Is 3 days in Venice too long?

Yes. Venice is a place that should be savored, not rushed through like a theme park. 3 days in Venice is the ideal amount of time to experience the city's must-see sights. It also gives you ample time to explore some of the islands in the Venetian lagoon such as Burano, Murano, and Torcello.



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Ideally, you should spend between 2 and 4 days in Venice. With 2 full days in Venice, you will have just enough time to explore the highlights, eat some delicious food, stroll the canals, and learn a bit about Venice's unique culture and history.

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If you budget 300 euros for your 3 nights, you should be fine even with a splurge meal. Just try to avoid tourist traps! Lunch: You can readily find pizzas for 8-10 euros. Or ready made sandwiches for a few euros depending on what you get.

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The northern Italian city of Venice is a notoriously expensive place for a vacation.

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Train travel makes seeing Venice in a day easy. Once you arrive in Venice, the best way to get around is on foot. All the main tourist attractions are within walking distance of one another. However, public transport is available via expensive water taxis, traditional gondola rides, and easily accessible ferry boats.

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A cappuccino will run you 10.50 euros and an espresso is 6.50 euros (3 euros if you stand at the bar). The cornetti were around 5 euros each. A full service traditional tea will run you 35 euros and their tramezzini and panini are between 11.50 euros and 18 euros.

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Venice restaurants are expensive but there's an easy way to eat cheaply (see below). Once you add it all up, a basic hotel can be better value. It's more ethical to stay in a hotel, too – the explosion of Airbnbs and vacation rentals have decimated the housing market, meaning many Venetians have had to leave the city.

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Average daily spend by real travellers in Venice: €129 Think mid-range - most of the major attractions, a few cab rides, maybe a big night out, and a bit of shopping on the side. It doesn't include the cost of hotels or car hire as these are often booked in advance.

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The standard 30-minute gondola ride in Venice costs 80 EUR during the day and 120 EUR in the evening or at night (from 7 PM to 8 AM). This is the fixed price you pay for a private gondola ride and not per person.

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