# Tourist Attractions in Venice ![Venice](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/places/locality-175-62907f4fcb.webp) [Home](https://super.tours/)›[Europe](https://super.tours/europe)›[Italy](https://super.tours/europe/italy)›[Veneto](https://super.tours/europe/italy/veneto)›Venice # Tourist Attractions in Venice The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Venice. Photos, reviews, descriptions, and links to maps. **13** Attractions **★4.6** Average rating **7** Categories ## About Venice Venice is a living postcard of brick, water and light, built on a lagoon and stitched together by canals and bridges. Exploring its maze of calle and gondola-plying waterways, visitors glimpse centuries of art, trade and republican splendor. Must-see anchors include St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace at Piazza San Marco, the ornate Rialto Bridge, and the shimmering Grand Canal, best experienced from a vaporetto or a slow boat. Venture to the glassmaking islands of Murano and Burano, wander quiet courtyards, and savor cicchetti in buzzing bacari. The city’s seasonal art and architecture, from the Biennale to timeless romantic charm, rewards curious travelers. Quick facts * Country Italy * Region Veneto * Population 43,879 * Attractions 13 * Average rating 4.6 / 5 * Top category Religious site * Total reviews 539,152 [ ![Agoda](https://super.tours/assets/img/agoda-logo.svg) **Find the best-value stay in Venice** Compare hotels, apartments and resorts across Italy — free cancellation on most stays. See deals ](https://super.tours/go/hotels/175) ## Top-13 Tourist Attractions in Venice Sort by Most popular Top rated Most reviewed Name A–Z Category Category All13 Religious site3 Historic site2 Landmark2 Garden1 Market1 Museum1 Tour Agency1 Show less Amenities & access Good for kids6 Step-free entrance6 Cards accepted4 Dogs allowed2 Restroom2 Parking2 Accessible restroom1 Accessible seating1 Show less Reset ![Piazza San Marco — Market, rated 4.7/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/venice/piazza-san-marco.webp) 1 Market Plaza ### [Piazza San Marco](#a-piazza-san-marco) 4.7 ★★★★★ 193,457 reviews Piazza San Marco, Venice's most famous public square, is the beating heart of the city and its best-loved market-and-street scene. By day it hums with stalls selling masks, glass, lace and gelato, while grand façades rise over the open space—the Basilica di San Marco, the Doge's Palace and the Campanile watching from above. Visitors wander the arcades, sip espresso at historic cafés, and watch gondolas drift by. The square offers architectural wonders, panoramic views from the tower, and a tangible sense of Venetian history, culture, and daily life. P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy Parking Entrance [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/2994) [ Tickets & tours](https://super.tours/go/tickets/2994) ![Ponte di Rialto — Landmark, rated 4.7/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/venice/ponte-di-rialto.webp) 2 Landmark BridgeTransportation Service ### [Ponte di Rialto](#a-ponte-di-rialto) 4.7 ★★★★★ 192,153 reviews The Rialto Bridge, or Ponte di Rialto, is Venice’s oldest surviving bridge spanning the Grand Canal, dating to the late 16th century with a graceful stone arch and bustling market atmosphere beneath. It’s a quintessential Venetian icon, offering superb views of gilded palazzos and passing vaporetti, plus access to shops and cafes on the subsequent loggias. Visitors can wander its narrow balustrades, learn about its engineering at nearby canalside museums, and pause to photograph lively markets and street performers. A stroll here immerses travelers in the city’s historic heart and vibrant daily rhythm. 30125 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy Parking [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/2995) [ Tickets & tours](https://super.tours/go/tickets/2995) ![Doge's Palace — Museum, rated 4.7/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/venice/doge-s-palace.webp) 3 Museum History MuseumArt Museum ### [Doge's Palace](#a-doge-s-palace) 4.7 ★★★★★ 38,224 reviews Doge’s Palace in Venice is a magnificent Gothic-Byzantine complex that once dominated the city’s political life as the seat of the Venetian Republic. Today it functions as a museum, inviting visitors to wander opulent halls, grand staircases, exquisite frescoes, and state apartments where doges once presided. Highlights include the richly decorated Chamber of the Great Council, the shimmering Golden Staircase, and the Bridge of Sighs linking the palace to the former prison. Expect dramatic art by Titian, Veronese, and Bellini, plus panoramic views of St. Mark’s Basin from its courtyards and loggias. P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Monday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Tuesday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Wednesday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Thursday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Friday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM * Saturday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM * Sunday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Good for kids Entrance Restroom Seating [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/2996) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/2996) ![Saint Mark's Basilica — Religious site, rated 4.7/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/venice/saint-mark-s-basilica.webp) 4 Religious site ChurchPlace Of WorshipAssociation Or Organization ### [Saint Mark's Basilica](#a-saint-mark-s-basilica) 4.7 ★★★★★ 28,618 reviews Saint Mark's Basilica in Venice is a dazzling Byzantine masterpiece that anchors St. Mark's Square, fusing imperial grandeur with sacred artistry. Its glistening marble façade frames a treasure trove of mosaics, gold-ground icons, and the renowned Pala d'Oro altarpiece, making every hall feel like a secular cathedral of light. Visitors can expect opulent interiors, centuries of iconography, and intimate chapels, plus the option to climb the museum passages and the adjacent terrace for sweeping lagoon views. Dress modestly, arrive early to beat crowds, and allow time to savor the surrounding aura of grand Venetian history. P.za San Marco, 328, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: 9:30 AM – 5:15 PM * Monday9:30 AM – 5:15 PM * Tuesday9:30 AM – 5:15 PM * Wednesday9:30 AM – 5:15 PM * Thursday9:30 AM – 5:15 PM * Friday9:30 AM – 5:15 PM * Saturday9:30 AM – 5:15 PM * Sunday2:00 – 5:15 PM Entrance [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/2997) [ Tickets & tours](https://super.tours/go/tickets/2997) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/2997) ![Basilica Santa Maria della Salute — Religious site, rated 4.7/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/venice/basilica-santa-maria-della-salute.webp) 5 Religious site ChurchPlace Of WorshipAssociation Or Organization ### [Basilica Santa Maria della Salute](#a-basilica-santa-maria-della-salute) 4.7 ★★★★★ 13,413 reviews Basilica Santa Maria della Salute is a towering Baroque jewel rising at the tip of Venice’s Grand Canal, built in the 17th century as a vow to Mary after the plague. Designed by Baldassare Longhena, its dramatic, white facade and sweeping dome are instantly recognizable along the water, framed by gondolas and palazzi. Inside, a serene, candlelit space holds celebrated altarpieces and canvases by Titian and Tintoretto, making it a highlight for art lovers. Visitors can climb near the dome, savor superb views, and experience a living Venetian faith and history. Dorsoduro, 1, 30123 Venezia VE, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM * Monday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM * Tuesday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM * Wednesday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM * Thursday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM * Friday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM * Saturday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM * Sunday9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 3:00 – 5:30 PM [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/3000) [ Tickets & tours](https://super.tours/go/tickets/3000) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/3000) ![Bridge of Sighs — Landmark, rated 4.6/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/venice/bridge-of-sighs.webp) 6 Landmark BridgeTransportation Service ### [Bridge of Sighs](#a-bridge-of-sighs) 4.6 ★★★★★ 26,645 reviews The Bridge of Sighs, or Ponte dei Sospiri, is a marble enclosed bridge in Venice that links the Doge’s Palace to the New Prisons. Built in the early 1600s, its pale limestone façade and small, baroque windows give a melancholy, cinematic look over the Rio di Palazzo. It’s worth visiting for its history and photogenic silhouette—legend holds that condemned prisoners would glimpse their last view of Venice as they moved between chambers. Travelers can admire it from the surrounding bridges and square, then explore nearby Doge’s Palace galleries for deeper context. 30124 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Monday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Tuesday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Wednesday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Thursday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Friday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM * Saturday9:00 AM – 11:00 PM * Sunday9:00 AM – 7:00 PM [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/2998) [ Tickets & tours](https://super.tours/go/tickets/2998) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/2998) ![St Mark's Campanile — Historic site, rated 4.7/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/venice/st-mark-s-campanile.webp) 7 Historic site Historical Place ### [St Mark's Campanile](#a-st-mark-s-campanile) 4.7 ★★★★★ 9,645 