating cities. No other place looks anything like it. It’s a magical floating city of grand palazzos, golden domes, picturesque canals, and labyrinthian lanes.

Venice has suffered lately — from overtourism, flooding, and now the world wide lockdown. If, like me, you had a trip to Italy planned and canceled, you may be feeling disappointed.

But thanks to the wonders of armchair travel, you can now take a virtual cyber vacation to Venice. To be sure, it’s not nearly as fascinating as the real thing. But you can see the iconic place in a quiet and peaceful state, without crowd or queues. Perhaps the Venetians prefer it this way.

REA D: 2 day itinerary for Venice

How to Enjoy A Virtual Venice Vacation Online

1. google earth | google maps | youtube.

Google Earth and Google Maps are perfect for an overview of Venice. These sites enable you to see different digital views of Venice – aerial views, street views, and panoramic views. You can navigate your way around online using your keyboard or mouse. In addition, you can explore Venice here or take this 360 tour .

There’s also a brilliant live webcam on YouTube here . It shows Venice shut down, eerily quiet and empty. YouTube’s “I Love You Venice” channel plays live footage to classical music. It claims to have the “most beautiful live cam” of Venice.

National Geographic also has a lovely 4 minute video about Venice.

2. Google Arts & Culture: Virtual Tours

Google Arts & Culture is a brilliant initiative for the travel starved. Google has partnered with museums and institutions around the world to bring masterpieces to you in high resolution or present thematic tours of important art and architecture.

If you’re a culture vulture, it’s one of the best online best resources. In addition to the specific Venice sites, Google Arts & Culture also has an online exhibition from the National Gallery in London of Impressionist Claude Monet’s paintings of Venice.

3. Doge’s Palace

The Doge’s Palace or Palazzo Ducale is Venice’s most iconic landmark. Set in St. Mark’s Square, the palace is the very symbol of Venice. This pink and white marble Gothic-Renaissance building was the official residence of the doges, rulers of Venice for more than 1,000 years.

Now, from your armchair, you can explore the architecture of the building, the grand interior, and some of the fabulous Renaissance and Venetian art. The must see masterpieces are Veronese’s Rape of Europe and The Triumph of Venice, paintings and ceilings by Tintoretto, and Tiepolo’s Neptune Bestowing Gifts upon Venice .

You can tour the Doge’s Palace virtually on Google Arts & Culture and take a 360 tour of the exterior and tour the interior here .

READ : Must see sites along the Grand Canal

4. Saint Mark’s Basilica

St. Mark’s is one of the world’s most ornate churches, designed in an Italo-Byzantine style when Venice was a wealthy military power. It’s right on the Piazza San Marco and connected to the Doge’s Palace. The basilica used to be a smaller chapel for the doge.

It’s called St. Mark because it holds the body, a relic, of St. Mark. St. Mark was hugely important as one of the authors of the New Testament. Venetian merchants actually stole the relic from Alexandria in 828.

St. Mark’s is constructed in a Greek cross design, with each arm equal. The interior is like a golden jewel box. The walls are covered with mosaics, 40,000 square feet in total.

You can take a virtual tour of St. Mark’s here and listen to a Smarthistory lecture here .

5. Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Ah, this is my favorite museum in Venice. And it’s one of the finest modern art museums in the world. It was founded by Peggy Guggenheim, an eccentric American heiress with a nose for spotting talent.

The museum is housed in the Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, an 18th century palace on the Grand Canal. Peggy purchased it from another eccentric European personality, Maria Louisa Casati.

Peggy’s collection includes works from the major movements of Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism, and Abstract Expressionism. There’s an entire room dedicated to her beloved Pollack. You can see works by Picasso , de Chirico, Kandinsky, Miro, Klee, Ernst, Magritte, de Kooning, Dali, and Calder.

The Schulhof Collection, also on site, is also impressive. It’s housed in a wing of the museum called the Barchessa. The collection features post-war American and European art, from the period following Guggneheim’s works.

The focus is on minimalism, pop art, and post-painterly abstraction. It includes works by Frank Stella, Cy Twombley, Ellsworth Kelly, Jasper Johns, and Eduardo Chillada.

You can tour the Peggy Guggenheim Collection online here . Here’s my complete guide to Peggy Guggenheim Collection .

6. Palazzo Rezzonico

Also located on the Grand Canal in the Doursoduro area, Palazzo Rezzonico is a shrine to 18th century Venetian artists. This period is sometimes called the “Age of Decadence.” You’ll find paintings and frescoed ceilings by Tiepolo, Longhi, Canaletto, Guardi, Molinari, and Lazzarini.

You can take a virtual tour of Ca’ Rezzonico here . You can also take a Google Street View tour of the lovely palace and admire the beautiful furnishings, the paintings, the Throne Room, and the Grand Ballroom.

The palazzo also has an online exhibition on Canaletto, a painter renowned for his oil paintings of Venetian canals.

7. Ca’ Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art

Ca’ Pesaro is a spectacular 18th century Venetian palace in Venice’s Santa Croce area. While not as renowned as the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, the Ca’ Pesaro is real a hotspot for modern art lovers.

It has a fabulous collection, spanning several movements from the 19th and 20th centuries with an especially rich collection of expressionists and surrealists.

The collection includes art works by works by Kandinsky, Chagall, de Chirico, Ernst, Matisse, Miro and Gustav Klimt . A highlight is Klimt’s Judith II .

You can take a virtual tour here .

8. Palazzo Fortuny

Palazzo Fortuny is an intimate personal museum to check out. It was founded by the Fortuny family, who manned a successful company producing silk and velvet fabrics.

The visually stunning museum is filled with eclectic art — printed fabrics, drawings, and sculptures, paintings, and photography. They’re all works created by Mariano Fortuny in the early 1900’s.

You can take a virtual tour here . Touring virtually will quell the desire to reach out and touch the goods on display.

9. Museum of Natural History | Museo di Storia Naturale di

This little museum is housed in the Fontego dei Turchi Palace on the Grand Canal. Its collection focuses on the natural history of the lagoon that surrounds the city. The museums conducts and coordinates scientific research.

