The Rough Guide to Venice & the Veneto

This practical travel guide to Venice & the Veneto features detailed factual travel tips and points-of-interest structured lists of all iconic must-see sights as well as some off-the-beaten-track treasures. Our itinerary suggestions and expert author picks of things to see and do will make it a perfect companion both, ahead of your trip and on the ground. This Venice & the Veneto guide book is packed full of details on how to get there and around, pre-departure information and top time-saving tips, including a visual list of things not to miss. Our colour-coded maps make Venice & the Veneto easier to navigate while you're there. This guide book to Venice & the Veneto has been fully updated post-COVID-19.

The Rough Guide to VENICE & THE VENETO covers: San Marco, Dorsoduro, San Polo and Santa Croce, Cannaregio, Central Castello, Eastern Castello, The Canal Grande, The northern islands, The southern islands.

Inside this Venice & the Veneto travel guide you'll find:

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER

Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Venice & the Veneto, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Verona to family activities in child-friendly places, like Museo del Vetro or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Basilica di San Marco.

PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS

Essential pre-departure information including Venice & the Veneto entry requirements, getting around, health information, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, food and drink, festivals, culture and etiquette, shopping, tips for travellers with disabilities and more.

TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES

Carefully planned routes covering the best of Venice & the Veneto give a taste of the richness and diversity of the destination, and have been created for different time frames or types of trip.

DETAILED REGIONAL COVERAGE

Clear structure within each sightseeing chapter of this Venice & the Veneto travel guide includes regional highlights, brief history, detailed sights and places ordered geographically, recommended restaurants, hotels, bars, clubs and major shops or entertainment options.

INSIGHTS INTO GETTING AROUND LIKE A LOCAL

Tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money and find the best local spots for walking, gondola rides, shopping or exploring art museums and markets.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THINGS NOT TO MISS

Rough Guides' rundown of San Marco, the Ghetto, Burano and Murano's best sights and top experiences helps to make the most of each trip to Venice & the Veneto, even in a short time.

HONEST AND INDEPENDENT REVIEWS

Written by Rough Guides' expert authors with a trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, this Venice & the Veneto guide book will help you find the best places matching different needs.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter of this travel guide to Venice & the Veneto features fascinating insights into Venice & the Veneto, with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary.

FABULOUS FULL COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHY

Features inspirational colour photography, including the stunning Torre dell'Orologio and the spectacular San Sebastiano.

COLOUR-CODED MAPPING

Practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys for quick orientation in the Canal Grande, San Polo and many more locations in Venice & the Veneto, reduce the need to go online.

USER-FRIENDLY LAYOUT

With helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time.