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Venice, Veneto, Italy

2 days in Venice

Canals, gondolas and Renaissance grandeur on the lagoon. Here's how to spend 2 days in Venice: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 2 days Venice trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
2 days
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
Palazzo Barzizza~$18
Palazzo Barzizza is a restructured formerly Gothic-style palace located on the Canal Grande of Venice, adjacent to the Palazzo Giustinian Businello in the Sestiere of San Polo, Ven
12:30
Palazzo Giustiniani Businello~$18
The Palazzo Giustiniani Businello is Gothic-style palace located on the Grand Canal, in the Sestiere of San Polo, adjacent to the Palazzo Papadopoli, in Venice, Italy.
16:00
Palazzo Papadopoli~$18
The Palazzo Papadopoli, also known as the Palazzo Coccina or Palazzo Coccina Tiepolo Papadopoli, is a Baroque-style palace located on the Canal Grande of Venice, between Palazzo Gi
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Day 2

09:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
12:30
San Silvestro, Venice
San Silvestro is a church building in the sestiere of San Polo of Venice, northern Italy.
16:00
Palazzo Donà a Sant'Aponal~$18
The Palazzo Donà a Sant'Aponal, also known as the Palazzo Donà or Palazzo Donà dalle Trezze, is a Gothic-style palace located on the Canal Grande of Venice, between Palazzo Papadop

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What 2 days in Venice costs

What this trip costs

$782
Flights$45058%
Stay$689%
Activities$8411%
Food$9012%
Local transport$365%
Shopping$243%
Buffer$304%
$391/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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2 days in Venice: FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Venice?+

2 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Venice without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Venice?+

Start with Palazzo Barzizza, Palazzo Giustiniani Businello and Palazzo Papadopoli. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 2 days in Venice cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $300 per person for 2 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Venice?+

The best months to visit Venice are June, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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