Venice
Here’s why you should plan a Venice honeymoon
Celebrated as one of the most romantic honeymoon spots in Europe, if not the world, Venice – the City of Love – makes the perfect place to stay on your […]
A colourful carnival mask makes the perfect souvenir to take home from Venice, but not all masks are created equal. The cheaper ones – 20 Euros or less – are more than likely made in China, not Venice. They won’t necessarily comply with EU safety regulations, which means that the substances they’re made of could be harmful if you wear them next to your skin. They’re meant to be labelled as ‘for decorative use only’, but many won’t be. Just remember: you get what you pay for.
Another popular Venetian souvenir is Murano glass, made across the lagoon on Murano Island. To make sure you’re getting the real deal, buy Murano glass souvenirs on Murano Island itself – it’s cheaper, more likely to be genuine, and it’s a great opportunity to visit another part of the lagoon.
Tempting though it may seem to choose a restaurant where there are photographs of the food and there’s a friendly face outside trying to entice you in, these kinds of restaurants are best avoided. Steer well clear of restaurants that advertise ‘tourist menus’, as these are classic Venice tourist traps and you’ll almost certainly receive poor quality (even frozen) food at sky high prices.
As with many European cities, Venice has its fair share of illegal street vendors selling fake designer goods, such as handbags and sunglasses. Whatever you do, don’t fall for these; quite apart from the poor quality of these goods, you could land yourself a substantial fine if you’re caught buying them.
A gondola ride is one of the most romantic things to do in Venice, but it’s easy to fall prey to extortionate pricing. Rather than getting into the first gondola you see, why not arrange a gondola ride using our trusted partner? Before you go, don’t forget to brush up on some fascinating facts about gondolas to share with your fellow travellers!
Whether you’re visiting for a week or you’re just on a Venice day trip, another way you can avoid the tourist and budget traps is by heading to a quieter part of the city. If you want to escape the crowds, why not head to the lesser-known Cannaregio district? Here’s what to do in Cannaregio to get your itinerary started!
Venice
Celebrated as one of the most romantic honeymoon spots in Europe, if not the world, Venice – the City of Love – makes the perfect place to stay on your […]
Venice
The district of Venice Castello may not be the city’s best-known area (sestiere), but it is the largest, and there’s plenty here to make it worth a visit. Even better, […]
What to see
Thanks to our Venice day trip it’s easily possible to experience the magic of this incredible city in just a day. But what are the top things to see and […]