Venice, located in the northeastern of Italy and arguably one of the most beautiful cities in Italy. It’s nicknamed the city of water, it has no roads so no cars only boats and canoes. The city of masks, probably more than I anticipated and the city of bridges. It is considered the capital of Veneto region – composed of 20 regions of which Venice is the capital.
We wasted a day during the Milan trip but made it all up with the visit to Venice. Did we have a plan of what we were going to do whilst in Venice? Nope, never do but it was for the best. We did what I always do, got up, got out and hoped for the best. A little planning doesn’t hurt but neither does going with the wind and letting it guide you.
We had booked a train from Milan to Venezia {VENICE}. Because no research was done we guessed Venezia was the Italian word for Venice. Yes we had a good chuckle when we realised how we were right. It didn’t take long for us to buy a day ticket each and a map to get on our way. The bus from Venezia train station to Venice was roughly 15-20 minutes with traffic. The bus stop in Venice (Piazzale Roma) is right opposite the Grand canal with the train station (Stazione FF-SS) a few minutes next to it.
Getting off the bus at Paizzale Roma, we decided on walking over to the bridge for a quick look before heading to Murano Island. Venice has no streets only canals so everyone you want to go you need to use a boat of some sort. The ticket we bought in Venezia was for all public transport (excluding trains) so we could ride as many public boats as possible.
First up we decided we wanted to visit Murano Island. I follow Zena of Zena’s suitcase on Instagram and she has herself just returned from Venice a few weeks back. So I borrowed some ideas of what to see and do in Venice. Heading up to Murano Island the view was breathtaking, it’s not everyday you take a boat to get to an island. The boat ride from Piazzole Roma to Murano Island was less than 15 minutes even with the busyness of the tourist port.
Stepping onto Murano Island, home of glass factory taken in by its beauty with our mouths open. We managed to walk one half of the island and the other half we left for the next time we visit.
We didn’t get to see much of Burano Island because we wanted to focus on the main Island of Venice. There is so much artitectural beauty, many alleyways and bridges. On our way from maestre an older couple did tell us we would get lost in one of the alleyways and sure enough we did. There was so much to do and see that it wasn’t until our stomachs rumbled that’s when we realised we hadn’t eaten. Grabbing a hot dog we explored Venice once more before boarding the bus back to maestre to catch our train to Milan.
Tips
- Invest in a day pass for public transport as that’s the only way to see Venice properly
- You don’t need to ride a gondola to explore Venice but it’s always a nice treat
- Download a map of Venice instead of being tricked into buying one for €3 (£2)
- Arrive easily to have enough time to explore the islands
- Pack foods and snacks to avoid paying extortionate prices
- Regardless of when you visit always dress for comfort. If not taking a gondola there is a fair bit of walking to do.
mummyslittlemonkey says
Ah, I love Venice! Such a unique city and one of the few places that looks JUST like you expect it to! x
Lubka Henry says
I’ve never been to Venice, but it looks great. The canal tours must be so exciting!
Anosa says
Yes we had fun but we used boats instead of gondolas as they were pretty expensive
Anthea says
We went to Venice via the Orient Express before I had kids. I remember arriving at out hotel via a water taxi that was fun. We only spent a couple of days before heading off to Verona so did like you and spent out time looking around the mainland
Anosa says
Oh how cool, sounds like lots of fun. I want to go on the Orient Express someday too.
BRAND AND BEAUTY says
It sounds like you had a very cool trip, I have always wanted to go to Venice! I will definitely go there soon, amazing photos btw x
Anosa says
Thanks so much, yes it was an awesome trip
Kirstie Melville says
Great photos! I’ve been loving your travel posts, love the way you take us along with you like a diary 🙂
Anosa says
Awww thanks Kirstie, I am so glad to hear that
Stella Kashmoney says
Wow nice. I go to Milan next year. Can’t wait. You travel a lot. So jealous here.