reviews Rising above the Piazza San Marco, St Mark's Campanile is Venice's iconic bell tower and a landmark that embodies the city’s skyline. At 99 meters, it offers sweeping views over the Grand Canal, the basilica, and the surrounding rooftops, reachable by a glass-walled elevator. Originally a watchtower guarding the Venetian lagoon, it was rebuilt after a 1902 collapse with faithful attention to its medieval silhouette. Visitors can linger on the terrace, photograph the arches and copper spire, and gain a bird’s-eye sense of Venice’s labyrinthine streets and shimmering waterways. P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: 9:30 AM – 8:45 PM * Monday9:30 AM – 8:45 PM * Tuesday9:30 AM – 8:45 PM * Wednesday9:30 AM – 8:45 PM * Thursday9:30 AM – 8:45 PM * Friday9:30 AM – 8:45 PM * Saturday9:30 AM – 8:45 PM * Sunday9:30 AM – 8:45 PM Good for kids [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/3002) [ Tickets & tours](https://super.tours/go/tickets/3002) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/3002) ![Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo — Historic site, rated 4.5/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/venice/palazzo-contarini-del-bovolo.webp) 8 Historic site Historical LandmarkHistorical Place ### [Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo](#a-palazzo-contarini-del-bovolo) 4.5 ★★★★★ 14,706 reviews Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo is a hidden Renaissance gem in Venice, renowned for its extraordinary external spiral staircase, the Scala Contarini del Bovolo. Built in the 15th century and later enhanced, the ornate, snail-like ascent climbs the façade to vantage points overlooking the city’s rooftops and bell towers. Travelers come for intimate architectural detail, the quiet courtyard setting, and sweeping panorama far above the canals. Expect a concise, atmospheric visit, with few crowds, a sense of discovery, and a striking contrast between medieval palazzo walls and the open Venetian skyline. Per S. Marco, 4303, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM * Monday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM * Tuesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM * Wednesday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM * Thursday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM * Friday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM * Saturday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM * Sunday10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Good for kids Restroom [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/2999) [ Tickets & tours](https://super.tours/go/tickets/2999) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/2999) ![Giardini della Biennale — Garden, rated 4.5/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/venice/giardini-della-biennale.webp) 9 Garden ### [Giardini della Biennale](#a-giardini-della-biennale) 4.5 ★★★★★ 12,388 reviews Giardini della Biennale is Venice’s grand lakeside garden complex that hosts the city’s famed Venice Biennale, a celebration of contemporary art and architecture. Wander its shaded avenues to discover a mosaic of national pavilions, dramatic sculptures, and rotating installations set amid lawns, cypress alleys, and peaceful corners along the lagoon. It’s a tranquil foil to the historic maze of central Venice, offering ocean breezes, pleasant views of the water, and ample space for picnics, strolls, and photography. Expect a culturally rich, atmospheric outdoor museum where art and landscape intertwine in a uniquely Venetian setting. Calle Giazzo, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: Closed * MondayClosed * Tuesday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Wednesday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Thursday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Friday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Saturday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM * Sunday11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Dogs allowed Cards accepted Entrance [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/3001) [ Tickets & tours](https://super.tours/go/tickets/3001) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/3001) ![Gondola Ride Experience™ — Tour Agency, rated 4.7/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/venice/gondola-ride-experiencetm.webp) 10 Tour Agency Travel AgencyService ### [Gondola Ride Experience™](#a-gondola-ride-experiencetm) 4.7 ★★★★★ 2,904 reviews Gondola Ride Experience™ is a quintessential Venice outing offered by a dedicated tour agency, pairing a classic canal voyage with expert storytelling aboard a traditional, lacquered gondola. Travelers glide through hidden waterways and grand palazzi, guided by a licensed gondolier who shares legends of bridges, fields, and the city’s maritime past. Expect intimate, serenade‑like moments as you drift by St. Mark’s Basin and quieter canals at sunset, with optional multilingual