Discover Venice’s 200 best spots for a Young Friend Groups' trip

MOLO5 - Venice Nightclub

★ 4.0 · 858 reviews

Dance to house music in one of Venice's few real night clubs. A late-night option for friends and couples after dinner.

Il Mercante

★ 4.8 · 1,204 reviews

Discover Il Mercante, a trendy Venice cocktail bar with a warm, convivial atmosphere. Settle on the cosy upper floor or at the bar and sample inventive cocktails crafted by friendly bartenders.

Campo Santa Margherita

Settle into Campo Santa Margherita, Dorsoduro's easygoing square where locals and students gather. Grab a table at a cafe or bar, watch the evening crowd arrive and soak up a less touristy Venice.

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.

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.

Libreria Acqua Alta

★ 4.4 · 32,636 reviews

Wander into Libreria Acqua Alta, Venice's famously eccentric bookstore. Browse vintage books stacked in bathtubs and boats, meet the resident cats, and pick up postcards and prints.

Birreria Zanon

★ 4.6 · 677 reviews

Discover Birreria Zanon, a laid-back canal-side bar just off the busy streets. Take a table by the water and pair house beer with a spread of cicchetti.

Piccolo Mondo Disco

★ 3.4 · 212 reviews

Dance the night away in one of Venice's classic discos. A late stop for friends and couples after a long dinner.

Venice Kayak

★ 4.9 · 127 reviews

Paddle through Venice with Venice Kayak, a guided tour that puts you on the water instead of the crowded bridges. Glide along quiet canals with a local guide who shares the city's stories, ideally as the sun sets.

Vino Vero

★ 4.5 · 3,357 reviews

Discover Vino Vero, an intimate canalfront wine bar beloved by locals and visitors alike. Sip natural wines by the glass and snack on classic Venetian cicchetti beside the water.

Al Timon

★ 4.4 · 3,708 reviews

Discover Al Timon, a rustic, buzzing spot with an easygoing crowd and plenty of outdoor seating. Order cicchetti with a beer while you wait, then settle into steak, seafood or pasta with a bottle of wine.

Il Paradiso Perduto

★ 4.2 · 6,083 reviews

Discover Il Paradiso Perduto, a buzzing Venetian tavern where locals and visitors share long tables. Choose fresh seafood and cicchetti from the counter and soak up the convivial, sometimes musical, atmosphere.

Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings

★ 4.9 · 1,704 reviews

Discover the Sunset Walking Tour with Food and Wine Tastings, an evening route through seven independent Venetian venues. Taste your way through more than 14 dishes with regional wines before settling down to a seated dinner.

Skyline Rooftop Bar

★ 4.3 · 1,264 reviews

Discover Skyline Rooftop Bar, a sleek perch above the Hilton Molino Stucky with sweeping Venetian views. Order a cocktail and watch the sun go down over the lagoon.

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.

San Polo

Dive into San Polo, Venice's smallest and most compact district. Browse the morning Rialto market, wander its tight lanes, and stop at a traditional bacaro for cicchetti before crossing the open Campo San Polo.

Food Tasting Tour with Cicchetti and Wine

★ 4.9 · 572 reviews

Discover the Food Tasting Tour with Cicchetti and Wine, a guided stroll through three Venetian districts. Sample around 15 small bites with seasonal wine at locally run bars while your guide shares the stories behind each stop.

Suso

★ 4.6 · 9,512 reviews

Treat yourself to a scoop at Suso, one of Venice's most talked-about gelato shops. Choose from creamy, richly flavoured gelato topped with waffles and eat it as you wander the narrow streets.

Bar All'Arco

★ 4.7 · 1,677 reviews

Stop at Bar All'Arco, a compact Venetian bar prized for fresh, well-made cicchetti. Order a few traditional bites, such as creamy cod, with a glass of wine at the streetside terrace.

Brunch Cafe

★ 4.6 · 4,126 reviews

Settle in at Brunch Cafe, Venice's go-to spot for a proper sit-down brunch rather than a standing espresso. Share fluffy mango pancakes, a granola bowl and veggie gyoza in a quaint, busy dining room.

Street Food Tour with a Local Guide and Tastings

★ 4.8 · 2,984 reviews

Discover the Venice Street Food Tour, a walking tasting route from San Marco to Campo Santa Margherita. Browse the Rialto market area and try cicchetti, buranelli biscuits and gelato while a local guide explains what you are eating.

Al Mercà

★ 4.7 · 1,236 reviews

Discover Al Mercà, a small, affordable bar that draws locals and travellers alike. Stand with a spritz or glass of wine and work through cured meats, meatballs and creamy baccalà on bread.

Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Fine Wine

★ 4.9 · 1,378 reviews

Discover the Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class, a hands-on session in a Dorsoduro restaurant. Knead and shape fresh pasta, build your own tiramisu, then sit down with wine to eat everything you made.

SEPA

★ 4.6 · 1,773 reviews

Pull up a seat at SEPA, a rustic Venetian bacaro with a loyal local following. Share meatballs and small bites, try the risotto of the day and chat with the host over a glass of wine.

Dal Moro's

★ 4.6 · 20,649 reviews

Grab a box at Dal Moro's, the Venetian take-out counter that turns fresh pasta around in minutes. Choose your pasta and sauce, then eat on the go between sights.

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.

17-18th Century Dress-Up Experience

★ 4.7 · 538 reviews

Step into Venice's past in rich eighteenth-century costume. Choose masks and accessories, then pose at the studio and on the waterside.

St Marco - Rialto Walking Tour & Spritz Like a Local

★ 4.2 · 3,692 reviews

Stroll from St. Mark's Square to the Rialto and stop for a spritz like a local. Add a gondola ride if you like.

Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo

★ 4.8 · 1,576 reviews

Watch the light fade over the lagoon on the Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo. Sip your included drink, nibble cicchetti and listen to live saxophone jazz as the Giudecca Canal and St. Mark's Bay glide past.

Al Vapore

★ 4.3 · 1,400 reviews

Listen to live jazz, blues or rock in a cosy Venice bar away from the crowds. Order a cocktail, a bruschetta and settle in.