Inside, you’ll find dinosaur skeletons, big game taxidermy, fossils, insects, shrunken heads, etc. It’s a perfect place for a history or science buff. You can tour the museum online at Google Arts & Culture here . You can take a Google Street View tour here and here .

10. Gallerie dell’Accademia

Located on the south bank of the Grand Canal, the must visit Gallerie dell’Accademia is housed in the former Santa Maria della Carità church and convent complex. It was built, in part, by famed Italian Renaissance architect, Andrea Palladio.

The Accademia was founded as an art school in 1750. In 1807, a conquering Napoleon opened the collection to the public.

The 24 galleries of the Academia are home to astounding artworks by pre-19th century Venetian artists. The Accademia boasts masterpieces by the likes of Canaletto, da Vinci, Veronese, Bellini, and Titian. This is where you can find Leonardo’s famous Vitruvian Man .

You can tour the Accademia virtually here or on YouTube here .

11. Correr Museum | Museo Correr

This little museum is dedicated to the history of Venice. The sumptuously decorated rooms include an opulent ballroom, a Napoleonic loggia, a throne room, and a dining room. All have beautiful frescoed ceilings.

Amid the ornate rooms, you’ll find beautiful Neo-Classical sculptures by one of my favorites, Antonio Canova. His themes were love and beauty. The museum also has an outstanding art collection, spanning the earliest days of Venetian painting up to the 16th century.

You can take a virtual tour of the Correr Museum on Google Arts & Culture.

12. Ride A Gondola Online

You can even take a gondola ride from home. Geneeo, a tech company, filmed a 20 minute virtual gondola ride through Venice’s canals with 360 views. Sip a limoncello and enjoy the beautiful views here .

If you’re ever in Venice, you can also learn how to row a gondola yourself. I did that the last time I was in Venice and it was fabulous.

13. Island of Murano Tour

Murano is a colorful island located in the Venice lagoon. It’s a wonderful day trip from Venice proper. Murano is renowned for its exquisite glass products and glass blowing techniques.

Google Arts & Culture has a page devoted to Murano. You can learn about the ancient art of glass blowing  here . You can also visit the Museo del Vetro online . The museum is devoted entirely to glass, from Roman to contemporary times.

You can even purchase authentic Murano glass souvenirs online from your couch or computer.

14. Thirsting In Place: the Aperol Spritz

A more unique and fun virtual tour is to make an Aperol Spritz, or Spritz Veneziano, online with Venice local Valerio. Venice lays claim to have invented the spicy European cocktail, which is a mixture of prosecco, Aperol, and soda water. The cocktail became wildly popular in the US starting in 2018.

If you want to learn how to make the aperitif and see lovely views of Murano at the same time, you can book an online course with Valerio here .

15. Films Set in Venice

Venice is an incredibly cinematic place, with its ancient crumbling palazzos and winding gondola-studded canals. Cue up these films for an armchair glimpse of Venice:

Death in Venice (thriller based on Thomas Mann’s famous book)

Dangerous Beauty (period piece about courtesans in Renaissance Venice)

The Italian Job (thieves team together to steal gold)

The Tourist (Johnny Depp in a romantic thriller)

Moonraker (James Bond film with a gondola chase scene)

Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (third installment of the series)

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Last Updated on November 20, 2021 by Aamir Faiz

Virtual Tours in Venice

Arrange your private live tours in Venice via zoom with a local, registered tourist guide

Explore Venice live through my eyes… at a distance!

An involving and creative way to experience Venice live: every corner in Venice has a story to tell, I will be happy to share it with you!  

Do you prefer to take a walking tour outdoors? Or would you like to visit a museum inside? More interested in arts and crafts excellence?

I will be there, walking outdoors or be at the museum for you!

Film by Stefano Mazzola

All tours are live, I will be using my iPhone and a stabiliser for greater comfort and higher video quality. It is not a slide show, but a live video broadcast via the Zoom platform, just for you. You will be connected from your computer and while sitting comfortably at your place, you will listen to my personal commentary, watch the video and chat with me. No jet lag nor mask on, so why not grab a glass of prosecco (or a strong Italian  caffé ) and join me!

Pick up your favourite and write me an email: we will decide when to arrange your tour, I will send you a personal zoom link with all details.

 Click HERE for an updated list of the tours available

Alternatively…

In-depth Webinars on Venice led from home

More in-depth narrations about some key subjects about Venice, alternating video-clips, photos and music sound-track.

The presentations will be held from my studio, live for your party.

Click HERE to download the list of my indoors-led webinars

Virtual Venice: your questions!

Which date can I book my virtual tour or webinar? You will choose the date and we will decide together the best time according to your time zone.

How long is the tour or the webinar? The duration of a virtual tour is usually 1,15 hour long while a webinar is around 1,5 hours total including a Q&A session

How much does it cost?  Please find all details in the .pdf files here: Live virtual tours Live webinars from home

How can I pay?  Payments can be made either with PayPal or with credit card (Mastercard/Visa) or via a bank transfer.

Venice and its art: a wonder of colours at the Accademia Galleries

Date of the webinar: April 25th at 7pm CET time

About this webinar The Accademia Galleries is an extraordinary painting collection in Venice featuring art works from the early Gothic age till the late Renaissance, including masterpieces by Giovanni Bellini, Giorgione, Jacopo Robusti called the Tintoretto, Paolo Veronese and Titian. While sitting comfortably on your couch, follow an online meeting with Venice based local tourist guide, Luisella Romeo. She will select for you a few art works and explore in an entertaining way the reasons why Venice is a city of colours and how artists were influenced by the city’s lights and reflections.

Duration The duration of the whole event is around 1,5 hours total including a Q&A session

Cost Cost per webinar is 35euro per user — you can be as many as you want in front of your tablet or PC or smartphone; we will use Zoom

Jewish Venice: the Places and the People

About this webinar The presence of the Jewish community is Venice has been documented since the end of the 1300s. In a city that used to draw its wealth from the presence of foreign communities, learn how Jews contributed to its growing power while segregated in the Ghetto and what happened after the gates were removed. Follow the story of Venice from a Jewish perspective while at home, learn about the places and some of the protagonists from the words and photographs by Luisella Romeo, licensed tourist guide in Venice.

