Grazie, all excellent tips. As a Canadian who stayed in Venice for the month of April 2022, I can confirm that these are things all tourists need to know. One DO I might add is to learn a few phrases in Italian, the basic please, thank you, good morning, where is the bathroom, how much does that cost? It is so appreciated when you at least try. I had a wonderful time living in Castelo like a local and going to places not many tourists take the time to see. Venice is enchanting, the history amazing and the people are wonderful. Yep, the food is pretty darn good too. Esplorare Venezia, trova i suoi tesori nascosti. Innamorarsi del suo fascino 💖
As a fellow venetian I can confirm that all you said is completely correct, it seems like you know the city really well and it makes me truly happy that somebody being born 10.000km away from my country chose to come here
Venice has always been a very economical holiday for me. I go for around 4 days, rent an apartment, buy groceries from shops and the early morning boats that bright fresh fruit and vegetables to their piazza market stands and eat one or two meals in casa each day, walk, and catch traghetti (the functional, mostly standing, "ferry" boat gondole that locals use along the Grand Canal) for about 2 or 3 Euro, and only go out to eat or drink in local or establishments off of the well trodden tourist trails. I usually spend, with the rental shared with one or two others, about €30 to €50 per day in total. When I've been by myself, I've stayed in a nunnery to make the trip even cheaper, and keep my money for the galleries and museums.
Sono una delle persone che hanno pulito uno degli alloggi di cui parli. Purtroppo devo ammettere che molti turisti non hanno rispettato né la città né il nostro lavoro. Solo sabato scorso ci hanno rotto una tenda della finestra ( presumibilmente appendendosi) e completamente divelto la porta dell' armadio di camera. Per non parlare della spazzatura ( una busta grande di tipo condominiale piena di bottiglie vuote di alcolici e superalcolici sono di solito la vostra spazzatura) . Abituatevi a fare la differenziata della spazzatura, perché noi dobbiamo metterci le mani per dividerla, altrimenti prendiamo la multa. E questo significa poco rispetto del nostro lavoro e del nostro tempo.
@@casomai a molti sfugge il concetto di 'differenziata'. Unita alla maleducazione di tanti,il risultato è quello di cui lei parla. Gli stessi individui che poi ,magari, fanno il video su TT, raccontando quanto la città,(questa ,od altre) ,pecchi a loro parere in pulizia Hanno la trave nell'occhio, ma non se ne accorgono
I agree with most of what you said except for one thing. Venice has little to no benches, so that forces people to sit on steps and other areas. If the city doesn't like people doing that then they should invest in some benches. Other than that, Venice is one of my favorite cities to visit.
I have always found Italians lovely, helpful, and VERY courteous. I work at being respectful, and over the years have learned to get along in Italian, but even when I only knew Grazie and Buongiorno, they never failed to reciprocate. I usually rent an apartment, and I often receive little welcome gifts from the owners, and in turn I leave then a thank you gift. As for the Venetians or Veneziani, I LOVE chatting with them and getting to know them, and find the SO FRIENDLY, even in the most tourist trodden paths, they respond very well to anyone who makes an effort to treat them with respect and not as service (I saw an American in this feed refer to them as Venusians, but they are not from Venus, and call the locales "rude." I'd be rude too with tourist who did not know where they were or could not be bothered to learn). Fare una bella figura and sempre cortesia.
Not sure. My experience was horrible in Venice: got shouted at very rudely twice. I am very polite and always greet in local language entering & leaving the establishment. I was refused to be served at a Bar/deli and fruit shop because I didn’t speak Italian. Not only refused but shouted at. After Venice, I travelled to Paris and despite not speaking French my polite Bonjour and smile was reciprocated by warm welcomes everywhere. I am traveling again to Venice for the art Biennale this year, hope it’s a different experience.
One thing TO DO is to walk on the right, not the left. I was thoroughly told off by a local for walking on the left. I have been 7 times now and I am returning in November and will keep to the right!
Thanks for these helpful tips on what not to do in Venice! Planning my trip and these insights will definitely come in handy for a smoother and more enjoyable experience. Can't wait to explore this unique city! 🇮🇹✨
First time I watch your videos. I just subscribed, of course, and I promise I will follow your advice in June, when I visit the city for the second time. I love Venice.
I love Venice it's my most favorite place to vacation. The people are so kind and friendly and helpful. I would live there year round if I could. Happy Easter friends
Some good tips here. I second the suggestion of a trip to Murano, it's great and not as busy as the obvious spots. The old ghetto is worth a visit too as is the nearby Kosher restaurant.
Getting a vapperato pass is a requirement on a visit , going down the Grand Canal at night looking into the palacios with the marvelous chandeliers is wonderful?
My first visit to Venice was part of one of my first international trips. I had not yet learned to pack light, and somewhere i got the idea I should pack all that stuff in more small bags rather than fewer large ones. As a result, my partner and I ended up with FIVE bags total. My partner was disabled and unable to carry any, so it was left to me to lug them all from the vaparetto stop, over countless cobblestones, and over several bridges, to our hotel (and back at the end of the stay). Needless to say, I learned my lesson, and Venice was a very good teacher. Guys, thanks for another good and helpful video. I'm returning to Venice in October (with one suitcase). Lucky me!
We are visiting Venice from Sacramento California right at this moment on Monday, September 11, 2023 for a week and enjoying your video, getting ready to walk out the VRBO door to use your suggestions!👍
We are visiting Italy for the first time next April and I am a big fan of your video's. The tips and advice you provide and are helping to take a little of the stress out of the planning--and are just fun to watch! Thanks so much for posting these!!!
I'm in Venice at the moment, if you need to drop your bags at your Airbnb, then by all means do it. Many people still do and so did I. I visited St, Marcos Vasilicca yesterday and went to Doge's palace today, the experience was awesome. Every morning we have gone to Dolce Vita for awesome pastries for breakfast. We started our travels landing in Rome immediately went to Venice. Here's some advise, invest in a butt pillow for the loooong plain ride and for any long train rides. Get a European sim card and bring your European wall outlet and or adapters.
12:00 Memorize the graduation song if you are visiting in April! (Also be aware of the group running the streets in kilts in the first part of the month they are like the pigeons, they will sing to you if you give them a drink)
I agree on all your points with the caveat that sometimes you need a big bag -- like if you're staying in Venice for two full weeks during Carnevale and have costumes with you as well! 😆But to your point, if you need a big bag, take a private water taxi to/from the airport or train station right to your hotel. It's expensive, but you can't walk through the city dragging a big roller bag on those stones and through those crowds.
Thank you 🙏 I've booked to visit Venice in September on my own. Hopefully will see you both as somepoint 🥰🥰 Hopefully my trip will be wonderful ❤❤ I went to Italy so many times from past with my Ex as he used to work in Sorrento but now he working in Thailand (this time will be my first time on my own in Italy) So let go!💃
Thank you for the video, very informative and useful! I have a question, I did not see many people with strollers on your video, are toddlers (15 month) old babies too young for the city? Thank you for your feedback!
Seeing this video makes me excited about our upcoming trip! It's been a long time since I've been there and it was the most magical place I've been, in my 3 months touring around Europe
Actually I found all the pavements really smooth and regular, no cobblestones or uneven bricks. It was also very clean. I was there two weeks ago. There was no smell from the water either, but perhaps things are different in hot weather.
Excellent video and super helpful! My wife and I will be travelling to Venice for three nights at the end of June for our 30th wedding anniversary. We will certainly take your 'Don'ts' to heart. I'm looking forward to getting lost a time or two. 🙂
If you want to avoid the prices of the gondola, don't forget to take the traghetti along or across the grand canal with a boat full of locals! The more time I spend with locals, the more time I can avoid tourists, the more enjoyable my visits have been. P.s. Rick, you are a lovely ambassador for Canada. Humble, sweet and respectful. How is your Italian going?
Generally, Canadians don't have any problems. In fact, just learn a few sentences and phrases in Italian (and importantly, how to say, "Sono Canadese") and you'll be fine.
Hi! My wife, 13 year old twins and I will be traveling to Venice in July. We are arriving to VCE airport but would like to stay in Lido for both nights (visiting Venice one day). Is there a way to go to Lido directly when we arrive? We will be with all of our luggage (probably 4 carry ons and 2 larger suitcases). Thank you!
Thanks for your video - we were there in February for a Sixth visit but the first in twelve years We went for four nights and stayed in a small hotel Walked everywhere and so didn’t need to use the vaporetti but did enjoy the view from every available bridge! We’ve done St Marks and the Doges Palace on our first visit and have never felt the need to revisit them Went up the Campanile in St Marks at around 10 am one morning At that time on a February morning we didn’t have to queue but were fortunate with the weather so had a great view We found glass to be cheaper in Venice than Murano We certainly used the quieter local restaurants and have never had a bad meal in Venice For breakfast we would recommend the canal front bars for croissants and coffee Want to go back again now!
You mentioned a fun thing to do is take take an inexpensive gondola ride to some lesser know places. Any suggestions on where to go and where one would get an inexpensive gondola ride? Thanks so much!
Hi I’ve been twice to Venice but never alone. As a single female traveller would you say it’s safe for me both night and day and where do I buy a vapporetto pass please ☺️
Are there suitcase storage at the train station? Or do i have to leave my suitcase at the airport? I will go to Pisa next and prefer not going back to the airport.
@TravelAddictsLife thank you. I'm heading out soon but nervous now about war in Isreal and protests killing my tours. I see protests in Paris and Rome on the news.
@@TravelAddictsLife do you think tours are suspended in Rome next week? I want to be there Wed thru Sat. Do you have tours you recommend for Rome? Thanks
Great video guys 😊👍🏻 I’m visiting in April for 4 days and thank you for the tips this will be my second trip there but I was only there for one afternoon 😳 so really looking forward to seeing more and especially Murano and Burano !
