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Top things to do in Venice

26 attractions, landmarks and museums worth your time, ranked by traveler reviews.

Ponte di Rialto
Landmark4.7

Ponte di Rialto

193,565 reviews

Venice's most famous bridge, spanning the Grand Canal with stunning views and shops.

Piazza San Marco
Neighborhood

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What is the most visited attraction in Venice?

Ponte di Rialto draws the most traveler reviews of anywhere we track in Venice, with 193,565 of them, rated 4.7 out of 5. Review volume is the closest honest proxy we have for how many people actually turn up, so it is what this list is ranked by.

Which place in Venice do visitors rate highest?

Grand Canal holds the highest rating in Venice among places with a meaningful number of reviews, at 4.8 out of 5 from 4,166 reviews. It is less busy than Ponte di Rialto, which is often exactly why it scores better.

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4.5

Piazza San Marco

37,937 reviews

Venice's main public square, surrounded by historic buildings, cafes, and the iconic basilica.

Saint Mark's Basilica
Religious site4.7

Saint Mark's Basilica

29,053 reviews

A stunning cathedral in Venice, known for its Byzantine architecture, golden mosaics, and the Pala d'Oro altarpiece.

Doge's Palace
Landmark4.6

Doge's Palace

27,418 reviews

Gothic palace and museum that was the seat of Venetian government, now showcasing the republic's history.

Bridge of Sighs
Landmark4.6

Bridge of Sighs

26,935 reviews

An iconic enclosed limestone bridge in Venice, connecting the Doge's Palace to the prisons, with a romantic legend.

Rialto Bridge
Landmark4.2

Rialto Bridge

18,049 reviews

Cross Venice's oldest bridge, lined with shops and offering iconic Grand Canal views.

Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Landmark4.5

Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo

14,842 reviews

A hidden gem in Venice featuring a stunning spiral staircase with arched loggias, offering panoramic views of the city.

Giardini della Biennale
Landmark4.5

Giardini della Biennale

12,562 reviews

Historic park in Venice hosting the prestigious Biennale art exhibition, with pavilions from around the world.

St Mark's Campanile
Sight4.6

St Mark's Campanile

9,367 reviews

Climb St Mark's Campanile for sweeping views of Venice's rooftops and lagoon.

Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Museum4.5

Peggy Guggenheim Collection

8,702 reviews

Modern art museum in Palazzo Venier dei Leoni, featuring works by Picasso, Pollock, and Dalí.

La Fenice
Entertainment4.6

La Fenice

4,665 reviews

Venice's historic opera house, rebuilt after fires, hosting world-class opera and ballet.

Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Religious site4.7

Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

4,337 reviews

Explore a Gothic church housing masterpieces by Titian and Donatello.

Grand Canal
Landmark4.8

Grand Canal

4,166 reviews

Venice's iconic Grand Canal winds through the city, lined with historic palaces and bustling with gondolas and vaporettos.

San Giorgio Maggiore (church), Venice
Religious site4.6

San Giorgio Maggiore (church), Venice

4,038 reviews

A Palladian church on its own island, offering panoramic lagoon views from its bell tower.

Scuola Grande di San Rocco
Religious site4.7

Scuola Grande di San Rocco

3,149 reviews

A confraternity building in Venice adorned with Tintoretto's masterful cycle of paintings.

Santa Maria della Salute
Religious site4.5

Santa Maria della Salute

2,895 reviews

Baroque basilica built to celebrate the end of the plague, with a prominent dome on the Grand Canal.

Campo Santo Stefano
Landmark4.4

Campo Santo Stefano

2,844 reviews

A lively Venetian square with a statue of writer Niccolò Tommaseo, surrounded by historic buildings and cafes.

Gallerie dell'Accademia
Museum4.2

Gallerie dell'Accademia

2,074 reviews

Museum housing the foremost collection of Venetian paintings from the 14th to 18th centuries.

Torre dell'Orologio
Landmark4.7

Torre dell'Orologio

2,055 reviews

Admire Venice's iconic clock tower on Piazza San Marco, a Renaissance masterpiece with astronomical details.

Campo Sant'Angelo
Landmark4.6

Campo Sant'Angelo

1,104 reviews

Historic square in Venice's San Polo district, featuring a church, shops, and a lively market atmosphere.

Punta della Dogana
Museum4.2

Punta della Dogana

915 reviews

A contemporary art museum in a former customs building at the tip of Dorsoduro.

Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro
Museum4.2

Galleria Giorgio Franchetti alla Ca' d'Oro

661 reviews

A Gothic palace on the Grand Canal housing a museum of sculptures, paintings, and bronzes.

Palazzo Grassi
Museum3.8

Palazzo Grassi

534 reviews

A neoclassical palace on the Grand Canal hosting major contemporary art exhibitions.

Murano glass d'este
Market4

Murano glass d'este

92 reviews

A charming market in Venice selling authentic Murano glass souvenirs, jewelry, and decorative items.

St Mark's Basilica
Religious site4.2

St Mark's Basilica

46 reviews

Venice's cathedral, a Byzantine masterpiece with shimmering golden mosaics and the Pala d'Oro altarpiece.

Market
Market5

Paper Owl

18 reviews

A charming stationery and gift shop in Venice, offering handmade paper goods, journals, and unique souvenirs in a cozy canal-side setting.