Venice and its art: a wonder of colours The Accademia Galleries

– date of the webinars: April 25th at 7pm CET time

– About this talk The Accademia Galleries is an extraordinary painting collection in Venice featuring art works from the early Gothic age till the late Renaissance, including masterpieces by Giovanni Bellini, Giorgione, Jacopo Robusti called the Tintoretto, Paolo Veronese and Titian. While sitting comfortably on your couch, follow an online meeting with Venice based local tourist guide, Luisella Romeo. She will select for you a few art works and explore in an entertaining way the reasons why Venice is a city of colours and how artists were influenced by the city’s lights and reflections. This interactive talk is for a few participants in order to be able to ask questions and be in contact with the guide.

– Duration The duration of the whole event is around 1,5 hours total including a Q&A session

For more information on the itineraries and to book with me, please contact me at [email protected]

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Overview and History

Do you know why you never like to get out of the bathtub? It's because you wish you were in Venice, that's why.

Take one hundred and eighteen salt-marsh islands in the northern Adriatic. Combine them with Roman refugees and a liberal stinking of Visigoth invaders. Shake until well-mixed. Season with Crusaders, international silk trading and seamen of naval warfare. Glaze thickly with castrated Baroque sopranos and finish with a garnish of bridges. Serve on boats.

Venice is divided into six districts called "Sistieri" in Italian; that word will come in handy when you're floating hither and yon. They are Cannaregio, San Polo, Dorsoduro, Santa Croce, San Marco, and Castello.

Beyond these, there's Lido and Mestre. Lido is a sandbar to the east of Venice with 20,000 permanent residents and 65 tranzillion summer people. In the beginning of the 12th century, thousands of Crusaders were stuck here in Lido when they could not afford to pay transport rates for Venetian ships! See, location really IS everything.

On the west side of the Lagoon is Mestre, which has the airport, the buses, the traffic and basically everything else from modern life that you come to Venice to ignore. To be fair, for centuries now Mestre has borne the brunt of the international shipping traffic coming into Porto Marghera, while "Venice" takes all the credit. Typical older sibling.

How did it get here? Venice used its location at the top of the Adriatic to become a massive naval and commercial power. By the end of the thirteenth century, trading among the Byzantine Empire and the Muslim countries to the south had made Venice the wealthiest city in Europe.

Venice declined in stature from the 15th century. First they lost a war against the Ottoman Empire and then lost a lot of business when a sea route to India bypassed their port. The Plague came in next and wiped out a third of the citizens

But nevermind that! Venice was the center of the musical universe during Opera season. Composers, musicians and mask makers would prepare all year for the orgy of productions that came to Venice during Carnival.

Real quick -- opera was an Italian invention for combining Greek tragedies with music, theater and spectacle. It broke out of private royal courts and became a public event as of 1637, supported by a season of ticket sales before Lent. Hence opera season.

Pow, zing, wow and instant popularity. Masks were permitted to be worn in public, European dignitaries arrived from everywhere, and this was THE PLACE to be. I mean, like, imagine Louis XIV getting up on stage to prance while the orchestra freaks out and plays the ritornello a few more times until he wants to sit down again. (Orchestras don't really improvise so well).

Ever been to the movies? Thank Venice. In fact, to this day a vestige of the operatic tradition remains -- Lido hosts the Venice Film Festival in September of every year. Hint hint, late summer visit, hint hint.

Getting There

Venice is served by the The Marco Polo Airport . Here's an overview of where the airport is in relation to the city.

Now it's time to look at that map and start cheering because you can take a BOAT to and from the airport!! Traffic jams do not exist on boats. Maybe some kind of docking delay once in a while, but who's going to complain about that?

Thus Venice is yours for the taking (plus ten Euros to the boat operator).

The airport is also connected to the city by buses , which regularly run to railway stations Venice-Santa Lucia and Mestre-Venice.

You can buy bus tickets at the local tobacco shop or news stand.

Transportation

Public transportation in Venice transcends all other people-moving devices on earth. This is how city life should be, enjoyable and relaxed during every instant of the day or night.

Where on earth is the metro a primary reason for visiting? Nowhere. Usually it's the primary reason for LEAVING. Let me wipe the sweat of ugly metro-memories from my brow before we go on to this placid paradise.

Buses cross the Lagoon Bridge (Ponte della Liberta) and connect to Piazzale Roma, Venice's bus terminal.

Vaporetti are the crowded and cheap water buses that connect the canals of the city to the different islands and the lagoon. The Grand Canal is the main thoroughfare in Venice.

The Number One vaporetto goes up and down the Grand Canal, making stops in all six Sestieri.

Rialto Bridge is one of the three bridges that cross the Grand Canal - the others two are the Accademia Bridge and the Scalzi Bridge. It is dated 1591, a masterpiece of Antonio Da Ponte, after a long story of failures, disappointments, and falling wooden bridges...

Calatrava Bridge will be the fourth one.

It costs 6.5 Euro for a one hour ticket, so if you're planning to move around a bit it's probably better to get a travelcard. Ride unlimited distance for 12 hours and only pay 14Euros unless you're a dolphin.

People and Culture

Venice has a rich history and it's all slowly sinking into the sea. By pumping water for industrial uses, Venetians unintentionally removed some of the city's geological foundation. Soft mud, islands and tides did the rest.

There are a few plans to remedy this problem, including floating pontoons, pumping water back into the soil around the lagoon, or "moving upstairs."

Let's see a few details waiting to be found in Venice.

Liuteria Veneziana , creates and repairs violins, guitars and the like.

St. Giacometto one of the oldest churches in Venice.

Floating fruit market at Ponte dei Pugni

Rialto Side "narrow road means good food."

Night in Venice is for lovers. Look at that sky!

Things to do & Recommendations

Venice has restaurant night life but not disco and club night life. Young people go over to the mainland for that.