Great Video guys! I´ll be visiting Venice in October, arriving from the Dolomites mid-morning and cannot stay but one day before heading to Croatia the next morning. I´m planning on parking the bike in Mestre (looking for a nice Hotel by Mestre Train Station with secure parking?) and spending the entire rest of the day in Venice & Murano. Any tips or Hotel suggestions appreciated. Again... great video!!
Thank you so much. We have made another video about Venice where we show all the best areas for hotels here it is: ua-cam.com/video/PJxGIbXI30Y/v-deo.html
Excellent tips. Subscribed. Going to Venice for the 1st time in 3 days time and watching your tips are very useful. Definitely explore Venice during night time. Just had a question, skip the line tickets- can we get one for all three major places to visit as couldn’t see one on your link. Thank you 🙏
Are there any traditional Venetian foods that are suitable for vegetarians? Everything I find seems to be all seafood based 😭 I don't want to miss out.
I'm going to Venice next week. This will be my first time visiting. Can you recommend a couple of authentic restaurants, please? I live in Utah. This will be my first time out of the country. I'm so excited! Thank you in advance! :)
We had a very good meal at Al Covino, it is a very small place where only locals go. Also we really liked www.bacaroaebricoe.com for lunch, this is in a very nice area without tourists
Thank you. Here’s more information….. Following a May 2019 revision to Venice's existing rules, visitors now risk a fine of $27 to $550 for being caught doing any of the following in public: Leaning against storefronts Picnicking Lying down on public benches Feeding pigeons Buying from street traders Standing still on bridges Drinking on the street after 8 p.m. Swimming in the canals Affixing padlocks to bridges Wearing a bikini Being bare-chested Riding a bicycle in the city center Walking a bicycle through the city center.
Thank you for your comment. We made another video about Venice where we talk a lot about parking you can check it here: Best way to go to Venice - An easy guide to reach this incredible city ua-cam.com/video/rMa-K93EPBo/v-deo.html let us know how you like Venice
We are a family of 9 adults and 2 kids, coming to Venice this coming weekend to commemorate one of us 40th birthday. Do you have any recommendation for a traditional and cosy restaurant in Venice? (not very expensive). thanks
We are catching up on all your great videos, thank you so much. We will be in Rome, Florence and Venice, 3 nights in each next April. Hope there will not be any train strikes when we are there. And hope that Liberation Day, San Marco festival on 25 April will not spoil my wife's birthday in Venice. But at least she will get a rose on that day! From Thailand!
Great Video guys. It's surprising that you even need to tell people what not to do. We are in Florence now until Monday then to Rome for a couple of nights. We will be back in August and stay until the end of September. Would love to bump into you. I'll keep my eyes open. Thanks.
@@TravelAddictsLife Hello guy's. Hope all is well. We are going back to Italy for a couple of months. Home based in Florence but will do a few overnighters, which brings me to my request for help. We are going to Naples for 3 nights but not sure where to stay. We want to stay in the historic part of the city. Is that a safe place to roam around or would you recommend a better area?
It all depends on what are you shopping for. The two most typical things to buy in Venice are glass and masks. Be sure to buy them from a store that sells the one actually made in Venice and not in China.
Usually trains are on time. Check this video for the info on how to go to Marco Polo Are you Visiting Venice for the first time? Your Stress-Free Guide for First-Time Visitors ua-cam.com/video/PJxGIbXI30Y/v-deo.html
Gondolas have pretty much a set price all over the city. However watch our next video that is coming out this week to find out a way to get around the high prices of Gondolas.
This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
I just came back from Venice. We did not fed the pigeons per se, but everytime we were having dinner outside, they were on the floor ( sometimes on top of the table next to our) waiting for some food. We even saw a pigeon picking through a basket with bread left on top pf the waiter's service station. They are everywhere and fly very low sometimes. We enjoyed it just observing them.
Hello, can you please assist me how to get to Costa cruise line terminal 🤷🏻♀️🙈 info on transportation to get there. I will greatly appreciate it as i will be there very shortly. Thanks in advance
May I ask skip the line tickets you mean in the video are tickets we need to buy online in advance on any sites instead of buying at the ticket office? Or even with the online ticket you still have to buy skip the line ticket to have entrance priority?
The skip the line tickets give you priority entrance, you can buy then using the link we have left in the description or using any other operator that offer that service.
Great video again, We are staying in Mestre next to the rail line at the best western, are there late trains to and from the city of Venice as I will do what you recommend and stay till maybe 10 pm at night as we have 3 days there , regarding the water bus( sorry forgot the name) can you get 3 day passes. an you also suggest a nice Restaurant in the back streets , My wife in Vegetarian. Thankyou you guys
Which are some of the best hotels to stay? I am planning to visit in Aug and I booked Hilton hotel for 3 nights, just just thinking whether it is a convenient location?
