The 24-Hour Destination: Venice
One illustrative day. Hours, crowds and your own pace will change it.
Early morning: St Mark's Square before the crowds arrive, then a walk along the waterfront.
Breakfast: coffee and a pastry at a neighbourhood bar away from the square.
Mid-morning: a vaporetto ride along the Grand Canal, then a visit to the Rialto market area.
Lunch: cicchetti in a bacaro.
Afternoon: wander through Dorsoduro and Cannaregio, with a stop at a church or gallery of your choice.
Evening: an aperitivo near a canal, then dinner away from the busiest streets.
What to skip if short on time: the longest museum queues; see the outside of the major sights and spend your time on the water and in the back streets.
Prices, opening hours and fees are not listed here and must be confirmed locally.
Prices, dates, permits and rules change — approximate, verify before you travel. Researched from public sources; field verification pending.
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