Requirement: as always, get up as high as you can and have a look around. In Venice, you'll want to go up the San Marco tower .

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Venice Virtual Tour: The Magic of the Floating City

Discover the extraordinary world of Venice with a local on our immersive virtual tour

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Tour Overview

Join expert guide and Venice native Giovanna as we embark on a thrilling virtual journey to discover the splendours of the Serenissima. There’s nowhere in the world like Venice. An extraordinarily beautiful labyrinth of snaking canals and narrow alleys, mystery seems to lurk around every corner in this city that floats magically on the waters of the lagoon. Discover the fascinating history of Venice as Giovanna traces the story back to the sleepy island of Torcello, before learning all about the rise of the Republic that would become one of the world’s great maritime powers. We’ll be virtually exploring St. Mark’s Cathedral, the Doge’s Palace and much more - encountering artistic masterpieces and tales of intrigue along the way. Our virtual Venice tour is the perfect introduction to the marvels of the floating city from the comfort of your own home – join Giovanna today! If the day of the week or start time of this group tour doesn't work for you, please email us at [email protected] to arrange a suitable alternative date.

• Live broadcast from Venice
• Immersive webinar with local guide Giovanna
• In-depth exploration of Venice
• Have your questions answered by Giovanna

• Trace the fascinating history of Venice
• Chart the rise of the powerful maritime Republic
• Find out how the floating city is built
• Virtually explore St. Mark's Cathedral
• Learn the story of the Doge's Palace

Tour Description

Meet your guide: giovanna.

Ciao! I’m Giovanna, a native Venetian. One of the few survivors, I’m afraid. The thing is, people leave thinking life is tough here. I tried to move abroad, and had amazing experiences working as a designer for the Observer and Channel 4 in the UK.  But I came back home, convinced of the fact that Venice is magic.   I meet people from all over the world, some of whom speak very little English. And so I’ve learnt that you can communicate beyond words whomever you may be - as an individual, as an artist, as an architect or a politician. Interacting with people from all across the world has allowed me to better understand and love my hometown. It's my pleasure and joy to make my home a little bit yours.

What Exactly is a Through Eternity Virtual Tour?  

The world of travel might be on hold right now, but just because we're all staying at home to help the world overcome a common enemy doesn't mean we have to put our wanderlust on the back burner. Frustrated with not being able to get our travel fix, we decided to transform our award-winning tours into immersive virtual experiences, meaning you can still explore Italy’s spectacular archaeological sites and jaw-dropping museums from the comfort of your own home.

* Please note that the booking times are in US Eastern Standard Time and Rome, Italy CET is 6 hours ahead *

Fun and informative , our virtual tours take the form of online  real-time presentations  led by our  expert guides . Combining videos, high-definition photos and more, our guides will be sharing their wealth of knowledge and experience with you on these interactive walkthroughs of Italy’s most fascinating sites. The  live format  of our virtual tours means you’ll be able to ask your guide anything you wish, just like on a normal tour. We really believe it's the next best thing to being here!

As a sign of our gratitude to those who are on the front line fighting the Coronavirus, we would be more than happy to invite all  first responders ,  health workers  and  NHS workers  to join our Virtual Tours for free. Please message our office staff directly!

Please note that the proceeds from our online tours go directly to our guides, providing them with a valuable lifeline in these tough times for the world of travel. Thank you for your support!  

Discover the fascinating history of Venice through the eyes of a local

Magnificent Venice is like nowhere else on earth. Seeming to defy the laws of nature as it clings impossibly to the waters of the Venetian lagoon, the city’s charm is justly feted throughout the world. You might not be able to appreciate its jaw-dropping beauty in person right now, but our special immersive live webinar with local guide Giovanna is the perfect way to whet your appetite for your next trip to the city known as the Serenissima.

We’ll be tracing the history of Venice back to the fall of the Roman empire and the Barbarian invasions of Italy that pushed this small community further and further into the watery wastelands, and how over the next thousand years Venice rose to become one of the world’s most powerful empires. This is one story you don’t want to miss!

Take a virtual trip to St. Mark’s cathedral, one of the world’s most beautiful churches

Central to our tour will iconic St. Mark’s square, the epicentre of the Venetian Republic. One of the most breathtaking public spaces in the world, the piazza was once described by Napoleon as  Europe’s drawing room -  and it’s still Venice’s place to see and be seen today .  Dominating everything are the endless domes and spires of immense 11 th -century  St. Mark’s Basilica,  known as the  Church of Gold  for its shimmering mosaics both inside and out .  You’ll learn how St Mark’s owes its existence to an audacious holy theft, and how its masterful architectural fusion of Byzantine, Greek and Western traditions perfectly reflects  Venice’s uniquely cosmopolitan character. 

Explore the extraordinary Doge’s palace, centre of Venetian power for centuries  

On our virtual tour we’ll also be exploring the Doge’s Palace, whose distinctive Gothic colonnades and pink-hued marbles perfectly capture the city’s charm. Perched on a sweeping curve of Venice’s southern bank, it was from here that a succession of all-powerful Doges ruled over the maritime Republic for hundreds of years, and you can still sense the grandeur of those epic days echoing down its halls and galleries today, surrounded by masterpieces of Renaissance art by  Titian,   Tintoretto,   Veronese and Carpaccio .

Thanks to Giovanni’s enthralling narration you’ll learn who the doges were, and get the inside scoop on power-plays and political machinations worthy of a Hollywood thriller.   Discover why Venice’s elaborate and well-oiled political system was unmatched in the early-modern world, ruled with an iron fist by the forbidding  Council of Ten.  The incredible  Chamber of the Great Council  is one of the largest rooms in Europe, where important meetings took place surrounded by massive paintings glorifying the history of Venice.

Our immersive virtual Venice tour is the perfect way to get travelling again from the comfort of your own home – book your place today!

