The Perfect 48 Hours in Venice | Where Should You Stay in Venice?

How to spend the perfect 48 hours, and where should you stay in Venice? Here's your complete guide to Venice, Italy, whether you have 24 or 48 hours! Best Things to do in Venice + Top Things to do in Venice Travel Guide. All you need to know about traveling to Venice, Italy, on a budget!
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I was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in Miami, with roots that go across the globe to Pakistan (that's where my wanderlust nature comes from.) I travel the world part-time while juggling my passion for acting in NYC, my home. I also work as a lifestyle/print model, freelance travel writer, and social media content creator/brand ambassador. When I'm not acting or traveling, you can find me blogging and sharing secrets of my travel adventures, so stay tuned! You can also follow my live stories on IG @wheretonau
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[@WheretoNau]

Places Mentioned on this Vlog: Day 1 -Self-Guided Grand Canal Tour: Piazzale Roma to S.Marco-San Zacarria -Full-Day Gondola Ride and Tour of Basilica San Marco and Doges Palace: viator.tp.st/XNcWwNXq -Ponte Rialto -Palazzo Pisani Moretta -Peggy Guggenheim Collection -Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute -Riva Degli Schiavoni -Bridge of Sighs -St. Mark's Square -St. Mark's Basilica Guided Tour and Priority Access: getyourguide.tp.st/QqbsGJVt -St. Mark's Basilica and Terrace Skip-the-line Tour: getyourguide.tp.st/cLnuCnIK -Cafe Florian -Doge's Palace Secret Itinerary Tour: getyourguide.tp.st/fcC07eyN -Lunch at Osteria Alle Testiere -Libreria Aqua Alta -Fondaco Dei Tedeschi (Shopping mall with free rooftop views) -Calle Varisco (Venice's Narrowest Street) -Vino Vero -Fritto-In Day 2 -Chiesa Madonna Dell'Orto -Tintoretto's House -Vinoteca Vintido alle Guglie -Oficina Omersini -Half Day Trip to Burano kzbin.info/www/bejne/pHq8ZoJ6mNdlha8si=zUHJI-WqIubkgykg Where to Stay in Venice: Hotel S. Moise (Instagram Bridge Hotel) San Marco District: agoda.tp.st/YZpmCVi7 Al Ponte Antico (Luxury Stay) Cannaregio District: agoda.tp.st/EQnoQhZn Hotel Nazionale (Budget Stay) Cannaregio District: agoda.tp.st/LPk0Kdzf The Airbnb where we stayed on this trip (Budget Stay) Rent a car to continue exploring Italy: www.discovercars.com/italy-mainland/venice?a_aid=www.discovercars.com/?a_aid=Wheretonau Book your train tickets to travel in Italy here: trainline.tp.st/84BIBl6D Shop My Venice-Inspired Looks on Amazon Day 1 -Leather Backpack: amzn.to/4dDa2Be -Puff Short Sleeve Sweater: amzn.to/3wvBwbj -Knit cardigan Sweater Top: amzn.to/4adTwEQ -High Waist Wide-Leg Baggy Jeans: amzn.to/4bD18BO -Aldo Quilt Combat Boot: amzn.to/4bbIgtU Day 2 -Casual Plaid Lapel Long Coat: amzn.to/44Ip0lx -Long Sleeve Open Front Blazer: amzn.to/3QGtbZ6 -Oversized Cardigan Blazer: amzn.to/3UXLtaP -Ribbed Knit Sweater in Orange: amzn.to/3WF4RKP ======================== FTC Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. This video contains affiliate links. If you click on one of them and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

[@WheretoNau]

Airbnb : www.airbnb.com/rooms/770100466761547480?adults=1&viralityEntryPoint=1&s=76&unique_share_id=E2B928CB-1EC6-48BC-BC89-7B6192D87408&_branch_match_id=1318694610843975902&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXT0zKS9LLTdV3Sk4uCcp09Mh1SwIAlNdlkBsAAAA%3D&source_impression_id=p3_1715639522_T2pHXUGYGI2Zc%2FwE

[@jasonbutler1127]

I just randomly came across your video. I’ve been watching so many different blogs on Italy over the last month and yours is one of the better ones. Good job. Cheers from down under.

