Venice
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Why Venice
is special to cruisers
Venice and its canals are one of Europe's top tourism attractions.
Venice's Top 5 attractions
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St Marks Basilica /
Bell Tower / Square
Doges Palace
Gondola ride
Venetian alleyways on foot
Grand Canal boat tour
Venice
shore excursion
tips & insights
Best time to visit
Late spring and early fall are optimum. Mid-summer can be undesirably hot-humid and the canals can have an unpleasant scent. In winter, night temperatures drop to or near freezing.
Exploring
Venice on foot
See the real Venice by doing it early in the day (tour groups won't be clogging the streets, alleys, and leading attractions).
Best time
to gondola
Sunset for beauty, evening for romance. Daytime atmopshere pales by comparison.
Pigeons
Don't let St Mark Square pigeons land on your head or shoulders, as some tourists do. Pigeons can harbor infectious diseases.
Outdoor cafes
Check menu prices before sitting down at a St. Mark's Square outdoor cafe (even the bill for a solo coffee can shock).
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