Tour Reviews

4.9 (20 reviews)

I found my tour of Venice, guided by Giovanna Di Cataldo most enjoyable. Ms Di Cataldo is knowledgeable, personable and knows how to turn a good story from historical facts. I am even more interested in planning a trip to Venice now that I know more about its history and beauty. I will continue to engage your tours and recommend them to my friends. Thank You, Janet

Janet - Mar 20, 2021

What a treat to sit in our living room, learn about the history and art of Venice, and be in live conversation with the charming Giovanna. I never thought it could be so easy. Highly recommend.

Christine Intagliata - Jan 09, 2021

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Venice, facts and travel tips

The romantic city of Venice is located in the Veneto region of Italy — one of the northernmost states. This ancient and historically important city was originally built on 100 small islands in the Adriatic Sea. Instead or roads, Venice relies on a series of waterways and canals.

One of the most famous areas of the city is the world-renowned Grand Canal thoroughfare, which was a major centre of the Renaissance . Another unmistakable area is the central square in Venice, called the Piazza San Marco . This is where you’ll find a range of Byzantine mosaics, the Campanile bell and, of course, the stunning St. Mark’s Basilica .

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Few cities can claim such a priceless art and history heritage as Venice . This unique city with its magical, spectacular scenery is not just beautiful; it is a real miracle of creative genius : a city built on mud, sand and the slime of a difficult, inhospitable landscape.

The biggest attraction in the gorgeous city of Venice is the architecture — which is enhanced by the ancient canals that surround it. As well as Piazza San Marco and St. Mark’s Basilica , the city is home to the Gothic masterpiece Doge’s Palace . This pink and white marble buildings has to be seen in the flesh to be fully appreciated. Not only is it a breathtaking example of Italian architecture, it is also the centre of Venice Carnival celebrations every year.

Just a short gondola ride from Doge’s Palace is the Peggy Guggenheim Collection , which is one of the world’s most illustrious modern art collections . If you’re looking for more traditional works from the Renaissance period, spend some time at the Galleria dell’Accademia , which houses several classics from this era.

There are many places in Venice which characterise the city’s illustrious history and association with the arts and architecture. Take the Bridge of Sighs , for example, which is a white limestone masterpiece that the interrogation rooms of Doge’s Palace to the prison.

But the most beautiful bridge in all of Venice has to be the Rialto Bridge . This ornate structure hangs over the Grand Canal with masterful confidence. Connecting San Polo to the sestieri of San Marco, the bridge has been rebuilt many times over the years.

If you’re looking for entertainment in Venice, you truly are spoilt for choice. Spend a few hours perusing the artworks at Museo Correr , or explore an exciting mix of Renaissance and modern art at Punta della Dogana.

Perhaps you'd prefer to take in an evening of ballet or live music at Teatro La Fenice , which is a truly magnificent 1000-seat theatre. If you're interested in the history of Venice, a trip to either the Lace Museum or Fortuny Museum will take you on a journey of discovery. And no trip to Venice should pass by without a trip to Ca’ d’Oro — a Venetian-Gothic palace that also happens to be home to the Franchetti collection of Renaissance art.

What is the best time of year to visit Venice?

Venice is always at its busiest and most vibrant in the summer , between the beginning of June and the end of July. A phenomenon called the acqua alta floods areas of Venice during the winter months between November and March , and this can affect access to Piazza San Marco .

But if you’re looking to party during the Venice Carnival , make sure you’re around towards the end of February and beginning of March . This is the time of year when music, costumes and a celebration of the arts takes over.

What is the weather and climate like in Venice?

Venice enjoys a relatively cool Mediterranean climate . Temperatures at the height of summer rarely exceed 32C, with the hottest months being July and August . The summer months also happen to be among the driest of the year too.

The time of year with the most rain is usually the spring months of April and May . However, the spring is a particularly nice time of the year to visit Venice if you don’t like hot weather, as average temperatures fluctuate between just 17C and 22C. The coldest months are December and January, when the average temperatures languish in the single digits.

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Experience the jewel of Venice as you stroll across the Rialto bridge , the most famous bridge spanning the Grand Canal. Discover the neighbourhood of Rialto, which became the banking centre of Venice, and the inspiration for Shakespeare's play, 'The Merchant of Venice'. Explore a bustling fish market, the heart of day to day life in the city, whilst learning about Venice's role in the medieval spice trade that spanned from Europe to South East Asia.

This is a private live virtual tour. Our professional, local guide will be showing you Venice’s most fascinating sights in real time, directly from the streets of Venice. You will be connected via video call and you can then explore the city together. With your experienced guide you will see more than just the Venice of today, you’ll also get a glimpse back in time because each tour is complemented with an excellent selection of multimedia. You will be shown historic photographs and videos to help with explanations, stories and the historical context of Venice's incredible and turbulent past. You can’t get any closer to history without a time machine!

The entire tour is designed to be as interactive as you desire. You can ask questions, you can request to go back and look at something again, you have all the freedom and participation of a private walking tour, all from the comfort of your own home.

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We begin the tour with a stunning view of the Grand Canal. Your local guide will introduce you to the beauty of Venice by first showing you the Ca’ d’Oro, one of the oldest palaces on the island. 

2. Pescaria

Visit the Pescaria, where every morning, for over 700 years, Venetian fishmongers have been selling fresh fish, a staple in local cuisine. 

3. Gondola Traghetto

Learn about Venice's most well known icon, the Gondola. But it's not just for tourists, the gondola is also a form of public transport in this incredible city. 

Explore the Erbaria market, where spices, herbs and flowers have been sold for centuries. 

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Admire the San Giacometto Church, traditionally considered the oldest church in the city, as well as the San Giacometto Campo, the so-called 'Wall Street' of Venice. 

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We will admire this architecture from the bottom, learning about the history of this beautiful bridge, before making our way to the top, to enjoy a spectacular view of the Grand Canal.

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Under coronavirus lockdown, La Serenissima – the most serene – has become just that. The canals have fallen silent, the water has stilled, and the souvenir stands are now shuttered. Venice has a melancholic beauty these days, seemingly subdued but gorgeous nevertheless.

With fleets of planes grounded and international travel at a standstill, seeing Venice in the flesh will have to wait. As an alternative, however, there is virtual travel, thanks to the internet.