Anosa says
Oh wow I am jealous of you now, Milan was fun
Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog. says
Venice is definitely on my bucket list of places I want to visit! It just looks like such a beautiful place to visit with so much history. Thanks for sharing your advice with us!
Anosa says
You’re most welcome, it’s truly an amazing city to visit
Kara says
I would love to visit Venice, it looks like such a beautiful city. Thanks for the tips
Anosa says
It sure is and I love it
Beautyqueenuk says
Venice does look just absolutely beautiful and it would never usually be a city I would want to visit, but I am now having second thoughts x
Anosa says
Awww bless glad to hear that.
Elizabeth says
What a stunning looking city! It looks like you had a great time. I’d love to visit there one day.
Anosa says
I did thank you and can not wait to go back and check it out some more
Ickle Pickle says
It looks amazing, my good friend has just been too. I really want to visit next year. Kaz x
Anosa says
Hope you do luv as it’s amazing
WhatLauraLoves says
I’d love to travel to Venice. Theres so many places in the world that I want to go to with my hubby. xxx
Nayna Kanabar says
Venice is supposed to be such a romantic city .Its one of the cities on my wish list.Your photos look great.
Ellie Maple Syrup & Teacups says
What a wonderful trip! Sounds like you had so much fun! I’ve never visited Venice but it’s on my travel wish-list for sure!
Anosa says
We did thank you and I hope your wish comes true as it’s an amazing place, a must see
Angela Milnes says
Sounds like you had an awesome weekend, and I would love go there someday such a beautiful place.
Anosa says
It sure is an amazing place and yes we did thanks
Blair Villanueva says
I also love Venice – my dream destination, I will be so excited to visit here with my Dada.
Anosa says
Awww hope your dream comes true
Sarah Tonner says
I love Venice – it’s so beautiful. One of my favourite parts of Italy.
Anosa says
It sure is, have only been to Venice and Milan so far son not yet chosen which is my favourite but Venice is ranking first currently
Jayne says
What lovely captures! Would love to go here one day! x
Anosa says
Thanks and hope you do as it’s gorgeous
Savi and Vid says
I’ve been to Venice a few times and I love escaping to the surrounding countryside from there – you should try it, you’ll love it so 🙂
Anosa says
Definitely will thanks for the suggestion
Rhian Westbury says
I’d love to go to Venice as it always looks so beautiful, I’d definitely have a gondola ride just to say I’d done it x
Anosa says
Hahaha I wanted to do that and probably will do next time
Hungry_Healthy_Happy says
I would love to go to Venice, and I would happily eat my way round the beautiful city.
Anosa says
Hahahaha we didn’t eat much in Venice
dramrita says
Definitely want to visit Venice. Love how pretty the city is.Great tips. Thank you.
Anosa says
Glad to hear it and yes it’s a pretty city
Anna Maria says
I love Venice well and Italy in general, its so beautiful love your photos. 🙂 x
Anosa says
It’s a beautiful place, I have a new love for Italy now
Jemma Andrew-Adiamah says
I really love Italy, but haven’t made it to Venice yet. So jealous!
Anosa says
Aww I am sure you will venture soon enough
Kizzy says
What a beautiful place to explore. Italy is a country I’d like to visit one day
Anosa says
It was awesome to explore can’t wait to head back
Oyinkan Ogunleye says
Girl! Venice!!!!!!! Looks like your time was fabulous!
Anosa says
It sure was indeed
Rose Mont says
Lol, you guys are so funny! You ate a hotdog in Venice. I like that you only walked half the island and plan to ome back! Can you man your own boat or do you need to use public transportation? Where to next?
Anosa says
Yep hot dogs we the real deal lol!!
There are boat taxis, gondolas and then public boats
Not sure where to next but thinking and planning
Shane Prather says
Often having no set plans when arriving at a destination is the best way to go! Loved Venice but as romantic as it felt, wish I had my man there with me
Anosa says
I know the feeling it would be like to go with a loved one, I went with my bestie and it was still awesome
Ana De Jesus says
Wow Venice looks gorgeous, I have always wanted to go and see its masquerade season I think that would be fun.
