The WITGW House guide to 24 hours in Venice
Whether you're a visitor seeking Venice beyond the tourist spots or a local in search of fresh experiences, we've crafted the ultimate guide to eateries, nightlife, shops, and cultural hotspots hosting exciting events.
Caffè
The Caffè Florian became famous for coffee but also for its delicious hot chocolate, called “the Indian broth”, and was also the only place to admit a female audience in derogation of the prohibitions imposed by the Serenissima Republic.
Address: P.za San Marco, 57, 30124 Venezia
Lunch or Dinner
VENICE M'Art inside THE VENICE VENICE HOTEL
offers fine cuisine complemented by a panoramic terrace overlooking the Grand Canal and the iconic Rialto Bridge. Husband-and-wife team Francesca Rinaldo and Alessandro Gallo, founders of the esteemed Golden Goose are certified hoteliers now, with their first foray into the world of hospitality with the restoration of Venice Venice.
Address: Sestiere Cannaregio, 5631, 30121 Venezia
Opening in 1976 it is an elegant, old school setting frequented by George Clooney, Sting, Harrison Ford, Phil Collins, Hugh Grant, Madonna, Paul Newman, Denzel Washington, Barbra Streisand, Anne Hathaway, Jude Law and many more.
Accessible by boat or foot!
Address: S. Marco, 1809, 30124 Venezia
HOTEL CIPRIANI, A Belmond Hotel
CIP'S CLUB · IL PORTICCIOLO · BAR GABBIANO can easily be reached directly from St Mark's using Hotel Cipriani's free shuttle boat. Simply look for the Cipriani pontoon.
Nightlife
the place where writers, painters, artists, aristocrats, kings and queens would meet. Among them, there were: Barbara Hutton, Katharine Hepburn, Gary Cooper, Giancarlo Menotti, Peggy Guggenheim, Orson Welles, Frank Lloyd Wright, Joe di Maggio, Truman Capote, and Ernest Hemingway. The keys to the success of this tiny bar were: service, freedom, and lack of imposition.
Address: Calle Vallaresso, 1323, 30124 Venezia
Cultural
the Venetian home of a great collector. Discover the most important museum of European and American art of the twentieth century in Italy.
EXHIBITION Jean Cocteau: The Juggler’s Revenge 13 April – 16 September 2024
Address: Palazzo Venier dei Leoni Dorsoduro 701 I-30123 Venice
Pro tip: The Museum Café, managed by the Venetian restaurant 'Ai Gondolieri,' offers a wide choice of dishes, both for lunch and for snacks.
How To Enjoy The Venice Biennale: Start your journey by visiting the Romanian Pavilion.
Address: Giardini "B"Station
The San Michele Cemetery, Venice’s principal cemetery, is located on an island between Venice and Murano. Established in 1807
How to get to the San Michele cemetery? Go by vaporetto (water bus) nos 4.1 or 4.2 from Fondamenta Nuove vaporetto stop towards Murano. Get off at the first stop – San Michele.
Hotels
CIMA ROSA Boutique Bed & Breakfast
Room to stay in: The Elegant Suite on the Grand Canal
Set in a 15th century palazzo on the Grand Canal, positioned in a quiet and lovely part of the Santa Croce district, Cima Rosa is the perfect mix of elegance and warmth; classic-contemporary rooms and exceptional service from a welcoming team of passionate locals.
1 min. walk to San Stae Vaporetto Station
Address: Santa Croce, 1958 Venezia
Pro tip: Begin your journey by catching a boat to S. Marcuola Casino. From there, take a leisurely stroll to Trattoria Pontini, where you can enjoy a coffee amidst the charmingly tiny fish market—an essential local experience! Afterwards, continue your walk to Despar Teatro Italia, renowned as the most beautiful supermarket in the world. Built in 1914, this architectural gem features a neo-gothic design with hints of Art Nouveau.
The apartment offers you a breathtaking panoramic view of the picturesque Cannaregio canal, enriching your experience with a mix of elegance, light and a uniquely charming "industrial" style.
★4.75 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath
Address: Cannaregio, 1650, 30121 Venezia
AIRBNB VAROTER SPACIOUS VENETIAN STUDIO
★4.83 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 bath
Address: 400 metres from Ca' d'Oro and less than 1 km from Rialto Bridge
Shops
PEGGY GUGGENHEIM MERCH & GIFT SHOP
Every purchase supports the Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
Address: Dorsoduro, 701-704, 30123 Venezia
In collaboration with DFS, Fondaco Dei Tedeschi offers unique duty-free shopping experiences among the widest variety of luxury brands.
Address: Calle del Fontego dei Tedeschi, Ponte di Rialto, 30100 Venezia
Vintageria · Vintage clothing store
Address: Campo S.Maria Mater Domini, 2120
Pro tip: keep your phone on Shazam
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