How To Plan a Trip To Venice Italy 2025 || Soulful Venice Travel Guide with Practical Tips

A First-Timer’s 2-Day Guide to Italy’s Most Beautiful City
Venice and all Tips and Hacks.

In this episode, we share with you experiences from our
trip to Venice. If this is your first time this guide is for you.

Venice, Italy’s floating city, is a breathtaking destination that defies description. With its canals, bridges, and gondolas, it offers a unique experience that can only be fully appreciated by exploring it on foot. The city’s rich history, stunning architecture, and vibrant culture make it a must-visit for travelers seeking a truly unforgettable experience.

A two and a half day itinerary for Venice is provided, highlighting must-see attractions and local experiences. The itinerary includes a morning ride to Burano, exploring hidden corners like Calle Varisco and Libreria Acqua Alta, and a sunset view from St. Mark’s Campanile. The final day includes a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica and a local lunch before departing for Florence.


Timeline :
0:00 Intro
1:41 Location & Orientation
2:08 How Venice was Built
2:50 Getting To Venice
4:00 Where To Stay
4:50 City Tax and Venice Access Fees
5:05 Getting Around Venice
7:07 When To Visit
7:27 Must See Places
7:50 Frari & Scuola
8:52 Traghetto
9:47 Cicchetti & Spritz
10:28 Accademia Bridge
11:21 Vaporetto Pass
11:45 Rialto Bridge
12:27 Pizza in Venice ?
-- Day 2 --
12:45 Vaporetto Line 1 Grand Canal
13:08 Burano
14:38 Murano
14:46 Back to Venice
15:10 Calle Varisco
15:25 Libreria Acqua Alta
15:57 Contarini del Bovolo
16:14 St. Mark's Square
16:50 Bridge of Sighs
17:24 St. Mark's Campanile
-- Day 3 --
18:30 Morning Vibes
19:15 St. Mark's Basilica Tour
20:28 Caio Venice


Hotel San Geremia :
https://maps.app.goo.gl/G161q4opzCvx3...


Excellent Map of Venice :
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/vie...

Important Links:
Saint Mark's Square Tickets Link :
https://basilicasanmarco.skiperforman...
Doge's Palace Ticket Link :
https://www.visitmuve.it/en/tickets/


💡 Quick recap:
ATVO Bus from airport to city
24-hour Vaporetto pass (or 48-hour if staying longer)
Book timed tickets for St. Mark’s Basilica & the Campanile
Don’t miss cicchetti and spritz
Always carry cash for small places
Wear waterproof, comfy shoes
And—get lost on purpose at least once



🎫 Tip: Buy your ACTV 24-hour Vaporetto pass right away—it’s €25 and valid for unlimited rides on water buses. You can get it at ticket machines near major stops or via the AVM Venezia app. Trust me, it pays for itself quickly!

A quick note that we used Airalo and Maya Mobile for all our data needs. These are very affordable and easy to set up eSims and we highly recommend them. While in Italy for inter city train tickets we booked mostly from an easy to use app called Omio.



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