Anosa says
I think it would be too and want to go again but during the season
Baby Isabella says
We love to visit the City of Water! Especially during the masquerade season. It’s such a beautiful destination – you were very lucky to go!
Anosa says
Thanks, I would love to visit during that season
Marie Barber says
Venice is one of the top places id love to visit! Your photos are fab and im definitely saving this for the tips, thank you 🙂
Anosa says
Thanks Marie, it was nice to visit Venice
Nicol Wong says
i would love to visit there! definitely before it sinks which i didn’t know about until my colleague told me about it
Anosa says
I didn’t know that either but people keep mentioning it, I better visit it again then
With Love, Lottie says
Wow I’d absolutely love to visit Venice! The photos you’ve taken look amazing!
Anosa says
Thank you, nothing like the real thing but close
Ola Broom says
I’m officially hooked on your blog. I’ve wanted to visit Venice for a long time, but didn’t have time to make it there on my last visit to Italy. I’ll definitely have to make the trip before the whole thing sinks!
Anosa says
Hahahha you definitely should and glad to have you on here
Melissa Zia says
Looks like a very nice place, I always wanted to visit Venice one day
Anosa says
It’s so nice and so picturesque
Claire @ Country Mouse Claire says
Oh these pictures are absolutely stunning! I’d love to visit one day.
Anosa says
Thanks Claire
Clarissa says
beautiful country ! would love to visit and the tips are great ! will be hoping to visit in the future
Anosa says
Thanks and yes such a beautiful country
Five Little Doves says
Oh wow I am so jealous. Venice is on my list of places to visit, I am desperate to visit Italy and we have talked about going in the summer.
Anosa says
I have fingers and toes crossed for you
The Lazy Baker says
Oh, what a beautiful place. I would love to be able to visit one day. Great tips too! ☺️
Anosa says
Thanks and hope you are able to visit one day
Nikki Hamilton says
Aww Venice looks beautiful, it is definetly a place that I would like to visit!
Anosa says
It’s so much better in person definitely visit when you get a chance
Joanna says
I wish I could travel more often Venice is a place I’d love to go.
Anosa says
I hope you’re able to one day
Clairejustineo says
I really wish we did more travelling. I have always wanted to go to Venice 🙂 Lovely pictures.
Anosa says
Aww bless, I felt I should travel now before kids and whilst I am still young
Sarah Bailey says
I would love to visit Venice one day, my parents went last month and had the most amazing time (even though there tour guide left them behind lol)
Anosa says
Aww dear what happened? How could the tour guide leave them lol
jigsawparenting says
My grandparents used to visit here often, their pictures like yours were always so beautiful and tranquil.
Anosa says
Absolutely amazing, have you ever been yourself??
Melanie Edjourian says
I would love to go to Venice so I shall be book marking this for when I finally get to go, great tips x
Anosa says
Awe awesome and thanks
Lisa says
I would love to visit Venice it’s on my travel wishlist. Love all your photos.
Anosa says
Thank you and hope you do one day
LaaLaa says
Amazing tips. As I’ve wanted to go I need to make it happen, it looks so beautiful xo
Anosa says
You should make it happen for sure love its awesome
Sheri says
Venice is beautiful and although it can be a bit expensive we have always enjoyed our visits there. You captured some great shots here.
Anosa says
Thanks and yes it can be expensive indeed
Stephanie Merry says
Venice looks amazing! I’m desperate to go, it’s next on my bucket list x
Anosa says
I hope you get a chance luv as it’s amazing
Fi Ni Neachtain says
You are so lucky to get to travel to all these amazing places, I wish I could too. Venice is a place I’d love to visit, it looks so beautiful!
Anosa says
Aww thanks Fiona, traveling as much as I have has been a fortunate thing for me