The Hilton in Venice is a great hotel but it is a bit far away from most of the attractions. We stayed at the Palazzo Keller 5 minutes away from Saint Marks’s square and it was amazing
Grazie, all excellent tips. As a Canadian who stayed in Venice for the month of April 2022, I can confirm that these are things all tourists need to know. One DO I might add is to learn a few phrases in Italian, the basic please, thank you, good morning, where is the bathroom, how much does that cost? It is so appreciated when you at least try. I had a wonderful time living in Castelo like a local and going to places not many tourists take the time to see. Venice is enchanting, the history amazing and the people are wonderful. Yep, the food is pretty darn good too. Esplorare Venezia, trova i suoi tesori nascosti. Innamorarsi del suo fascino 💖
Grazie e mille for the feedback! 😍
As a fellow venetian I can confirm that all you said is completely correct, it seems like you know the city really well and it makes me truly happy that somebody being born 10.000km away from my country chose to come here
Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏🏻
Thank you! So helpful & interesting. Do you have any specific tips when visiting in October?
@@jessierae4392 You can check this video here: ua-cam.com/video/ZeGUVbupw0A/v-deo.html
Just left Venice. Stunning!
I go in March next in 2024 taking my daughter who will be 50 she dose not no it's a bit scary as you travel on water to your hotel but excited
Venice has always been a very economical holiday for me. I go for around 4 days, rent an apartment, buy groceries from shops and the early morning boats that bright fresh fruit and vegetables to their piazza market stands and eat one or two meals in casa each day, walk, and catch traghetti (the functional, mostly standing, "ferry" boat gondole that locals use along the Grand Canal) for about 2 or 3 Euro, and only go out to eat or drink in local or establishments off of the well trodden tourist trails. I usually spend, with the rental shared with one or two others, about €30 to €50 per day in total. When I've been by myself, I've stayed in a nunnery to make the trip even cheaper, and keep my money for the galleries and museums.
That is a great way to save money
Sono una delle persone che hanno pulito uno degli alloggi di cui parli. Purtroppo devo ammettere che molti turisti non hanno rispettato né la città né il nostro lavoro. Solo sabato scorso ci hanno rotto una tenda della finestra ( presumibilmente appendendosi) e completamente divelto la porta dell' armadio di camera. Per non parlare della spazzatura ( una busta grande di tipo condominiale piena di bottiglie vuote di alcolici e superalcolici sono di solito la vostra spazzatura) . Abituatevi a fare la differenziata della spazzatura, perché noi dobbiamo metterci le mani per dividerla, altrimenti prendiamo la multa. E questo significa poco rispetto del nostro lavoro e del nostro tempo.
@@casomai a molti sfugge il concetto di 'differenziata'.
Unita alla maleducazione di tanti,il risultato è quello di cui lei parla.
Gli stessi individui che poi ,magari, fanno il video su TT, raccontando quanto la città,(questa ,od altre) ,pecchi a loro parere in pulizia
Hanno la trave nell'occhio, ma non se ne accorgono
I agree with most of what you said except for one thing. Venice has little to no benches, so that forces people to sit on steps and other areas. If the city doesn't like people doing that then they should invest in some benches. Other than that, Venice is one of my favorite cities to visit.
Thank you for the feedback 🙏
True. We're paying that tourist tax for something, where does it go?
I have always found Italians lovely, helpful, and VERY courteous. I work at being respectful, and over the years have learned to get along in Italian, but even when I only knew Grazie and Buongiorno, they never failed to reciprocate. I usually rent an apartment, and I often receive little welcome gifts from the owners, and in turn I leave then a thank you gift. As for the Venetians or Veneziani, I LOVE chatting with them and getting to know them, and find the SO FRIENDLY, even in the most tourist trodden paths, they respond very well to anyone who makes an effort to treat them with respect and not as service (I saw an American in this feed refer to them as Venusians, but they are not from Venus, and call the locales "rude." I'd be rude too with tourist who did not know where they were or could not be bothered to learn). Fare una bella figura and sempre cortesia.
Kind and Respectful, you will always be welcome!
Not sure. My experience was horrible in Venice: got shouted at very rudely twice. I am very polite and always greet in local language entering & leaving the establishment. I was refused to be served at a Bar/deli and fruit shop because I didn’t speak Italian. Not only refused but shouted at.
After Venice, I travelled to Paris and despite not speaking French my polite Bonjour and smile was reciprocated by warm welcomes everywhere.
I am traveling again to Venice for the art Biennale this year, hope it’s a different experience.
@MichelleISR sorry to hear about that. Let us know how it goes on the second visit
I think you’re in love with Italy. Culture infatuation.☺️😆😊🤣
One thing TO DO is to walk on the right, not the left. I was thoroughly told off by a local for walking on the left. I have been 7 times now and I am returning in November and will keep to the right!
Thank you for the feedback
Thanks for these helpful tips on what not to do in Venice! Planning my trip and these insights will definitely come in handy for a smoother and more enjoyable experience. Can't wait to explore this unique city! 🇮🇹✨
Please keep us posted on how your visit goes 👍🏻
Great video, great tips, thank you for taking the time to keep us intrepid visitors informed. Full respect to you both, beautiful people!
Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏
First time I watch your videos. I just subscribed, of course, and I promise I will follow your advice in June, when I visit the city for the second time. I love Venice.
Thank you 🙏🏻 let us known how your visit goes 😊
Grazie, very helpful. Keep up the great work. Ciao👍👍
Thank you so much 😊
I love Venice it's my most favorite place to vacation. The people are so kind and friendly and helpful. I would live there year round if I could. Happy Easter friends
Thank you 🙏
Kind and Respectful, you will always be welcome!
Some good tips here. I second the suggestion of a trip to Murano, it's great and not as busy as the obvious spots. The old ghetto is worth a visit too as is the nearby Kosher restaurant.
Thank you for the feedback 🙏
Getting a vapperato pass is a requirement on a visit , going down the Grand Canal at night looking into the palacios with the marvelous chandeliers is wonderful?
Indeed it is 😊
I definitely have learned from this video; very helpful for my trip....very close to my vacation
Thank you 🙏
My first visit to Venice was part of one of my first international trips. I had not yet learned to pack light, and somewhere i got the idea I should pack all that stuff in more small bags rather than fewer large ones. As a result, my partner and I ended up with FIVE bags total. My partner was disabled and unable to carry any, so it was left to me to lug them all from the vaparetto stop, over countless cobblestones, and over several bridges, to our hotel (and back at the end of the stay). Needless to say, I learned my lesson, and Venice was a very good teacher. Guys, thanks for another good and helpful video. I'm returning to Venice in October (with one suitcase). Lucky me!
Thank you 🙏🏻 for the feedback let us know how your second trip to Venice goes
We are visiting Venice from Sacramento California right at this moment on Monday, September 11, 2023 for a week and enjoying your video, getting ready to walk out the VRBO door to use your suggestions!👍
Sounds great let us know how your trip goes!
I recommend going to the island of Burano. . It’s my favorite place in Venice
It is a wonderful place indeed
We are visiting Italy for the first time next April and I am a big fan of your video's. The tips and advice you provide and are helping to take a little of the stress out of the planning--and are just fun to watch! Thanks so much for posting these!!!
Thank you so much 😊
I'm in Venice at the moment, if you need to drop your bags at your Airbnb, then by all means do it. Many people still do and so did I.
I visited St, Marcos Vasilicca yesterday and went to Doge's palace today, the experience was awesome.
Every morning we have gone to Dolce Vita for awesome pastries for breakfast.
We started our travels landing in Rome immediately went to Venice.
Here's some advise, invest in a butt pillow for the loooong plain ride and for any long train rides. Get a European sim card and bring your European wall outlet and or adapters.
12:00 Memorize the graduation song if you are visiting in April! (Also be aware of the group running the streets in kilts in the first part of the month they are like the pigeons, they will sing to you if you give them a drink)
I agree on all your points with the caveat that sometimes you need a big bag -- like if you're staying in Venice for two full weeks during Carnevale and have costumes with you as well! 😆But to your point, if you need a big bag, take a private water taxi to/from the airport or train station right to your hotel. It's expensive, but you can't walk through the city dragging a big roller bag on those stones and through those crowds.
Thanks you for the feedback! 😀
You two are delightful. Thanks for your trips
Thank you so much! We are Glad you like them!
I think you both are GREAT. I love Venice and plan to go back in 2026, October.
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you for being so nice when we said hi to both of you in Venice 2 weeks ago. 11:43 . Your fans from Malaysia. ❤
Thank you so much 😊 if you can email us the photo it would be great 😊
Thank you 🙏
I've booked to visit Venice in September on my own. Hopefully will see you both as somepoint 🥰🥰
Hopefully my trip will be wonderful ❤❤ I went to Italy so many times from past with my Ex as he used to work in Sorrento but now he working in Thailand (this time will be my first time on my own in Italy) So let go!💃
Let us know how you trip goes 😊and if you see us say hi
Great info Thanks!!
I will be looking for u guys~~
Thank you 😍
Which are the most economical and good hotels for tourists to consider which also offer breakfast and free Wi-Fi ??? Thanks !!
Great advice it may be small but it is huge to get around. So much to see and not easy to traverse without some maps etc
Thank you 🙏🏻
We loved Venice and learnt a fair bit from your previous videos…. We will be back!
Thank you so much 😊
Will be there 3 nights with my partner ( he is on the wheelchair). How much is the ticket per person for 3 days for the water bus?
Thank you for the video, very informative and useful! I have a question, I did not see many people with strollers on your video, are toddlers (15 month) old babies too young for the city? Thank you for your feedback!
Thank you 🙏 The only problem with strollers in Venice is that there are a lot of stairs and you will need your carry the stroller up and down
Seeing this video makes me excited about our upcoming trip! It's been a long time since I've been there and it was the most magical place I've been, in my 3 months touring around Europe
Thank you 🙏🏻 keep us posted on how your trip goes
watching from Germany, will visit Venice with my daughter and first think I did on my research is "what not to do in Venice"... helps a lot!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you 🙏🏻
Don't worry, relax and enjoy our Venice. you are welcome!
