Lonely Planet Pocket Venice

Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Venice - and discover twice the city in half the time! Discover Venice's most popular experiences, must-see attractions, and unexpected surprises with this handy-sized Pocket travel guide. From admiring the architectural ensemble of Piazza San Marco, to shopping for vintage treasures at Mercato dell'Antiquariato, and seeking out Bellini's beautiful artworks at San Zaccaria and San Francesco della Vigna churches.

This Pocket guidebook format provides you with the best insider knowledge and local know-how for planning trips between 1-7 days. Find what you're looking for fast with an all-new structure and design, and get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Basilica di San Marco, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and The Rialto. Exciting Three Perfect Days itineraries help you create your ideal trip with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, while walking tours in every chapter introduce each neighbourhood's personality and get you to those 'don't miss' sights.

Discover 'A Few Surprises' in a new feature that showcases Venice's best kept secrets and rising trends. Navigate public transport confidently with clear instructions and tips in the 'Getting Around' section, and make quick travel decisions using 'Trip Planning' pages with top pick lists and advance booking advice. Eat, drink, and shop like a local with extensive listings of the top restaurants, bars, markets, and street vendors. The guide includes an essential information toolkit with tips on arriving, transport, making the most of your time and money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility, and responsible travel. Complete with inspiring full-colour photography, maps, and a pull-out map of Venice covering San Marco & Palazzo Ducale, Dorsoduro & the Accademia, San Polo & Santa Croce, Cannaregio & the Ghetto, Castello, Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands, and Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands.