Best Things to Do in Venice on Vacation | Travel Tips by Flytographer

Kaity's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Trattoria Pizza de Mamo was perfection from beginning to end! Our best meal in the coziest of restaurants.

What are the best things to do in Venice?

We had the best tour with Genny from Wander Woman Venice - such an engaging tour for our kids and Genny knew everyone in Venice. It was such a fun experience and she is the best of the best. It felt like she was my best friend. We also LOVED the women at Row Venice. Such a magical experience that I will never forget.

What is the best tip for celebrating your birthday in Venice?

Just explore and soak in every small alleyway and every grand piazza. The entire island is magical and I cannot wait to go back.

Visited Venice in October

Photo Shoot Location: Rialto to San Polo

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Teresa's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Hands down Osteria Alle Testiere restaurant. Fantastic food in a small intimate place.

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Gondola ride hands down!

What is the best tip for a romantic getaway in Venice?

Allow some free time to just sit and have a cafe in one of the outdoor restaurants and people watch.

Visited Venice in October

Photo Shoot Location: Venice Gondola Ride

Alberto in Venice for Flytographer

Jordan's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Corte 1642 was a great restaurant. It is a little hidden gem with a modern take on Italian cusine.

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Find the narrowest road in Venice.

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Venice?

Wander the streets of Venice the entire city is surrounded by beauty. Don’t be afraid to get lost.

Visited Venice in October

Photo Shoot Location: Cannaregio and Castello

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Renee's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Ristorante Levante Cannaregio Food and wine, amazing. Service, top notch. We sat inside as it was cooler than expected but indoors is a lovely as out. Thanks to our photographer, Olga, for introducing us to this cool part of Venice!

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Just wandering around the island and finding beautiful doors, alleys and waterways.

What is your best travel tip for Venice?

Take it slow and don't worry about getting lost! That is part of the fun. There were no bad days in Venice!

Visited Venice in September

Photo Shoot Location: Cannaregio and Castello

Olga in Venice for Flytographer

Megan's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Brunch Café for breakfast. Not the most authentic Italian name, but those Nutella pancakes, fruit, coffees were beyond delicious.

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Row Venice!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Venice?

Check out the local playgrounds! It’ll give you an excuse to walk the city, stop off for snacks/drinks along the way, and motivate your kids to keep going for some free fun.

Visited Venice in September

Photo Shoot Location: San Marco

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Denise's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Harry’s bar

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Walking around taking it all in

What is your best travel tip for Venice?

Stay at the JW Marriott. Great place and has its own shuttle boat

Visited Venice in September

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Olga in Venice for Flytographer

Radhika's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Cafe Florian is a great place for breakfast and historic and a beautiful venue for pics ! Right off the square !

Visited Venice in August

Photo Shoot Location: San Marco

Olga in Venice for Flytographer

Roy's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Il Ridotto, a highly acclaimed restaurant located in Venice, Italy, known for its intimate atmosphere and exquisite dining experience. The restaurant is situated near St. Mark's Square, making it a convenient spot for those exploring the heart of Venice. offers a modern take on traditional Venetian cuisine, with a focus on high-quality ingredients and creative presentation. The menu typically includes fresh seafood, a staple in Venetian cuisine, along with seasonal produce.

What are the best things to do in Venice?

We were there for the la biennale arts festival. The Venice Biennale has had a profound impact on the contemporary art world, serving as a major venue for artists to gain international recognition and for the public to engage with cutting-edge art and ideas.

What is the best tip for a romantic getaway in Venice?

While gondola rides are a quintessential Venetian experience, opting for a private ride at sunset along less crowded canals can be incredibly romantic. Consider starting near the quieter canals of Dorsoduro or Cannaregio neighborhoods instead of the busy spots near St. Mark's Square.

Visited Venice in August

Photo Shoot Location: San Marco

Olga in Venice for Flytographer

Dara's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Pasta Pasta, a to-go pasta place that’s great when you are on a short time schedule.

What are the best things to do in Venice?

The Saint Mark's Basilica tour. Gondola ride

Visited Venice in August

Photo Shoot Location: San Marco

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Jen's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

The artichoke and smoked ricotta risotto at Cantina Aziende Agricole was one of the best meals of our lives!

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Food tour with Secret Food Tours, Hiking in Dolomites

Visited Venice in August

Photo Shoot Location: San Marco

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Kyllene's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Club del Doge at Hotel Gritti - wonderful views, food, service!

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Evening gondola ride through the off the beaten path side canals.

Visited Venice in July

Photo Shoot Location: Custom Route

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Willette's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Regina Corner Restaurant Our favorite restaurant Food was excellent. We were introduced to the the classic Venetian dessert drink sgroppino. Everything is so good! We love it :)

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Landmarks, sights, being a walkable city

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Venice?

Many stairs. Hard to navigate with wheels but i see many ppl do that.

Visited Venice in August

Photo Shoot Location: Rialto to San Polo

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Rebecca's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Timon was by far one of our favorites. Situated on one of the canals, this little place was perfect for spending our last night in Venice. The marinated meat board with potatoes, vegetables, etc was amazing. The wine selection was excellent.

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Walks of Italy tour which included a 30 minutes gondola ride was perfect. Our tour guide was a Venitian and shared the city with us in such an authetic way. Burano is such a cute place, spend an entire afternoon there.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Venice?

Purchase water slings and stainless steel bottles to stay hydrated during summer days. Tour in the morning and late evening and rest in the mid day. Book a flytographer and tell your kids that if they cooperate during the session, you'll keep the photos during vacation to a minimum (kids seem to hate posing for pics and wouldn't we all just like to enjoy the moment?) It's a win-win.

