VENICE TRAVEL TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS | 50 Must-Knows Before Visiting Venice + What NOT to Do!

Happy to Wander (Travel Tips & Inspo) October 19, 2023
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Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel 🎉. Get up to 60% OFF your subscription ➡ Here: https://bit.ly/3EYcmml ➡️ Read the written version of this guide for more tips: https://happytowander.com/venice-travel-tips/ ➡️ WATCH NEXT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z97Odil2NwQ ➡️ More general tips for Italy: https://happytowander.com/italy-travel-tips/ ➡️ Follow me on Instagram for real-time Stories: https://www.instagram.com/happytowander 00:00 INTRODUCTION 00:35 VENICE BASICS * TRAVEL PLANNING TIPS 7:42 VENICE TRANSPORT TIPS + GETTING AROUND 11:51 VENICE TIPS FOR SIGHTSEEING & ATTRACTIONS 14:59 TIPS FOR RIDING GONDOLAS IN VENICE 17:04 VENICE FOOD & DRINK TIPS 19:55 VENICE TIPS FOR WHEN YOU ARRIVE BOOK VENICE ACTIVITY TICKETS IN ADVANCE Note - many of the links below are affiliate links which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info on what this means, check out my website privacy policy and disclosure: https://happytowander.com/privacy/ Save $$$ w/ Venice Passes: https://www.tiqets.com/en/venice-city-passes-l201418/?partner=happy_to_wander_media_inc. Doge’s Palace: https://www.getyourguide.com/venice-l35/venice-doge-s-palace-reserved-entry-admission-ticket-t451265/?partner_id=8J15F09&cmp=VeniceYT St Mark’s Basilica Tickets: https://www.tiqets.com/en/st-marks-basilica-tickets-l145693/?partner=happy_to_wander_media_inc. AFTER HOURS St Mark’s Basilica Tickets: https://www.getyourguide.com/venice-l35/venice-st-mark-s-basilica-after-hours-tour-t53660/?partner_id=8J15F09&cmp=VeniceYT St Mark’s Bell Tower: https://www.tiqets.com/en/st-mark-s-bell-tower-tickets-l197648/?partner=happy_to_wander_media_inc. Gondola pre-booking (per person, ideal if travelling in a smaller group): https://www.tiqets.com/en/venice-attractions-c71510/tickets-for-classic-gondola-ride-p974328/?partner=happy_to_wander_media_inc. Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=8J15F09&cmp=VeniceYT Food Tour (for a guided Cichetti experience): https://www.getyourguide.com/venice-l35/venice-by-night-ghetto-area-street-food-tour-t480298?partner_id=8J15F09&cmp=VeniceYT OTHER TRAVEL RESOURCES ➡️ My favourite travel credit card - Wise: {Referral Link} https://happytowander.com/Wise ➡️ Honey for finding coupons automatically: {Referral Link} https://happytowander.com/Honey ➡️ Where I search hotels {Paid Link}: https://www.booking.com/index.html?aid=1180711 ➡️ Where I search flights: https://www.google.com/travel/flights ➡️ Where I compare/book transport in Europe {Paid Link}: https://happytowander.com/omio ➡️ My go-to travel insurance {Paid Link}: https://happytowander.com/WorldNomads ➡️ Where I book activities/tours {Paid Link}: https://happytowander.com/GetYourGuide ➡️ Rakuten USA for cash-back on purchases {Referral Link}: https://www.rakuten.com/r/LECOUR23?eeid=28187 ➡️ Rakuten Canada {Referral Link} for cash-back on purchases: https://www.rakuten.ca/referrer?referrerid=T1dMsjxn5c0%3D&src=Link MORE EUROPE VIDEOS: ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMfmxwRv8qs ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2LtZitVvECw ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIWOJmGwUKA ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFyR6tro6iI ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdXDwoq11Kk ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1EelA5RgW4 ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqBjW4WNM4g ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbfegva4uHM&t ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbXR1IFsvTc ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH44LZcWbFA& ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA87YO7SqtI&t ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61RUP1uBinU& EUROPE TRAVEL TIPS & MUST-KNOWS: ➡️ My best Europe travel tips: https://happytowander.com/europe-travel-tips/ ➡️ How to travel Europe by train: https://happytowander.com/how-to-travel-europe-by-train/ ➡️ Grab my free Europe trip planning workbook: https://happytowander.com/EuropePlanningWorkbook ➡️ Grab my free accommodation checklist: https://happytowander.com/accommodation-checklist ➡️ Europe summer packing list: https://happytowander.com/packing-summer-europe-ultimate-female-packing-list/ ➡️ Europe winter packing list: https://happytowander.com/travelling-europe-in-winter-female-winter-packing-list-for-europe/ ➡️ How to avoid pickpockets in Europe: https://happytowander.com/how-to-avoid-pickpockets-europe/ Travelling to Venice for the first time? In need of Venice travel advice that caters to a newbie? This Venice travel guide is packed with must-knows before you visit Venice as a tourist, with a rundown of common tourist mistakes in Venice as well as answers to common questions like Venice culture shocks, Venice culture and etiquette tips, where to go in Venice, places to visit in Venice, and more so you can have the Venice trip of your dreams. Whether you're looking for general Venice tips or tips for Venice hidden gems, be sure to watch this video!

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