Discover Venice’s 200 best Smart Adventurer spots for your trip

Oasis Lipu Ca 'Roman

★ 4.6 · 151 reviews

Escape to Oasis Lipu Ca' Roman, a protected nature reserve at the far end of Pellestrina near Lido. Walk its natural paths through lagoon landscape and watch for birdlife.

Chiesa di San Nicolò dei Mendicoli

★ 4.8 · 458 reviews

Discover San Nicolò dei Mendicoli, a church far from the crowds in western Dorsoduro. Spend twenty minutes among its ornaments and sculptures and leave a small donation to help preserve it.

Serra dei Giardini

★ 4.2 · 308 reviews

Slip into Serra dei Giardini, a greenhouse café tucked inside a small garden in Castello. Order a coffee and a light bite, then linger by the big windows or at a table among the plants.

Ponte del diavolo

★ 4.5 · 211 reviews

Find the Ponte del Diavolo on Torcello, a railing-free stone bridge that shows how Venetian bridges once looked. Cross it, photograph the little shrine at one end and enjoy the lack of crowds.

Parish Church of Sant'Alvise

★ 4.5 · 336 reviews

Slip away from the crowds to the Parish Church of Sant'Alvise on Venice's northern edge. Step inside for a quiet look at its painted ceiling of the celestial Jerusalem and the sculpture and paintings below.

Museo Provinciale di Torcello

★ 4.1 · 120 reviews

Take the boat out to Torcello and step into its provincial museum. Browse archaeological finds and medieval artifacts that tell the story of the island, then continue to the nearby church and bell tower.

Fondazione Querini Stampalia

★ 4.4 · 569 reviews

Explore a family home that became a museum, filled with paintings and decorative arts. A calm and rewarding visit away from the busiest sights.

Parco delle Rimembranze

★ 4.9 · 17 reviews

Wander out to Parco delle Rimembranze, a peaceful lawn-filled park on Venice's south-eastern edge. Stretch your legs on open grass and enjoy the space far from the tourist crowds.

sullaluna libreria & bistrot

★ 4.5 · 1,800 reviews

Step into sullaluna libreria & bistrot, a cozy bookshop-café away from the busiest Venetian crowds. Browse the shelves, then settle at a table with coffee or tea and a slice of cake.

Church of Santa Fosca

★ 4.4 · 159 reviews

Step into Santa Fosca, a small Byzantine church with a Greek cross plan and brick interior. Spend a few quiet minutes inside, then circle the surrounding square for different views of the building.

San Pietro di Castello

Discover San Pietro di Castello, Venice's former cathedral on a quiet eastern island. Admire the pale facade and leaning bell tower, then wander the calm square and canal-side lanes where local life still dominates.

Chiesa dei Santi Giobbe e Bernardino

★ 4.4 · 131 reviews

Slip into Chiesa dei Santi Giobbe e Bernardino, a quiet Cannaregio church few visitors seek out. Spend a calm quarter of an hour taking in its interior before moving on through the neighbourhood.

Palazzo Cini

★ 4.2 · 235 reviews

Visit Palazzo Cini, a refined house-museum beside a Venetian canal. Take in Renaissance paintings and sculpture on the first floor, then climb to rooms recalling Casanova's time in the city.

Museo M9 Mestre

★ 4.6 · 3,133 reviews

Cross to Mestre and step into Museo M9, a thoroughly modern museum on Italy's 20th century. Move through interactive, technology-rich exhibits on work, family life and the changing city.

Legatoria Polliero Venezia

★ 4.7 · 37 reviews

Discover Legatoria Polliero, a Venetian bookbinder's shop run by a third-generation craftsman. Browse handmade journals, albums and frames, and chat with the binder about the papers he uses.

Museo di Palazzo Grimani

★ 4.6 · 1,632 reviews

Wander through Museo di Palazzo Grimani, an elegant palazzo that rarely feels crowded. Admire ornate ceilings, marble work and the celebrated Tribuna room as you move through its art-filled interiors.

Ghosts, Crimes & Legends Sunset Tour with Spritz

★ 4.9 · 522 reviews

Explore Cannaregio at dusk through ghost stories and tales of crime. Enjoy a spritz and two cicchetti along the way.

Crimes, Legends, and Mysteries Sunset Tour

★ 4.8 · 1,075 reviews

Discover a darker side of Venice at sunset in San Polo. Follow canal-side paths while hearing tales of smugglers, spies and mystery.

Create Your Glass Artwork: Private Lesson With Local Artisan

★ 5.0 · 631 reviews

Make your own glass piece under the guidance of a Venetian artisan. Learn the technique, work the glass yourself and take it home.

Mocenigo Palace-Museum

★ 4.2 · 527 reviews

Admire three centuries of dress and decor in an imposing Venetian palace. A small museum that rewards a calm, unhurried visit.

Luigi Bevilacqua srl ​​Weaving

★ 4.3 · 49 reviews

Visit Luigi Bevilacqua, a Venetian weaving mill with roughly 150 years of history. See traditional looms producing velvet and woven fabrics, then browse rugs and bags made on site.

Private Walking Tour with a Local

★ 4.7 · 907 reviews

See Venice your way with a private local host. Choose between famous sights and quiet neighbourhoods and set your own pace.

Church of San Pantalon

★ 4.7 · 1,846 reviews

Walk into San Pantalon and let its enormous ceiling painting do the work. Put a coin in the light box, sit in the nave, and spend a quarter of an hour looking up.

Chiarastella Cattana

★ 4.9 · 21 reviews

Slip into Chiarastella Cattana, a Venice home boutique far from the souvenir crowds. Browse beautifully made linens, cushion covers and glass, and take home something finer than a typical keepsake.

Carlo Goldoni's House

★ 3.6 · 355 reviews

Discover the home of Venice's famous playwright inside a fifteenth-century Gothic palace. A short, quiet visit that is easy to add to a museum pass day.

Pietra Rossa

★ 4.5 · 401 reviews

Discover Pietra Rossa, a courtyard restaurant that earns return visits. Settle in for the three-course Fa'ti set menu with paired wines and enjoy a warm, unhurried Venetian evening.

Giudecca

★ 4.7 · 520 reviews

Cross the canal to Giudecca, the lagoon island where Venice feels unhurried. Walk its long waterfront promenade for views of the city skyline, then pause at a neighbourhood restaurant away from the crowds.

Drogheria Màscari

★ 4.6 · 146 reviews

Step into Drogheria Màscari, a family-run spice and wine shop beside the Rialto market. Browse aromatic herbs and spices, then choose a bottle from its wide range of regional Italian wines.

Mysterious Tales of Ghosts and Murders

★ 4.8 · 911 reviews

Learn the ghost stories and murders hidden in Venice's alleys. A local guide shows you the small details that tell them.

Experimental Cocktail Club Venice

★ 4.7 · 176 reviews

Discover Experimental Cocktail Club Venice, a stylish evening bar with a view and a seasonal menu. Sample inventive cocktails built from ingredients and spirits sourced around the world.