🇮🇹 Venice 2-3 Day Itinerary (Brutally Honest Edition) ✨

"Just my personal experience—take it or leave it!" 🏨 Accommodation STAY ON THE MAIN ISLAND! 🏡 Why? Safe at night (two girls walking at 11PM was fine!), magical evening vibes, and super convenient. Skip the train station area—it’s sketchy at night (despite what others say). Pro tip: Book online for the city tax (cash/ATM works too). 🚤 Transport ✅ Daily Vaporetto Pass (Download the AVM Venezia app—scan QR codes before boarding!). ✅ Try the €2 Hand-Rowed Gondola (cash only, 5-min ride). Route: Santa Maria della Salute → St. Mark’s Square (no queues!). 🏝️ Island Reviews 🌈 Burano (Rainbow Island) Verdict: "Cute but overrated." Perfect for chilling, not sightseeing. 🔮 Murano (Glass Island) Verdict: "Meh." Shops close by 6-7PM—go early or skip. 🏖️ Lido Verdict: "Sandy disappointment." Windy, mediocre beaches, and not worth the trek in flip-flops. 🏰 Main Island Highlights St. Mark’s Square: Impressive (but no need to enter paid attractions—exteriors are enough!). Churches/Bridges: Snap pics outside; interiors are repetitive. Time needed: Half a day if skipping museum entrances. 🍝 Food & Drink (Real Talk) 🚫 Ristorante San Silvestro (€45/person) "Overpriced & bland." Squid ink pasta had 3 tiny squid bits—salty like the Dead Sea. ✅ Arcicchetti Bakaro (€1/snack, €3.5/wine) "Basic but wholesome." Sit on steps, munch, and people-watch. 🍰 I Tre Mercanti Tiramisu "First bite = heaven, then sugar coma." Hot jasmine tea was a happy accident. 🍕 Pizzeria al Gazebo "Decent but tiny portions." €20 seafood risotto = 👎. 🛒 SPAR Supermarket 0.29€ for 1.5L water?! Peaches & cherries = 🔥. 💡 Final Tips Cash is king for small purchases. Sunset > Sunrise (fewer crowds, better light). Gelato > Fancy dinners (priorities!). #VeniceUnfiltered #ItalyOnABudget #NoTouristTraps