Mar 14, 2025 • 8 min read
How does anyone decide between Florence, the Cradle of the Renaissance, and Venice, a city of marble palaces floating on a lagoon? Our writers can help.
Feb 22, 2025 • 16 min read
From how to dress to which boat to take, everything you need to know for your trip to Venice.
Feb 20, 2025 • 4 min read
As one of the world's most beguiling destinations, magical Venice is nearly always busy. But we've got the inside track of the best times to visit.
Feb 19, 2025 • 15 min read
Reach mountain heights or taste another region entirely by venturing no more than two hours from Venice on a day trip to these neighboring spots.
Feb 16, 2025 • 12 min read
Go beyond the Rialto Bridge and Piazza San Marco with this guide to the best things to do in Venice.
Jan 8, 2025 • 5 min read
Everything you need to know about the Venice’s vaporettos, buses, gondolas – and everything in between.
Aug 4, 2023 • 3 min read
Unesco has drafted a resolution to add Venice to its World Heritage in Danger list.
Jun 9, 2023 • 13 min read
Despite a reputation as a playground for the world’s rich, Venice can be surprisingly affordable. Here's how.
May 12, 2023 • 6 min read
Save some money on your Venice vacation with these top free experiences.
Apr 12, 2023 • 5 min read
Car-free, packed with sights (and gelato shops), children of every age will love Venice. Just be mindful of your toddler by those canals.
Oct 18, 2021 • 4 min read
While water is what makes Venice unique, the city has no shortage of parks where you can stop your walking tour and relax surrounded by trees.
Oct 11, 2021 • 5 min read
If the floating city has you hankering for the beach, rest easy – there are brilliant strips of sand all around Venice. Here is our pick of the best.
Aug 24, 2020 • 5 min read
In 2020, we have a rare sight - Venice without the crowds. Here's what it's like for visitors and locals.
Aug 12, 2020 • 6 min read
Italy was hit hard by the coronavirus outbreak early, but the country flattened the curve and travel restrictions are beginning to lift. Here’s the latest.
May 22, 2020 • 6 min read
Climate change and rising sea levels are threats to tourist sites around the world. Here are some of the sites we may lose, and what you can do about it.
Feb 7, 2020 • 6 min read
People travel from far and wide to join in the city’s biggest party of the year and sate their fancy-dress appetites – the Venice Carnival packs the city…
Dec 6, 2019 • 3 min read
With recent floods in Venice the worst in over 50 years, Lonely Planet looks at how travellers can visit in a sustainable way and make a positive impact.
Sep 27, 2019 • 7 min read
In recent years, Venice has introduced a number of policies to crack down on their overtourism crisis. But May 2018 saw their most stringent set of rules yet…
Aug 15, 2019 • 6 min read
Western Europe's major attractions are impressive but also draw huge crowds; the magic of exploring the big sights can be quickly lost amidst long queues…
Jul 3, 2019 • 8 min read
Stephanie Yeboah shares her travel experiences as a Black, plus-size woman and gives personal advice on how to stay informed before a trip.
Nov 27, 2018 • 6 min read
Germ-laden airports, upended sleep patterns and unfamiliar local bugs are just a few of the health risks travellers face when seeing the world. But…
Oct 27, 2017 • 4 min read
Lonely Planet Local Jo-Ann Titmarsh has been living in Venice for over 20 years. Although she originally came to the city as a student for a three-month…