Actually I found all the pavements really smooth and regular, no cobblestones or uneven bricks. It was also very clean. I was there two weeks ago. There was no smell from the water either, but perhaps things are different in hot weather.
I'll be in Venice tomorrow! First trip!
Excellent let us know how you like it
All truths! I take the Alilaguna to Vaporetto to del Giglio when staying.
Add a cruise to the Greek islands for an amazing trip with a few days before and after in Venice.
I that is wonderful let us know how your visit goes
@@TravelAddictsLife by far our favorite cruise , you are in a magical place every day, been going for over 20 years.
Excellent video and super helpful! My wife and I will be travelling to Venice for three nights at the end of June for our 30th wedding anniversary. We will certainly take your 'Don'ts' to heart. I'm looking forward to getting lost a time or two. 🙂
Thank you Gary have a wonderful time in Venice let us know how you like it
@@TravelAddictsLife Thank you so much. We are very much looking forward to it. If I see you, I'll say hello!!
If you want to avoid the prices of the gondola, don't forget to take the traghetti along or across the grand canal with a boat full of locals! The more time I spend with locals, the more time I can avoid tourists, the more enjoyable my visits have been.
P.s. Rick, you are a lovely ambassador for Canada. Humble, sweet and respectful. How is your Italian going?
Thank you so much for your kind words 😁
Fellow Canadian prepping for our first trip this summer. Thank you gentlemen for your very helpful advice.
Thank you let us know how you like it 😊
Generally, Canadians don't have any problems. In fact, just learn a few sentences and phrases in Italian (and importantly, how to say, "Sono Canadese") and you'll be fine.
Thank you for the helpful advice and the video. My friends and I will be visiting Venice for the first time in 2 weeks.
Thank you 🙏 let us know how your trip goes
Hi! My wife, 13 year old twins and I will be traveling to Venice in July. We are arriving to VCE airport but would like to stay in Lido for both nights (visiting Venice one day). Is there a way to go to Lido directly when we arrive? We will be with all of our luggage (probably 4 carry ons and 2 larger suitcases). Thank you!
Hello there, there is a direct ferry boat from the airport to Lido. It takes 59 minutes here is the map: www.alilaguna.it/linee/linea-blu
Excellent information
We're going tomorrow for a week..
Thank you 👌
Thank you 🙏 let us know how you like it
Absolutely a helpful video that every traveler needs to know before visiting Venice. Thanks to both of you.
Thank you so much 😊
Thanks for your video - we were there in February for a Sixth visit but the first in twelve years
We went for four nights and stayed in a small hotel
Walked everywhere and so didn’t need to use the vaporetti but did enjoy the view from every available bridge!
We’ve done St Marks and the Doges Palace on our first visit and have never felt the need to revisit them
Went up the Campanile in St Marks at around 10 am one morning
At that time on a February morning we didn’t have to queue but were fortunate with the weather so had a great view
We found glass to be cheaper in Venice than Murano
We certainly used the quieter local restaurants and have never had a bad meal in Venice
For breakfast we would recommend the canal front bars for croissants and coffee
Want to go back again now!
Glad to hear you enjoyed your visit 😊
nice tips, I live 30 km far from venice...
Thank you 🙏
You mentioned a fun thing to do is take take an inexpensive gondola ride to some lesser know places. Any suggestions on where to go and where one would get an inexpensive gondola ride? Thanks so much!
You need to go to the Rialto market and get the gondola traghetto
Very good video. I will be visiting Venice for the second time in 2025 and based of my first trip this information is right on!
Thank you so much 😊
Thank you so much for a great sharing. I hope if you would interested in Asian countries such as Cambodia.
We will!
@@TravelAddictsLife I appreciate that.
Thanks for good trips. We will be visiting Venice in Dec - Not sure if any special recommendations for winter season 🙂
You will enjoy it, in December there are less tourists so you can enjoy the city more. 😀 let us know how your trip goes
@@TravelAddictsLifeI’m going this month can you refer me a tour guide
Hi I’ve been twice to Venice but never alone. As a single female traveller would you say it’s safe for me both night and day and where do I buy a vapporetto pass please ☺️
Venice is very safe, there is always people around. To buy the tickets you can use the kiosk at the train station or at any vaporetto stop
Be going there Sept 15 hope to see you there
Hopefully we will 😍
Would you recommend more local authentic restaurants in Venice please?
Are there suitcase storage at the train station? Or do i have to leave my suitcase at the airport? I will go to Pisa next and prefer not going back to the airport.
There is a storage place at the station
@TravelAddictsLife thank you. I'm heading out soon but nervous now about war in Isreal and protests killing my tours. I see protests in Paris and Rome on the news.
@mlee6092 so far we haven’t seen anything in Venice
@@TravelAddictsLife do you think tours are suspended in Rome next week? I want to be there Wed thru Sat. Do you have tours you recommend for Rome? Thanks
@mlee6092 we did not hear anything about canceling tours. So fare here in Italy nothing really happened
Great video guys 😊👍🏻 I’m visiting in April for 4 days and thank you for the tips this will be my second trip there but I was only there for one afternoon 😳 so really looking forward to seeing more and especially Murano and Burano !