commentary and photo stops. It’s a memorable, authentic pulse of Venice that combines romance, history, and flawless scenery. Venice Tours Srl Close to St.Mark’s Square, Calle S. Gallo, 1093/b, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM * Monday9:00 AM – 5:30 PM * Tuesday9:00 AM – 5:30 PM * Wednesday9:00 AM – 5:30 PM * Thursday9:00 AM – 5:30 PM * Friday9:00 AM – 5:30 PM * Saturday9:00 AM – 5:30 PM * Sunday9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Good for kids Cards accepted [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/3003) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/3003) ![Torre dell'Orologio, rated 4.7/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/venice/torre-dell-orologio.webp) 11 Tourist attraction ### [Torre dell'Orologio](#a-torre-dell-orologio) 4.7 ★★★★★ 2,022 reviews The Torre dell’Orologio, or St. Mark’s Clocktower, is a Renaissance masterpiece at the northwest corner of Venice’s Piazza San Marco, completed in the late 15th century under Mauro Codussi. Its centerpiece is an astonishing astronomical clock displaying the hour, moon’s phases, and zodiac, topped by two bronze Moors that strike the hours. A golden sun travels across a blue celestial dial, and the nearby Winged Lion of St. Mark watches over the scene. Visitors marvel at the clock’s mechanism, the surrounding architecture, and occasional interior tours offering superb city views. P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM * Monday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM * Tuesday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM * Wednesday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM * Thursday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM * Friday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM * Saturday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM * Sunday11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Good for kids Cards accepted [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/3006) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/3006) ![Church of St Mary of Miracles — Religious site, rated 4.6/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/venice/church-of-st-mary-of-miracles.webp) 12 Religious site ChurchPlace Of WorshipAssociation Or Organization ### [Church of St Mary of Miracles](#a-church-of-st-mary-of-miracles) 4.6 ★★★★★ 2,144 reviews The Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, a stunning Venetian gem, is a small Renaissance church tucked along a quiet canal in the Cannaregio district. Commissioned in the late 15th century by the Lombardo family, it is renowned for its exquisite polychrome marble façade and perfectly proportioned, light-filled interior. Inside, visitors find an intimate space where art and devotion mingle, with delicate altarpieces and a serene atmosphere that invites reflection. It’s worth visiting for its architectural elegance, intimate scale, and the sense of stepping into a living Venetian atelier rather than a tourist corridor. Campiello dei Miracoli, 30121 Venezia VE, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM * Monday10:30 AM – 5:00 PM * Tuesday10:30 AM – 5:00 PM * Wednesday10:30 AM – 5:00 PM * Thursday10:30 AM – 5:00 PM * Friday10:30 AM – 5:00 PM * Saturday10:30 AM – 5:00 PM * SundayClosed Entrance [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/3005) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/3005) ![Campo Santo Stefano, rated 4.4/5](https://super.tours/assets/uploads/attractions/italy/venice/campo-santo-stefano.webp) 13 Tourist attraction ### [Campo Santo Stefano](#a-campo-santo-stefano) 4.4 ★★★★★ 2,833 reviews Campo Santo Stefano is Venice’s expansive, elegant piazza just opposite the Accademia galleries, linking the Rialto area with the Dorsoduro quarter. Dominated by the serene elegance of the Church of Santo Stefano, the square is framed by arcaded facades, lively cafes, and small shops that invite lingering as gondolas drift by nearby. Visitors come for a sense of authentic Venetian life, easy access to art and bridges, and a chance to relax in a grand, sunlit space that hosts outdoor seating and people-watching, far from the more crowded halls of San Marco. Campo Santo Stefano, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy **Opening hours** · Today: Open 24 hours * MondayOpen 24 hours * TuesdayOpen 24 hours * WednesdayOpen 24 hours * ThursdayOpen 24 hours * FridayOpen 24 hours * SaturdayOpen 24 hours * SundayOpen 24 hours Good for kids Dogs allowed Restroom Cards accepted Entrance [ Open on map](https://super.tours/go/maps/3004) [ Tickets & tours](https://super.tours/go/tickets/3004) [Website ↗](https://super.tours/go/site/3004) No attractions match the selected filters. Last updated 2026-05-22 Reviewed by the Super Tours editorial team Facts verified from public sources See something wrong? [Suggest an edit](https://super.tours/submit-attraction) ## Enjoying Super Tours? 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