10 essential places to see in Venice on a 2 or 3-day trip

If in your trip to Venice, riding a Italy, you will only have two days To get to know the city, it will be useful to know what the essential visits. which I am going to suggest below.

Of course, you must keep in mind that in a two day trip you will only have enough time to visit the essentials in Venice.

On the other hand, you will not be able to do the highly recommended vaporetto excursion through the islands of the Venetian Lagoon, for which you would have to dedicate another day.

To visit the city of canals, a good option is to start by signing up for a complete tour of Venice, which serves as an appetizer and then you can go on your own to other interesting places in said city.

This tour combines a walk through St. Mark's Square and its surroundings, including the St Mark's Basilica and Ducal Palace, and is carried out with a guide in spanish, lasting four hours.

Venice in two days: essential visits to do

Now, if you prefer to go on your own, below are the tips to plan your visit of Venice in 2 days, with the essential things to do.

1.- Vaporetto ride along the Grand Canal in Venice

To start your visit to Venice, it is best to make a first tour in ferry by Great channel.

The ideal is to go up to the  ferry in the railway station, Together with the Santa Lucia train station, to get to the St. Mark's Square.

This way you can enjoy the architectural beauty of the different palaces of venice that are happening on the banks of the Great channel.

If you do not depart from the railway station, the advice is to locate the train station vaporettos closest to your hotel to do this from there tour of the Grand Canal.

2.- Visit St. Mark's Square in Venice

after you vaporetto tour, it's time to walk through the St. Mark's Square and enjoy this great square that is the monumental heart and tourist life in the city of canals.

You will access from the Grand Canal along the San Marco squareAnd now you can enjoy its different corners.

This is also where you will really start your visit if you arrive on a cruise, then the vaporettos that start from the cruise station They will transfer you to the aforementioned St. Mark's Square.

Among the most notable corners of the square are the Columns of San Marcos and San Teodoro, the famous Bridge of Sighs or the Orologio Tower,

You should also walk through the arcaded galleries of the square where its most famous cafes are located.

3.- Visit St. Mark's Basilica in Venice

It is absolutely essential to queue for visit St. Mark's Basilica.

It is the great jewel of Byzantine art in Venice, and it is worth your visit go up to the balcony where the famous horses are located.

From there you will have the first panoramic views of St. Mark's Square.

4.- Visit the Doge's Palace in Venice

In your visit of the Doge's Palace from the Plaza de San Marcos, for the majesty of its rooms and corners, such as the impressive Boardroom, you will see the great historical importance that the Republic of Venice.

It is a large monument rebuilt in the 14th century in Gothic style, and during your tour you will see corners of great artistic wealth.

To highlight the Letter Gate, or the staircase known as the Scala d'Oro, or the enormous Great Council Room.

5.- Climb the Campanile Tower in Venice

To have, without a doubt, the best panoramic views of Venice, You climb the Campanile Tower, another of the most notable monuments of St. Mark's Square, in whose image the image of the Campanile.

At the top of this bell tower is where you will have the best panoramic views of the city of Venice.

6.- Visit the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute in Venice

Back in the ferry to be able to enjoy the Grand Canal during sunset, a highly recommended stop is to visit the Basilica Santa Maria de la Salute, which is located near San Marcos Square, yes, on the opposite bank.

You can also live the experience of cross the Grand Canal in Venice in a traghetto gondola, a really cheap option.

You can end the day walking through the Rialto bridge and have dinner at a restaurant in the area.

Or also attending a Classical music concert in one of the churches or historic buildings.

Second day in Venice

7.- Walk along the Rialto Bridge and surrounding areas in Venice

On the second day you can start the day at the aforementioned Rialto bridge.

I can tell you that it is one of the most popular areas for tourists in Venice.

In addition to enjoying the views of the Grand Canal, you can go to the Rialto Market, or stroll through the surrounding streets full of shops and markets.

8.- See the Church of Santa María de Frari in Venice

Go to Campo San Polo, the second largest square in Venice, and one of the busiest corners during the celebration of the Carnival festivities in Venice.

you will arrive at the church Santa María de Frari, another essential visit due to the great works of art inside, which you will find in the small square of Frari Field.

9.- Visit the Old Jewish Ghetto of Venice

From Frari you can go towards Santa Lucía to get to Cannaregio neighborhood.

Walking through this district, you can go to the old medieval jewish ghetto, area where you will find the most popular Venice, and reach the beautiful Gothic church of Madonna dell Orto.

10.- Gondola ride through the canals of Venice

You can complete this day by giving a gondola ride by any of the canals of venice.

Then I advise you to return once again to the St. Mark's Square to experience its lively atmosphere during the sunset, enjoying the classical music that is performed on its various terraces.

In summary, by following these tips I assure you that in these two full days you will have been able to enjoy the essentials of Venice.