Fantastic let us know how you like it 😍
Great Video guys! I´ll be visiting Venice in October, arriving from the Dolomites mid-morning and cannot stay but one day before heading to Croatia the next morning. I´m planning on parking the bike in Mestre (looking for a nice Hotel by Mestre Train Station with secure parking?) and spending the entire rest of the day in Venice & Murano. Any tips or Hotel suggestions appreciated. Again... great video!!
Thank you so much. We have made another video about Venice where we show all the best areas for hotels here it is: ua-cam.com/video/PJxGIbXI30Y/v-deo.html
hi i am coming to venice but i am disabled so any tips .
Hey there Venice is a bit of a challenge if you can’t walk but the Vaporetto have ramps and they can accommodate wheelchairs 👍🏻
@@TravelAddictsLife thx and what about travelling by car
@aceace5457 there are no cars in Venice city center just outside the lagoon
I love your channel. You gave giving me so many tips. Thank you. 😊😊🇨🇦
Thank. you so much 😍
Great stuff guys. Here with my wife in Venice. Any tips for cheap gondola and cheap food
Thank you 🙏 unfortunately gondola have a fixed price, but you can take the gondola traghetto and that one just go across the grand canal for €2.50 👍🏻
Excellent tips. Subscribed. Going to Venice for the 1st time in 3 days time and watching your tips are very useful. Definitely explore Venice during night time.
Just had a question, skip the line tickets- can we get one for all three major places to visit as couldn’t see one on your link. Thank you 🙏
Which 3 places are you thinking? We know there is a skip the line for the Doge Palace and St. Marks basilica.
Are there any traditional Venetian foods that are suitable for vegetarians? Everything I find seems to be all seafood based 😭 I don't want to miss out.
There are a few vegetarian options for sure, for example the typical raicchio of Venice that is prepared in several ways is delicious!
I'm going to Venice next week. This will be my first time visiting. Can you recommend a couple of authentic restaurants, please? I live in Utah. This will be my first time out of the country. I'm so excited! Thank you in advance! :)
We had a very good meal at Al Covino, it is a very small place where only locals go. Also we really liked www.bacaroaebricoe.com for lunch, this is in a very nice area without tourists
@@TravelAddictsLife Thank you! 🙏🏼
Should I visit Chioggia or Mazzorbo?
If you have time you should visit Chioggia
Thank you. Here’s more information….. Following a May 2019 revision to Venice's existing rules, visitors now risk a fine of $27 to $550 for being caught doing any of the following in public:
Leaning against storefronts
Picnicking
Lying down on public benches
Feeding pigeons
Buying from street traders
Standing still on bridges
Drinking on the street after 8 p.m.
Swimming in the canals
Affixing padlocks to bridges
Wearing a bikini
Being bare-chested
Riding a bicycle in the city center
Walking a bicycle through the city center.
Thanks! Can't wait to use your tips on our upcoming visit!
You are very welcome, let us know how your trip goes
I will go on November ,is it the wrong time i choosed,wil it flooded everywhere?
No it is actually an ok time to go because there will be way less tourists. Flooding ca happen in any season
Your videos are always very helpful and informative. Thanks much.
Thank you 🙏🏻
Thanks for this helpful video, please tell about car parking? I'm going to visit next week..
Best regards
Pinky from Vienna
Thank you for your comment. We made another video about Venice where we talk a lot about parking you can check it here: Best way to go to Venice - An easy guide to reach this incredible city
ua-cam.com/video/rMa-K93EPBo/v-deo.html let us know how you like Venice
We are a family of 9 adults and 2 kids, coming to Venice this coming weekend to commemorate one of us 40th birthday. Do you have any recommendation for a traditional and cosy restaurant in Venice? (not very expensive). thanks
Last time we went to this restaurant and it was wonderful maps.app.goo.gl/KqWsPQa9C1rWetzv7?g_st=ic
We are catching up on all your great videos, thank you so much. We will be in Rome, Florence and Venice, 3 nights in each next April. Hope there will not be any train strikes when we are there. And hope that Liberation Day, San Marco festival on 25 April will not spoil my wife's birthday in Venice. But at least she will get a rose on that day! From Thailand!
Thank you 🙏 Sweyne
How u from Thailand but got a confederate flag up haha
I was a professor in American studies and follow the confeds@@mxxt9796
Great Video guys. It's surprising that you even need to tell people what not to do. We are in Florence now until Monday then to Rome for a couple of nights. We will be back in August and stay until the end of September. Would love to bump into you. I'll keep my eyes open. Thanks.
Thank you Jeffrey! It would be great to bump into you! Keep us posted!
@@TravelAddictsLife Hello guy's. Hope all is well. We are going back to Italy for a couple of months. Home based in Florence but will do a few overnighters, which brings me to my request for help. We are going to Naples for 3 nights but not sure where to stay. We want to stay in the historic part of the city. Is that a safe place to roam around or would you recommend a better area?