Visited Venice in July

Photo Shoot Location: Rialto to San Polo

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Petra's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Restaurant La Zucca

Visited Venice in July

Photo Shoot Location: San Marco

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Leslie's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

San toma trattoria was great

Visited Venice in July

Photo Shoot Location: San Marco

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Mary's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

After our photo shoot, Marta recommended a restaurant right near we were ended: Muro Venezia. It was excellent! The food was amazing and the staff were so welcoming and friendly. We loved eating in a neighborhood that was far way from the tourist bustle. We also had a nice stop in a little place for cicchetti and a Select Spritz one afternoon: Un Mondo Divino.

What are the best things to do in Venice?

We loved our tour of Doge's Palace. Great for learning about the history of Venice. We also spent a lovely day at Lido, enjoying the beach.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Venice?

Pack light. It's not easy to lug suitcases around.

Visited Venice in June

Photo Shoot Location: Rialto to San Polo

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Jeannette's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Eating at one of the restaurants in Piazza de San Marcos is a must as you have amazing views and dine while listening to live music. Food is excellent too.

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Visiting the Punta de Dolgana was great because there were less crowds and fabulous views of the area. Great eats and museums nearby too. Another must highlight is the gondola ride. They take cash only and if you want to have live music or guitarist playing, you need to reserve in advance. A walking tour of Venice was wonderful as we were able to explore the area and go at our own pace.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Venice?

There’s plenty of gelato and sweets to keep the kids happy. :)

Visited Venice in June

Photo Shoot Location: Dorsoduro

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Alexandra's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Our family loved our excursion with Row Venice! What a fun way to see the beauty of Venice, learn about some of the history as well as present day Venice, all while learning to row! This really kept the kids engaged, but was great for the whole family.

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Venice?

Keep it fun! There is lots to see in Venice! Venice was a city we really enjoyed just getting lost in and seeing what we stumbled upon. We were happy to have a couple of things booked, but leave the rest of our time there open to explore!

Visited Venice in May

Photo Shoot Location: Rialto to San Polo

Olga in Venice for Flytographer

Clarielle's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Ristorante La Fornace in Murano because that's where we got engaged!

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Taking a trip to Lido Beach!

What is your best travel tip for Venice?

Cannaregio is a great neighborhood for a convenient stay.

Visited Venice in June

Photo Shoot Location: San Marco

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Marci's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Gam gam restaurant for great quality food at good prices and good portions, a menu with “something different” than the rest. Crepes by Pepe & Irene, only had once but super good and original.

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Definitely worth the trip to see Murano and my fave Burano. Glass making workshop with Fabio!

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Venice?

You will walk a lot and can’t do everything you will want to but it’s ok. Explore the neighborhood where you are staying.

Visited Venice in June

Photo Shoot Location: Cannaregio and Castello

Siza in Venice for Flytographer

Christina's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best things to do in Venice?

We liked San Marco square and doing a gondola ride however it was exploring Cannaregio and the quieter less touristy areas just outside the center that made us get a real feel for how the locals live in Venice

What is the best tip for travelling with kids to Venice?

Don’t overbook yours each day. Maybe do one big activity per day and leave time to roam on your own pace

Visited Venice in June

Photo Shoot Location: San Marco

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Theresa's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Flytographer, private boat ride from airport to Venice, the fish market, gondola ride, the Alta Aqua bookstore, and walking everywhere without cars around!

Visited Venice in May

Photo Shoot Location: Rialto to San Polo

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Kayla's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Trattoria Ai Cacciatori - absolutely adored the food here!

What are the best things to do in Venice?

My favorite experience was the gondola ride! Yes, it is touristy, but it is the only place in the world you can take a gondola! We went first thing in the morning and it was very peaceful.

What is the best tip for a romantic getaway in Venice?

Get out of the touristy areas and just explore all of the side streets / canals!

Visited Venice in May

Photo Shoot Location: Venice Gondola Ride

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Kristina's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Spicy Puppa was amazing for a delicious affordable meal!!

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Chichetti tour, cooking class with mama Isa, and of course tiramisu and gelato!!

Visited Venice in May

Photo Shoot Location: San Marco

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Kevin's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best things to do in Venice?

We liked the doges palace, gondola ride, Punta Della Dogana, Basilica di San Marco, island of Murano, and the districts of Dorsoduro and Santa Croce. Anytime we went on the off beaten path, we liked it a lot.

What is your best travel tip for Venice?

Wake up early or stay late at night for the best pictures with few crowds. Midnight stroll has a certain charm to it unlike other cities we’ve been too. Not a lot is open at that time but the lights give it a magic feeling.

Visited Venice in May

Photo Shoot Location: San Marco

Marta in Venice for Flytographer

Ramona's Travel Tips for Venice

What are the best places to eat and drink in Venice?

Marco Polo restaurant was recommended by one of our tour guides. We knew we'd found a local favorite when it was full of gondaleers eating lunch. The staff was pleasant and he food was fresh and packed with all the flavors of the sea.

What are the best things to do in Venice?

Our guided tour of St. Mark's and viewing the piazza below from the balcony was one of our favorite experiences in Venice.

What is the best tip for celebrating your anniversary in Venice?

Get lost- literally! We wandered off the main streets and stumbled across a park full of families and learned about the history of Venice's oldest Jewish ghetto. We met some amazing people and would never have had those experiences if we hadn't embraced getting lost in the city.

Visited Venice in April

Photo Shoot Location: Rialto to San Polo

Olga in Venice for Flytographer