[@WheretoNau]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@TonmoyFeni]

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[@kristypollard6400]

I will be in Venice next month for two nights before boarding a cruise. Hands-down, this is the best video and the most interesting tips that I’ve come across. Thank you so much for sharing.❤

[@WheretoNau]

Thank you so much for watching my video, it means a lot. I hope you have the best time ever in Venice, it truly is a beautiful city ❤️

[@michaelcobian8514]

Great video. Thank you for making.

[@WheretoNau]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@georgian_soare]

Great video!

[@WheretoNau]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@edytabaran9703]

Amazing ❤ both the blog and the city

[@WheretoNau]

Yes and thank you!!

[@shaunlewis8156]

Thank you for giving the best "tips" Ive ever seen on KZbin👍

[@WheretoNau]

Thanks so much for watching!!

[@ryanvillar00]

Randomly stumbling upon the best Venice travel vlog out there. Great job!

[@WheretoNau]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@calimesmerizer1]

By far the best and informative Venice vlog I’ve seen on YT! Thanks for posting!

[@WheretoNau]

Thanks so much for watching!! 🙏🏽

[@Andrew-cg2zl]

is there any other youtubers similar towards your videos who explore other cities? this is the type of quality i am looking for

[@oliveumali4411]

Stumbled into your vlog as we’ll be in Venice not quite 48hrs - about 32!😂 I watched it 2x and took down notes, definitely made our planning so much easier!

[@WheretoNau]

Take a day trip to Burano if you have extra time. I have a video on that Venetian island if you need help getting there/planning.

[@Andrew-cg2zl]

this video was amazing! i see your at 1.2K subs... .... but to be honest. i watch alot of review videos. this is probably best Venice review. i hope to find more videos from you. amazing story line, editing was good too.

[@WheretoNau]

Thank you so much!!

[@well-blazeredman6187]

Well-made video.

[@WheretoNau]

Thank you!!

[@elikasoltani]

Love your video, def going to fill my water bottle :D

[@WheretoNau]

The best!! I loved that wine shop! Thanks for watching! Let me know which one you get 😁

[@amehrotra767]

Lovely video and super helpful- thanks for this and I'll be looking forward to more such videos from you! One recommendation: It would be great if you can also link all the places you spoke about in the description with link to booking sites,etc. - kind of helps for people to design their itinerary accordingly

[@WheretoNau]

Hi! Thanks so much for watching my video and for the feedback. I’ll add links to future videos to help you all with your bookings; I know how overwhelming that part of creating an itinerary can be. I hope you have a wonderful time in Venice. It’s one of my favorite cities in Italy 🇮🇹

[@WheretoNau]

Hi there! Please take a look at the pinned comment. All locations are now listed with links :) Enjoy your trip to Venice. Thanks for the feedback. -Nau

[@newyorkerinvegas]

In the words of Indiana Jone "Ahhh Venice" I love your travels and really enjoy the shots and editing on this! Love the tidbits on the various spots too! EMPTY WATER BOTTLES FILLED WITH WINE?!?!?!?!

[@WheretoNau]

I am so in love with Venice! Even with crappy weather, it doesn’t disappoint! Thank you for all the support and kind words, and yes! In Venice, you refill your water bottles with wine… I need to move there! Lol

[@omarpistolato9557]

Good job . Thank you from WINE SHOP VINTIDO .

[@WheretoNau]

Hi! Thank you. We can't wait to go back!! :)

[@keith-lg5zn]

how dw took us through many things.. hopefully we live differently make mooda in sha Allah

[@twety]

Loved your venice trip vlog... what dates did you travel.. will be visiting venice .. florence .. naples and rome ... from may 24th to june 8th .. wanted to know how the weather is gonna be ..

