Free things to do · Venice

Free things to do in Venice

No-spend weekends in Venice — free museums, parks, markets and walks that don't cost a dollar.

Popular local pick

Top spots in Venice

  • Burano & Murano Day

    Outdoors

    Lagoon

    Vaporetto to candy-coloured fishermen's houses and glass-blowing workshops.

  • Gondola at Dusk

    Outdoors

    San Marco

    Splurge for 30 minutes on a black lacquer boat — ask for the small canals.

  • Doge's Palace

    Culture

    San Marco

    Gothic palace of secret itineraries, Tintoretto ceilings and the Bridge of Sighs.

  • St Mark's Square & Basilica

    Culture

    San Marco

    Byzantine mosaics, golden altarpiece and the Campanile lift for the lagoon panorama.

Frequently asked

  • Standouts right now: St Mark's Square & Basilica, Doge's Palace, Burano & Murano Day. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Venice and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.

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