Venice One-Day Itinerary: A Foolproof Guide with No Backtracking

Finally visited the Venice from my elementary school textbooks 📖 This city 🌆 has no cars 🚗 Transportation is by boat 🚣‍♀️ But you can also explore on foot Bookmark this foolproof guide No backtracking needed 👏🏻 ✅ Route: Santa Lucia Train Station → Ponte degli Scalzi → Rialto Bridge → Libreria Acqua Alta (Sunken Bookshop) → St. Mark's Square → Accademia Bridge → Return to Train Station 🫡 Tips: 1️⃣ If you have a full day, consider walking—about 20,000 steps. 2️⃣ For vaporetto (water bus), a single ticket is €9.5 (valid 75 mins, unlimited transfers). 1-day pass: €25 | 2-day pass: €35 | 3-day pass: €45 Check routes (see Figure 6) to avoid wrong boats. If visiting Burano (Rainbow Island) or Murano (Glass Island), you must take the vaporetto (stay longer if possible). 3️⃣ For groups, share a gondola (€80 per boat) to explore small canals. 4️⃣ Water taxis are available at docks (similar to land taxis but expensive—€80-90, not recommended). 🫡 Must-Visit Spots: 1️⃣ Ponte degli Scalzi (Barefoot Bridge): First bridge from the station—watch out for scams. 2️⃣ Rialto Bridge: Get the classic textbook view of Venice. 3️⃣ Libreria Acqua Alta (Sunken Bookshop): Free gondola photo spot (expect queues). 4️⃣ St. Mark’s Square: Nearby attractions—Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Bell Tower (visit all at once). 5️⃣ Bridge of Sighs: Go under the bridge for the best photos with passing boats. 6️⃣ Accademia Bridge: Perfect spot for the iconic Venice postcard view. 🏠 Accommodation: Hotels in Venice are pricey. We stayed near Mestre Train Station (just 10 mins to Venice, €1.45 train ticket). #TravelGuide #Venice #VenetianCanals #VeniceTravel #ItalyTrip #ItalyTravelGuide