[@WheretoNau]

Hi there! Thanks so much for watching. I was in Italy for the entire month of May. It rained daily for the first two weeks, with brisk temperatures between 50 and 65 degrees F. By the third week of May, the days were warmer and sunny, so you’re going at an ideal time for good weather! That said, you’ll be visiting at the start of peak season. I highly recommend booking all your activities/stays and making restaurant reservations ahead of time to avoid long lines.

[@wilgielynaguirre1819]

Amazing vlog❤️can you please share the location where you watch the sunset (16:17) thanks in advance

[@WheretoNau]

Hi, thank you so much!!! That's on one of the crossing bridges in the neighborhood of Cannaregio :)

[@ASMRJusTravelz]

Mestre can be a choice

[@DiaryDeKomal]

I was searching for Venice trip and came across your video. Trust me your video is much better than other million views videos on youtube. One question: If I buy vaporetto pass from airport, can I use that pass for water bus from airport to venice island?

[@WheretoNau]

Thanks so much for the compliment and for watching :) Your Vaporetto ticket will take you from the airport to Venice, and no additional ticket is required. All you need to know is the neighborhood you want to stop at to determine what line to take. You can purchase your Vaporetto tickets from a vending machine right outside the airport doors, and the staff is super helpful if you get confused or have any questions. I hope this helps!

[@DiaryDeKomal]

@@WheretoNau great. I will probably buy Vaporetto pass for 48 hours and will use that for airport to venice and for burano/murano return.

[@WheretoNau]

@@DiaryDeKomal the Vaporetto (Alilaguna) you take from the airport into Venice is a different fare than the one within Venice. You’ll have to buy 2 tickets. One from the airport to Venice (the Alilaguna) and another one to travel within Venice once there ( a regular Vaporetto.)

[@WheretoNau]

@@DiaryDeKomal as far as visiting Burano, you’ll need to take the green line from the Alilaguna and that line is excluded from the 48 hour pass. You’ll need separate tickets for the airport and for Burano.

[@bhumibharadwaj9813]

Lovely video. Thanks from India. Can u plz guide us to follow your itenary, do we need a 2 day vaporaato pass or 1 ticket is enough.?

[@WheretoNau]

Thanks so much for watching! How long are you there for? Are flying in or taking the train into Venice?

[@bhumibharadwaj9813]

there for 48 hrs , taking a train and staying in the mestre area.

[@bhumibharadwaj9813]

Flying back the third day at 12 noon. So sort of have 2.5 days in all

[@WheretoNau]

@@bhumibharadwaj9813 We only took the Vaporetto 3 times during our stay. 1. The Alilaguna from the airport to our Airbnb. 2. A 75-minute pass for the self-guided tour on this video, and 3. A round-trip pass to visit Burano. These are all different tickets, we got with different price points. We decided to skip purchasing a 48-hour pass to walk as much as possible. If walking is not an issue, you can skip purchasing the 48-hour pass and get a 75-minute one. Something to remember, though, is that if you're following this guide, you'll walk for approximately 2 hours ( or more, depending on where you're staying and the order of your stops.) If you guys are ok with that, then walking on foot is the best way to see all of Venice :)

[@bhumibharadwaj9813]

Hi m going in 2 weeks have booked an airbnb in San polo. It’s quite in the centre and now I don’t think we will buy vaporetto

[@ingamutu138]

Can you please tell what are the hours of operation for the Vaporetto? At what time they start and end ?

[@WheretoNau]

Hi there! It depends on when you're visiting, whether it's low season or not, but overall, they tend to run pretty early / late depending on the line/ route you take. Some start at 5 am and end at Midnight. It's also important to note that during high tide, service is limited.

[@ingamutu138]

@@WheretoNau Thank you!🙏🏻

[@mariposa1933]

48 hours is the perfect amount of time. ❤

[@WheretoNau]

I completely agree :)

[@cindywu4]

Could you share the name of the restaurant that was Meryl Streep’s favorite place?

[@WheretoNau]

Hi, the name of the restaurant is Osteria Alle Testiere. I recommend making a reservation beforehand since the restaurant is limited in seating.