Live webcam feeds give views of the startlingly quiet Grand Canal, while Google’s tours and street views provide digital access to the city’s historic attractions. The inexhaustible resource of YouTube is home to Venetian cooking tutorials and concerts from the city’s theatres. Films and literature have immortalised the atmosphere of the city, and Murano glass souvenirs can be perused and purchased from your sofa.

Here’s now to harness these resources for a vicarious visit to the floating city. And no, flooding your bathroom to simulate the lagoon is not necessary.

What to do:

Live stream venice.

Gaze upon an empty, silent Venice through the dozens of live webcam feeds accessible through YouTube. The I Love You Venice YouTube channel plays rolling footage from hotels’ CCTV to the accompaniment of vivacious Vivaldi-esque classical music.

Their Rolling Cam Venice video, self proclaimed as the “most beautiful live cam in Venice,” cuts between footage giving a holistic view of the deserted city, from the serene Grand Canal with the occasional chugging vaporetto (water bus) to the sun-lit basin of St Mark’s.

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Technology entrepreneurs Geneeo have filmed a 20-minute virtual reality gondola ride through Venice’s canals, which you can watch on YouTube. As you float past St Mark’s Square and under the Bridge of Sighs, drag the video around with your mouse or move your smartphone for 360 degree views. You can swivel right around and watch the stripey-T-shirted gondolier rowing rhythmically and listen to his lilting commentary. The soft splashes of the water against the hull and occasionally gentle clunks of the oar against the boat get quite hypnotic.

Through Google Arts and Culture, you can satisfy the cultural remit of your virtual visit to Venice. Indoor Google Street View lets you wander through the opulently brocaded 18th century interiors of Ca’ Rezzonico Museum , and take a turn in a richly frescoed room of the Palazzo Fortuny . More in-depth tours explain the history of Murano glass blowing , lead you around the resplendent Doge’s Palace with art historical information, and show you around a squero , a traditional boat yard where gondolas are made.

Finally, get some fresh air with Google Maps’ virtual tours of the city by vaporetto, gondola or on foot. You can easily spend hours getting as happily and hopelessly lost as in real life Venice.

Local flavours

Although your ingredients can’t come fresh from the Rialto Market, you can still use YouTube cooking classes to bring the taste of Venice to you.

All good Venetian dinners start at the bar, with a Spritz and some cicchetti (Venetian finger food). Executive chef Daniele Turco of the Gritti Palace Hotel in Venice demonstrates how to prepare some luxurious assorted cicchetti, but if you find it a little advanced, follow these recipes for Parma ham cicchetti and salmon cicchetti instead. Other classic recipes can be found on Saveur ’s website .

To accompany the nibbles, prepare yourself an Aperol Spritz, following the instructions from this Venetian bartender , who ups the ante by mixing the drink while riding a gondola. As the video suggests, you don’t need to be overly precise with your measurements. Just keep tasting it and making necessary alterations until you need to pour another one.

For the main course, look to Russell Norman, London restaurateur and author of Polpo: A Venetian Cookbook (of Sorts) . His aesthetically and aurally pleasing cooking videos show how to prepare bigoli in salsa , which is spaghetti with an anchovy sauce, and a risotto with Amarone wine and radicchio .

Alternatively, try these endearing videos of Venetian grandmothers demonstrating how to make asparagus risotto and risi e bisi , which put simply is rice and peas.

Setting the scene

You can turn to a wealth of films, books, and music to experience the more intangible aspects of the city’s character.

Classical music buffs will be thinking of composer Claudio Monteverdi at this point, who produced two of his operatic masterpieces in the city, or Venetian-born Antonio Vivaldi, whose baroque music is paid homage to in many daily concerts in Venice. You can watch a video of Vivaldi’s Gloria performed by an all-female orchestra in Venice. Alternatively, imagine yourself in the city’s La Fenice opera house, which was rebuilt after a fire in 1996, and watch excerpts from operas performed there on their YouTube channel .

It may not have been their intention, but some films and books have captured the atmosphere of the city so vividly that this, and not the plot, becomes the viewers’ lasting memory.

Away from sunny promenades and tangerine-coloured Spritzes, Daphne du Maurier succeeds in distilling the dystopian, disorienting character of Venice into her supernatural thriller, Don’t Look Now . The reader experiences that feeling of unease that creeps up on night time wanderers through Venice’s eerily dark alleys, echoing with footsteps and disembodied voices.

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Thomas Mann’s novel Death in Venice , translated into film by Luchino Visconti, portrays another morbid side to the city, mirroring its decadence and decay through the plague that finally kills the protagonist. Both book and film express Venice’s fragile, ephemeral beauty, threatened today by rising tides and, until a few months ago, overtourism. Note, however, that if you are mentally escaping to Venice to switch off from coronavirus for a while, this story is a little too topical and best avoided.

For one of the most poetically piquant descriptions of Venice, read Jan Morris’s book Venice . The pages weigh heavy with curious, witty, and wonderfully described information about the city and the whole book reads like a love letter to Venice.

Bring it home

Before your virtual holiday comes to an end, don’t forget to commemorate it with some Venetian-made souvenirs. The holy trinity of Serenissima souvenirs is Murano glass, a mask, and Burano lace.

Glass artist Alessia Fuga creates glass sculptures and jewellery in her studio on the island of Murano, famous for its glass blowing workshops. She has been recognised as one of the top 40 international beadmakers and her vibrant coloured beads can be purchased on her website .

Masks adorn every souvenir stand in Venice, but most have travelled many air miles to get there. Not so at Ca’ Macana , a workshop that produces masks following original craft techniques, worked by the hands of Venetians themselves. There are traditional styles, such as the plague doctor with the long curved nose, and more whimsical feathered and gilded styles too, all of which can be bought online.

Burano lace, from the eponymous island, is an ancient art kept alive by elderly ladies and a handful of ateliers. The intricate designs are now woven into everything from napkins to bedsheets, such as in the boutique of Martina Vidal . Drop her an email if your browsing turns to buying on her website.

Anything else?

After disastrous flooding and now coronavirus, Venice has reached a critical point in its long history, which may transpire to be a moment for radical change.

