Venice
There's nowhere else like it. A city built on water, where the streets are canals and the buses are boats. Venice can feel overwhelming with tourists around St. Mark's, but wander ten minutes in any direction and you'll find a quiet campo with a single café and laundry hanging between buildings. That's the real Venice.
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How many days do I need in Venice?
2 to 3 days. Day one: St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace (book online to skip lines, €30 combined), get lost in the streets around Rialto Bridge. Day two: explore Dorsoduro — the Accademia Gallery, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and Campo Santa Margherita for spritz hour. Day three: take the vaporetto to Burano (colorful houses) and Murano (glass workshops). Getting lost is half the fun here.
How expensive is Venice?
Venice has a reputation for being pricey, and sitting at a café in St. Mark's Square will confirm it (€15 for a coffee with a view). But cicchetti bars — Venice's version of tapas — serve small bites for €1-3 each with wine for €2-4. A basic hotel costs €100-180/night, or try the Giudecca or Mestre for better rates. Water bus passes (€25 for 24hrs, €35 for 48hrs) are essential.
Is a gondola ride worth it?
It's a once-in-a-lifetime thing for many people. Official rates are €80 for 30 minutes during the day, €100 after 7pm, for up to 6 passengers — so split with friends to make it affordable. The traghetto (gondola ferry) crosses the Grand Canal for €2 and gives you a quick taste. If you skip the gondola, a vaporetto ride down the Grand Canal at sunset is equally magical and costs just a transit ticket.