[@victorian5402]

How did you book the free roof top view?

[@WheretoNau]

I went to the malls website. There they have time slots to sign up for. You can book 21 days in advance before your visit. Here’s the website: www.dfs.com/en/venice/mobile/service/rooftop-terrace

[@liebet9491]

We are visiting in a month, do you think we’d be fine not getting a 2-3 day Venice pass for waterways, just pay as we go?? Not sure how this works since we’ve never been here. Thanks in advance

[@WheretoNau]

If you don't mind walking, then you'll be fine. That's the way we did it, but we walked a lot! We only purchased the Alilaguna ( from the airport to Cannaregio ), then a 75-minute Vaporetto pass, and the day trip tix for Burano. Only 3 passes were used in this travel guide you just watched :) I hope this helps!!

[@liebet9491]

@@WheretoNau thank you so much! We love walking! Your video was very helpful 😊

[@WheretoNau]

@@liebet9491 thank you for watching! I hope you have the best trip ever 🤩

[@ekadani100]

Where should I book the ticket for dodge museum? Is viva ticket scam or official? What is the official way to book this tickets?

[@WheretoNau]

Hi! Here’s their website: palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/en/home/

[@celpower]

My husband is a picky eater and would not eat anything probably in a nice restaurant. Would it be problematic if he sat and only ordered a drink and no food? Also many KZbinrs say that if they have a menu other than in Italian that they are not authentic and are made for turists? Did you find that to be the case?

[@WheretoNau]

Hi, it honestly depends on what restaurant you visit. I don't see that being a problem for any of the restaurants featured on this vlog. As for language for the menus, I found almost everywhere we went, except for some locations in Florence(Tuscany in general) and smaller villages had menus in both Italian and English. Italy is used to having tourists, so most restaurants will cater to them as well as locals. If you find a spot where the menu is in Italian only, I suggest googling the restaurant's name and taping on the images to see some of the meals offered and show your waiter the dish you'd like. If you're visiting Venice, I have a separate vlog with my top 5 restaurants. These are local spots that range from street food to fine dining, and I highly recommend them :) You'll both love Italy! I wish you a fun and unforgettable journey :)

[@christinalove1309]

What's a vaparetto? A water bus?? (A little boat)?

[@WheretoNau]

A vaporetto is a water taxi or water bus.

[@ekadani100]

I can't book tickets for Saint Mark's Basilica 😢 Where can I book this. I went into your website and can't seem to find links to any of this places you show us 😔

[@WheretoNau]

My written blog is not up yet for Venice; only the video version is. Here’s the website for Saint Mark’s Basilica: www.basilicasanmarco.it/

[@WheretoNau]

Hi there! Please take a look at the pinned comment. All locations are now listed with links :) Enjoy your trip to Venice. -Nau

[@christinalove1309]

Did you use the your phone or a camera ?

[@WheretoNau]

For Venice I used my camera.

[@BD-we1mo]

Are the restaurants good with dietary restrictions?

[@WheretoNau]

We didn’t make any substitutions while there, but most restaurants have an extensive menu catering to different dietary restrictions.

[@WheretoNau]

Hi! We didn't make any substitutions while there, but more restaurants cater to a diverse range of dietary restrictions.

[@MsKayFo]

Can you share link of your Doge Palace tour?

[@WheretoNau]

palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/en/home/

[@christinalove1309]

What about if we rather a hotel. Which area?

[@WheretoNau]

Hi there! Please take a look at the pinned comment. All locations are now listed with links, including hotel recommendations :) Enjoy your trip to Venice. -Nau

[@user-mn4fv5np1o]

Do they have vegetarian options for food?

[@WheretoNau]

If you love pasta, I recommend trying some “Minestra de Pasta e Fagiou,” a pasta and bean soup. Some great vegan/vegetarian restaurants to check out while in Venice are Osteria La Zucca, La Tecia Vegana, VgOloso, and Frary’s Cucina Mediterranean. I hope this helps :)

[@halobrute123]

What month was your trip?