The dearth of tourists (in person anyway), has shone a harsh light on Venice’s economic mono-dependence on tourism. Questions which many Venetians feel should have been addressed long ago may now actually be considered, such as the environmental impact of cruise ships in the lagoon or the extortionate rent prices for residents.

If you want to explore this other, socially conscious side of the city, watch DW’s documentary about the threat of mass tourism and the dire housing situation in Venice.

Finally, you can’t leave Venice, virtually or otherwise, without learning a local phrase. Particularly apt in this moment might be the cry of “duri i banchi”, which translates as something like “stay strong!”

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Are you stuck at home, dreaming of travelling to Italy? Well, what if I said that you can? Have a look at these amazing virtual tours of Italy – from Florence, Rome and Venice virtual tours, to virtual tours of Italian museums, online cooking classes, and lots more!

If you’re reading this, 2020 was probably the year you were finally planning to travel to Italy, but your plans are now on hold – who knows for how long.

Or maybe you’re just bored and dreaming of Italy , of visiting David in Florence , marvelling in front of the Last Supper in Milan , hiking Cinque Terre or the Dolomites .

If these were ‘normal’ times, you’d be looking at flights and start making plans – but this is 2020. 

What if I said that in a way, Italy has never been so close? True, you may not be able to travel there physically, but you can experience Italy from the comfort of your own home , thanks to many different virtual Italy tours, cooking classes, and other online travel experiences. 

You’ll be able to learn the secrets of the Colosseum, admire the Uffizi in Florence, learn how to make fresh pasta… and a lot more. These are just some of the best virtual tours of Italy , created over the last few months, for visitors from all over the world to experience our beautiful country. 

If you know of any more Italy virtual tours or other travel experiences , feel free to share them with us!

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Venice Virtual Tours

1) St. Mark’s Basilica Virtual Tour

Have you always wanted to visit Venice ? This 2-hour St Mark’s Basilica tour is your chance to explore the floating city’s most famous church , a true architectural wonder with a history stretching over one thousand years. 

Follow licensed guides as they narrate a millennia of Venetian history in a fun and informative manner, before moving to St. Mark’s and learning about its art, architecture, and hidden symbols. 

This tour is organised by Take Walks – for any virtual tour you join , you’ll receive a $25 voucher you can use to book any live tour over the next 2 years, not just in Italy!

2) Venice Highlights Webinar

Venice is a unique and fascinating city, and there’s nothing better than exploring it with a local! In the duration of this 1-hour Venice webinar , you’ll be led on a virtual walk around the city, learning about iconic sights such as St. Mark’s Basilica, Rialto Bridge, Murano and the famous gondolas. 

It’s a great chance to chat with a Venice connoisseur , so make sure you have all your questions at hand!

3) Free Tour of Doge’s Palace

Google Arts & Culture is a great way to explore many of Italy’s best sights and museums for free.

If you want to virtually travel to Venice , one of the best tours on offer is that of Doge’s Palace. You approach the Palace from the water, gliding under the iconic Bridge of Sighs connecting the Palace to the former prisons nearby.

Afterwards, you can enter the palace, wander the corridors and explore its luxurious rooms, taking a close look to some of the most notable artworks like Carpaccio’s Lion of St. Mark. 

You can find many other Venice museums on Google Arts & Culture, including Ca’ Rezzonico – Museum of the 18th Century, Museo Correr , and the legendary Biennale .

4) Explore a Squero

Google Arts & Culture is not just for museums! You can also learn about local crafts and traditions – for example, you can virtually visit a Venetian squero , workshops in courtyards hidden throughout the city where gondolas are built by hand.

Florence Virtual Tours

5) Florence Highlights Webinar

If you’ve visited Italy in the past, or you’re considering doing so, I’m sure Florence features in your travel plans.

Did you know you can explore the best Florence highlights in just one hour, without having to worry about the heat and the crowds? This Florence webinar offers the perfect intro to places like the Florence Duomo, Ponte Vecchio , the most famous squares in the city, and naturally Michelangelo’s David!

There’s also a Q&A session at the end , with a Florence guide at hand sharing local tips – so you can start planning your future visit!

6) Free Uffizi Virtual Visit

If you only have time to visit one place in Florence , it would have to be the Uffizi Gallery . This art gallery shows the best artworks of the Italian renaissance, including the two famous Botticelli masterpieces – The Birth of Venus and The Primavera . 

The Hypervisions section of the Uffizi website offers a high-tech virtual experience, allowing you to visit specific rooms or explore individual artworks. There are also virtual tours you can follow , and all images shown can be enlarged up to 40 times to appreciate even the smaller details.

7) Uffizi Gallery Virtual Tour

Sure, exploring by yourself is all well and good- but to really make the most of your time at the Uffizi, it’s better to visit (even virtually) with a guide. 

This virtual tour of the Uffizi Gallery takes place twice a week. Over the course of two hours, you’ll explore the life and work of Renaissance masters like Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael and Botticelli with a local Florentine art historian, broadcasting from their home in the heart of the city. 

You’ll also learn about pictorial techniques and about life in Florence during the Renaissance , plus a lot more – you’ll just have to join to find out. 

Rome Virtual Tours

8) Colosseum Virtual Tour

I mean, who hasn’t dreamed of visiting the mighty Colosseum , the symbol of the power of Ancient Rome?

The history of the Colosseum is one of light and darkness, or death and glory, symbolised by the feared and revered Gladiators , who battled to their death amidst these ancient walls. 

This virtual tour of the Colosseum is an hour-long journey to this ancient Roman arena and its history, accompanied by a licensed guide and Rome expert . Get ready to discover the Colosseum from different viewpoints, and to learn secrets and curious facts.

9) Vatican Virtual Tour

This tour focuses on the two most famous attractions in the Vatican – St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museums. 

Over the course of an hour, you’ll be introduced to their history and treasures. The tour starts with the Basilica , learning about its architecture and artworks like Michelangelo’s Pietà , before moving on to the Museums and admiring some of the best exhibits. 

