Tips and Topics

Accommodation for Groups

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There’s no such thing as really cheap accommodation in Venice, but lowest prices are guaranteed with… ... Click to see all >>

Avoid the Queues

There’s no need to stand in line. ... Click to see all >>

Buying Wine

Prosecco is the sparkling wine of the Veneto region and is delicious. Bellini is the cocktail of Venice. But if you are cost-cutting and want to buy everyday wine the local way, ... Click to see all >>

Changing money in Venice

Avoid the kiosks with signs saying ‘Change’, ‘Cambio’ etc if you can. A bank or cash machine will usually give you a better deal - up to 10% better ... Click to see all >>

Coupons for Venice Hotels

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Cycling on the Lido and Islands

Cycling is strictly forbidden in the main city of Venice, but other parts of the lagoon are great for bicycles.… ... Click to see all >>

Hairdressers

Where to get your hair done well - while watching the gondolas floating by ... Click to see all >>

Learning Italian at Venice University

If you are in Venice and want to learn or improve your Italian, you can do Italian classes at the Centro Linguistica Interfacolta (Interfaculty Language Centre) at Ca Foscari University ... Click to see all >>

Public Swimming Pools in Venice

The main city or historic centre, the island of Giudecca, and the Lido each have a Piscina Comunale (community pool). These pools offer both public swimming and swimming courses on certain days and hours, ... Click to see all >>

Savings with Expedia

Expedia.com, probably the most well-known online booking service worldwide, claim that the average saving when you book your flight and hotel or apartment together through their service is $220. They are especially good for hotels and for long-haul flights e.g. from the US to Europe, not so good for short-haul e.g. London-Venice unless… ... Click to see all >>

‘Venice’ in other languages

40 different names for Venice. If you know others, add them in the comments box. ... Click to see all >>