Your Guide to Venice
Navigate the City Like a Local
Arrival
From Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Private water taxi: 40 minutes to Venice (preferred)
Alilaguna water bus: 1 hour 15 minutes
Group transport available for wedding guests
Booking codes & discounts provided
From Treviso Airport (TSF)
Bus to Venice: 45 minutes
Private transfer available
Less frequent but budget-friendly flights
navigating the city
Water Transport
Vaporetto (water bus): €7.50 per journey
Private water taxis: €60-100 per journey
Wedding events have dedicated transport
Download the AVM Venezia app
Walking
Most places 15-30 minutes apart
Comfortable shoes essential
Maps.me recommended for offline navigation
Getting lost is part of the experience!
local tips & customs
O1
Venice Etiquette
Modest dress for churches
No swimming in canals
Stand for coffee at bars (cheaper!)
Avoid rolling luggage across bridges
O2
Morning Rituals
Rialto Market at dawn
Caffè Florian for coffee
Pasticceria Rosa Salva for brioche
Walking the empty calli
O3
Sunset Spots
Accademia Bridge
Giudecca waterfront
Zattere promenade
Rooftop bars
things to do
Activities
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Scuola Grande di San Rocco
Gallerie dell'Accademia
Acqua Alta Bookstore
Punta della Dogana
Palazzo Grimani
Secret Gardens Tour
Dining
Antiche Carampane
Osteria alle Testiere
Quadri
Anice Stellato
Dal Moro's Fresh Pasta
All'Arco for cicchetti
Bacareto da Lele
Shopping
Venini
Ca' Macana
Legatoria Piazzesi
Fortuny
Friulana
Attombri
San Samuele district
la dolce vita bingo
Couple kissing on a gondola
Sunset over the Grand Canal
Street musician playing
Hidden garden glimpse
Perfect espresso moment
Ordering an Americano cocktail
Group selfie on a bridge
Clothes drying on a line
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Venice packing + style guide
Event Attire
We invite you to embrace the romantic elegance of Venice throughout our wedding weekend. For our welcome drinks, cocktail attire will set the perfect tone - think elegant cocktail dresses or palazzo pants for ladies, and smart blazers with dress shirts for gentlemen. The ceremony and reception call for black tie elegance, where floor-length gowns and tuxedos will complement our historic venue. Our farewell brunch is a relaxed affair - smart casual attire that's comfortable for your journey home.
Venice Style Guide
Venice in October offers the perfect blend of warm days and crisp evenings. Pack layers that can transition easily from day to night, and remember that comfort is key when exploring the city. Cobblestones and bridges make flat, comfortable shoes essential for sightseeing, while elegant block heels work well for evening events.
Consider bringing:
daytime exploring
- Comfortable yet elegant walking shoes
- Light layers for autumn temperatures
- Crossbody bag or secure wallet
- Sunglasses and small umbrella
evening outings
- Light jacket for water taxi rides
- Elegant flats or block heels for bridges
- Small evening bag
- Light pashmina wrap or scarf
Packing essentials
the must-haves
Power adapter (European 2-pin)
Mobile battery pack
Small umbrella
Anti-blister supplies
Band-aids for walking
smart additions
Safety pins
Tide pen
Portable steamer
Blister prevention strips
Double-sided tape
don't bother bringing
Rolling luggage (opt for duffels or backpacks)
Hair straighteners (embrace the Venice humidity!)