You’ll end your exploration at the Sistine Chapel – get ready to be amazed!

10) Sistine Chapel Virtual Tour

If you want to know more about the Sistine Chapel and the genius of Michelangelo, this dedicated tour is for you! You will learn about Michelangelo’s life and work , about the symbolism hidden in the various parts of the chapel, and about life in Rome at the time.

However, this is not all – for centuries, the Sistine Chapel has been the location of the Conclave , the papal election. During the tour, stories about the Conclave and its rituals will also be shared.  

11) Discover Ancient Rome

When I say ‘Rome’ , what do you think? If Ancient Rome is your answer , you’ll love this virtual tour !

Over the course of one hour, you’ll be led on a virtual walk through some of the most iconic Ancient Rome locations, which survive to the present day. Start with the Colosseum , and its dark tales of gladiators and intrigue; then move onto the Palatine Hill , to learn about the foundation of the city. 

You’ll also explore the Roman Forum , where you’ll journey back to the time of the markets and of Caesar’s assassination. 

Other Virtual Tours of Italy

12) Milan Duomo Virtual Tour

Italy is full of beautiful churches, but if you asked me what the most beautiful one is, I would respond with no hesitation – the Duomo of Milan !

True, I am from Milan, so I guess I am biased – but there’s something special about our cathedral , its façade with statues and spires, its interiors with stained-glass windows, and the amazing rooftop terrace. 

If you want to know more about our Duomo, you can have a look at GetYourGuide’s FREE Milan Duomo Tour! It’s a wonderful 20-min video, narrated by a licensed Milan guide, covering the locations visited during traditional Duomo tour. Find the free Duomo tour (along with many others) on GetYourGuide’s The World At Home page ! 

Looking for other ways to explore Milan from your home? Have a look at our full post about Milan virtual tours!

13) Pompeii Virtual Tour

Pompeii is probably Italy’s most mysterious town , frozen in time at the moment when it was destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. 

It’s also one of those places in Italy that is best explored with a guide, to learn not only about the town’s history and tragic demise, but also about life and culture at the time of Ancient Rome. 

This amazing virtual Pompeii tour does just that – in one hour, you’ll travel to the heart of Southern Italy with a guide, who will bring the history of Pompeii and its inhabitants to life. 

14) Introduction to Italian Wine

Think about Italy. What drink comes to mind? More than likely, the answer will be wine – but how much do you really know about Italian wine?

If the answer is ‘not much’ , that this virtual wine tour led by an Italian sommelier is just what you need. You’ll learn about the history of wine in Italy and the difference between Italian wine regions , focusing on those surrounding Venice, Florence, and Rome. 

After taking this tour, you’ll know what wine to order when visiting Italy!

15) Wines from the Past

The love Italians have for wine is not a recent fashion – it stretches over thousands of years, to the time of Ancient Greeks and Romans. Back then, wine was consumed differently compared to now , most of the times with the addition of honey and spices or fruit. 

Wine and history lovers will love this Wines from the Past virtual tour , available on Airbnb Experiences, led by an archaeologist from Naples. Over the course of an hour, you’ll learn about the history of wine in the Italian peninsula , from the times of Pompeii to the Renaissance. 

You’ll also prepare different types of spiced wine to enjoy with your family and friends, and find out about ancient cuisine!

Virtual Italian Cooking Classes 

16) Online Pizza Cooking Class

True, you can have pizza nowadays these days, but after taking this online pizza-making course with Italian chefs you’ll sure impress your friends at your next dinner party!

You’ll learn how to make perfect pizza dough , but not only – the chefs will also reveal the history of pizza in Italy, and how the famous ‘Pizza Margherita’ came to be. There will also be time to ask about the perfect toppings, but remember – pineapple is not allowed!

17) Online Pasta Cooking Class

After pizza, there comes pasta! Learn about Italy’s most famous export in a fun, interactive virtual pasta cooking class , where you’ll find out all the secrets on how to make pasta from scratch. 

The chefs will also teach you how to make their favourite sauces , and there will be time to ask them to share their nonna’s cooking secrets. Trust me, your dinner parties will be very popular!

18) Online Tiramisu Class

No Italian meal is complete without a dessert, and Italy’s most favourite is definitely tiramisù!

Originally from Venice, this delicious mascarpone and coffee concoction can now be found all through the peninsula – and thanks to this online tiramisù class on Airbnb Experiences , you can learn how to make it in just an hour and a half!

Spoiler alert – making tiramisù is super easy and also very, very rewarding. The only challenge will be making sure you share it with your family and friends, rather than just eating the whole thing!

Airbnb Experiences also offer many more online Italy experiences – like a Medici escape room to learn about Florence history in a fun way, a themed tour about Caravaggio in Rome, a pasta cooking class with an opera singer and a lot more.

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The musei civici di venezia from a totally new perspective..., discover the museums of venice with google art & culture ...explore the splendid museums interior with  the street view virtual tour and admire particular aspects of masterpieces in the collections in gigapixel resolution and discover the stories and curiosities of our museums with the online exhibitions , discover venetia 1600 virtual tour: a history waiting to be discovered a brand new in-depth activity specially designed for adults and for schools allows visitors to take a virtual tour of the exhibition dedicated to the 1600s in venice at the doge's palace..

VENETIA 1600 Virtual Tour: a history waiting to be discovered

Online Exhibit Ca Pesaro: Up Close With Klimt’s Judith II

Virtual Tour – Doge’s Palace

“The Lion of Saint Mark” by Vittore Carpaccio…in Gigapixel

Virtual Tour – Ca’ Rezzonico

“The Grand Canal from Palazzo Balbi towards the Rialto” by Canaletto…in Gigapixel

Online Exhibit Ca Rezzonico: Canaletto’s Secret

Online Exhibit Ca Rezzonico: A journey into 18th-Century Venice

Virtual Tour – Museum of Natural History

Online Exhibit Museum of Natural History: The Museum of thrills

Virtual Tour – Palazzo Mocenigo

Online Exhibit Palazzo Mocenigo: Museum of Textiles, Costumes and Perfume

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