[@WheretoNau]

We went in May, which usually would be an ideal month to visit Italy. Due to climate change, the weather has been different than in past years, and for us, the first three weeks in May brought a lot of rain and slightly colder-than-average weather. If you do decide to visit in May, I would recommend the last week so you can enjoy the sunshine with less of a crowd. September/ October is also a great time to visit. Summers are hot and crowded, and winters are cold. The only upside to visiting during the winter months (Nov.-Feb) is lower prices and less of a crowd.

[@christinalove1309]

What is the difference between the water taxi and water bus? The water taxi is a lot more that's why I ask.

[@WheretoNau]

The water taxi is more expensive than the water bus. A water bus will cost you about €7.50 for a 75 min unlimited ride. It’s like riding a public bus vs a taxi for example.

[@cecefernandez1345]

Can you link your airbnb??

[@WheretoNau]

Hi there! Please take a look at the pinned comment. All locations are now listed with links :) Enjoy your trip to Venice. -Nau

[@j.cm.9343]

Great little tips... I will be there in June 2024. Funny thing, I had chosen the same neighbourhood to stay in. Just one thing thou... the ads in your video are all misleading deep fake A.I videos...

[@WheretoNau]

Hi there! Please take a look at the pinned comment. All locations are now listed with links and hotel recommendations :) Enjoy your trip to Venice. -Nau

[@vanessaariana5571]

where did u book the secret Doges palace tour?

[@WheretoNau]

On their official website. They have the tour daily in 3 languages: English, Spanish, and French.

[@ekadani100]

What is the name of this official site. Is it vivaticket after Muvet to pay?

[@WheretoNau]

@@ekadani100 palazzoducale.visitmuve.it/en/home/

[@irinacrisstinaa88]

And if you don t arrive at Marco Polo airport ?!

[@WheretoNau]

The train station is right at the beginning of my suggested self-guided tour. Continue watching the video; I showcase the train station on Google Maps :)

[@viko9854]

Where do you stay please

[@WheretoNau]

I stayed at an Airbnb in the neighborhood of Cannaregio. Here’s a link to the Airbnb I booked: abnb.me/BcctRiAHmFb

[@christinalove1309]

Where did you stay ?

[@WheretoNau]

Hi there! Please take a look at the pinned comment. All locations are now listed with links, including hotel recommendations:) Enjoy your trip to Venice. -Nau

[@sherwhatever5921]

Gal Gadot look alike

[@halobrute123]

Hi beautiful

[@rebeccaginevra4723]

I'm venetian and I didn't like this video. people shouldn't play the tour guide if they are not prepared. bless the internet and the education 😅

[@WheretoNau]

Hi Rebecca, what didn't you like about it?

[@debracrestoni1833]

Too bad you say "I recommend" but don't say the name of what you recommend. Bad form.

[@WheretoNau]

Thanks for watching! Can you be more specific about what recommendation you’re looking for?

[@debracrestoni1833]

@@WheretoNau For example you say "Meryl Streep's favorite restaurant" or the place where the seafood is hand picked by the chef daily but you do not say the name of the osteria or whatever it is. You do this throughout the video

[@WheretoNau]

@@debracrestoni1833 there's a pin with the location in the video- the name is there. All the spots have pins with the name of the place.

[@Mthanerco]

Why are all these videos the same? You even suggest things to do but then explain they are super touristy, not worth the money, overrsted... Why then? Show me a place in Venice that is worth it. Not the places every venice video talks about

[@cgbleak]

These videos are all somewhat similar because if you've only got 2 days in Venice, you'll probably want to do many of the same things as everybody else who only has 2 days in Venice. Yes, I wouldn't go out of my way to visit the Acqua Alta bookstore. But it's free and takes 10-15 minutes if you're already in the neighborhood. And you have to admit, the restaurant suggestions are different. I've never seen anyone recommend Frito Inn before. Definitely NOT Meryl Streep's favorite restaurant! Plus Madonna del' Orto. Most Venice videos don't mention that church.