Thank you so much for the tips
Thank you 🙏
I’ve been to Venice on three different occasions on tours.
im flying to venice in may
Let us know how you like it
Do you have to book to see the glass blowing?
No you don’t usually it is pretty easy to get in
Yes, I do have a question. How do I get from my hotel near San Marco Square to the Fusina Pier dock 4?
Get boat #2 “Giudecca- Zattere” stop.
Take boat #16 from Zattere stop to Fusina.
what is the name of the restaurant on 4:28 ???
Do the public restrooms (WC) charge a fee?
Yes they do, usually between €.50 and €1.50
I will be there May 2 and 3 leaving for cruise on the 4 th. So excited to see Venice. Where is a must for shopping?
It all depends on what are you shopping for. The two most typical things to buy in Venice are glass and masks. Be sure to buy them from a store that sells the one actually made in Venice and not in China.
@@TravelAddictsLife Thanks for the clarification, many people don't understand the difference and buy inexpensive but Chinese items
Thank you
Thank you 🙏
I went there in summer 2006 had a great time but it’s difficult to get to by plane.
There is a nice airport in Venice
Did anyone else see the words legal weed spray painted on the side of the building along with what looked like graffiti? 6:51
Are the trains on time? How to go to Marco Polo Airport from San Marco?
Usually trains are on time. Check this video for the info on how to go to Marco Polo Are you Visiting Venice for the first time? Your Stress-Free Guide for First-Time Visitors
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Very helpful video. Is Venice safe to walk around at night and early hours?
Thank you 🙏🏻 yes it is safe to walk around
Hi guys I will be in Venice soon.where can I find an affordable gondola?
Gondolas have pretty much a set price all over the city. However watch our next video that is coming out this week to find out a way to get around the high prices of Gondolas.
We will be in Venice Nov 1-5! Informative video. I wondered about getting a 3-day pass (Sat/Sun/Mon) and if a good plan? Thanks for your response!
@@AnneEanni hello Anne, are you talking about a 3 days pass for the Vaporetto?
This seems to be a very interesting place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!
Thank you 🙏
I just came back from Venice. We did not fed the pigeons per se, but everytime we were having dinner outside, they were on the floor ( sometimes on top of the table next to our) waiting for some food. We even saw a pigeon picking through a basket with bread left on top pf the waiter's service station. They are everywhere and fly very low sometimes. We enjoyed it just observing them.
The pigeons in Venice are very skilled eating off tables 😊did you enjoy your visit?
Excelente video !!!! Grazie!!!! ❤😊
Thank you 🙏
I am flying tomorow oct 11.2023 I can't wait but also I am little nervous
Let us know how your trip goes
Thank you for the tips! 😊👏 One hint, the subtitles are sometimes funny, e.g. local venecians = editions, and don'ts of Venice = Sylvanas 😅
Thank you for the feedback 🙏
Thank you for the tips! We are going in 8 days. Is there a way to do a gondola ride without having to pay the crazy price of 80 - 100 euro?
You can try the gondola traghetto that costs only €2.50 it is. It as romantic but it is good for photos
@@TravelAddictsLife - Thank you!
great suggestions. thank you much.
Thank you 🙏
Hello, can you please assist me how to get to Costa cruise line terminal 🤷🏻♀️🙈 info on transportation to get there. I will greatly appreciate it as i will be there very shortly. Thanks in advance
Hello there, one of the best way to get there is by train from Venezia Santa Lucia train station take the train to Venezia Marghera
Thanks for the tips.
Thank you 🙏
I am visiting Venice in May but I have a very bad pigeon phobia - are there places I should avoid?
There are not as many pigeons in Venice as they used to be. Just don’t go in the middle of the piazzas
May I ask skip the line tickets you mean in the video are tickets we need to buy online in advance on any sites instead of buying at the ticket office? Or even with the online ticket you still have to buy skip the line ticket to have entrance priority?
The skip the line tickets give you priority entrance, you can buy then using the link we have left in the description or using any other operator that offer that service.
Great video again, We are staying in Mestre next to the rail line at the best western, are there late trains to and from the city of Venice as I will do what you recommend and stay till maybe 10 pm at night as we have 3 days there , regarding the water bus( sorry forgot the name) can you get 3 day passes. an you also suggest a nice Restaurant in the back streets , My wife in Vegetarian.
Thankyou you guys
Thank you Steven let us know how you like Venice
You can get 3 day passes,
Which are some of the best hotels to stay? I am planning to visit in Aug and I booked Hilton hotel for 3 nights, just just thinking whether it is a convenient location?
The Hilton in Venice is a great hotel but it is a bit far away from most of the attractions. We stayed at the Palazzo Keller 5 minutes away from Saint Marks’s square and it was amazing
Where we can buy the skip the line ticket in advance?
You can use this link: readysetitaly.com/Venice_skip_the_line
Are there any good passes for Venice that allow you to skip the line or should I buy individual tickets.
Hello there, you can buy the Venezia Unica city pass but that doesn't have a skip the line privilege just the entry fee.
Thank You! ❤Venice❤
We are glad you like it 😊