Best Day Trips from Venice
If you're in Venice for several days and you don't want to limit yourselves to the unmissable sights in Venice, you can dedicate some time to visiting the islands and nearby cities.
Islands near Venice
Murano
You have probably already heard of the renowned Murano glass. Make the most of your visit to Venice and discover the Glass Island.
Burano
Burano is one of the islands in the Venetian Lagoon. It is famous for its lace and colourful houses. Discover the things to do and how to get there.
Torcello
Torcello Island was once the main city of the region. Nowadays, it only has 100 inhabitants and a story to tell. Discover the top things to do in Torcello.
Lido di Venezia
Venice Lido (Lido di Venezia) is one of the main summer destinations of Venice, with over 7 m (12 km) of beach. The island is 10 minutes away from Venice.
Cities near Venice
Padua
Padua, Padova in Italian, is a small city located 23 miles to the west of Venice. It's home to the second-oldest university and one of the most important.
Verona
Verona is one of the most popular and beautiful cities in Italy. The city of love houses the Torre dei Lamberti and the Verona Arena.
Other Day Trips
As well as the aforementioned visits close to Venice, there are other cities such as Florence which are also at a greater distance but are well-connected for a day trip: