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Venice in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Venice lets you add Verona to the city and the lagoon islands. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Venice — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: St. Mark’s & gondola
  2. 2Day 2: Murano & Burano
  3. 3Day 3: Verona
  4. 4Food & sunset evenings

Day 1: the heart of Venice

See St. Mark’s and the Doge’s Palace, the Rialto and a gondola ride, with a food tour.

Day 2: the lagoon islands

Visit Murano’s glass and Burano’s colourful houses by boat.

Day 3: Verona

Day-trip to Verona for Juliet’s balcony, the Roman arena and the romantic old town.

Venice in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Venice?
Three days is ideal — the heart of Venice, the lagoon islands of Murano and Burano, and a day trip to romantic Verona.
What is the best day trip from Venice for 3 days?
Verona, the city of Romeo and Juliet, is the easiest and most charming; the Dolomites are spectacular for mountain scenery.
How do I plan a 3-day Venice itinerary?
Spend day one in the heart of Venice, day two on the lagoon islands, and day three in Verona, booking St. Mark’s and Doge’s Palace tickets ahead.