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2 days · Venice itinerary

Venice in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Venice lets you pair the city with the lagoon islands. This 2-day Venice itinerary covers St. Mark’s on day one and Murano and Burano on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: St. Mark’s & gondola
  2. 2Food tour
  3. 3Day 2: Murano & Burano
  4. 4Hidden Venice walk

Day 1: the heart of Venice

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

Day 2: the lagoon islands

Take a boat tour to Murano’s glass furnaces and Burano’s colourful houses, with peaceful Torcello.

Evening: hidden Venice

Get happily lost in the quiet back streets and canals away from the crowds.

Venice in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Venice?
Two days covers St. Mark’s, the Doge’s Palace, a gondola and food tour on day one and the Murano and Burano islands on day two, with hidden-Venice wandering.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Venice?
St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, a gondola ride, the Rialto, a cicchetti food tour and the islands of Murano and Burano.
Are Murano and Burano worth it?
Yes — the glass furnaces of Murano and the rainbow houses of Burano make a colourful, relaxed half-day escape from the busy city.

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