Dive headfirst into Venice and discover everything you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime.
Venice rewards curiosity - discover trinkets crafted by top Italian artisans on the same streets as Renaissance masterpieces, and lively cicchetti bars tucked behind sun-dappled squares. Our on-the-ground experts have cruised the lagoon to Murano for glassmaking, watched an opera performance at La Fenice, and trawled the stalls of Rialto Market. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Venice travel guide. Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning your trip to Venice effortlessly, including:
- Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Venice
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Basilica di San Marco, to Palazzo Ducale, and I Frari
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
- Connect with Venetian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travellers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
- Covers: San Marco; Dorsoduro; San Polo & Santa Croce; Cannaregio; Castello; Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands; Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands
Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Venice.