Lonely Planet Pocket Venice

Discover twice the city in half the time with our expert team of travel writers who share what you need to know to plan the ultimate short trip to Venice.

Imagine a place where dazzling marble palaces house Renaissance masterpieces and costumed masqueraders stroll through bustling squares. Every must-see spot in this guide comes straight from travellers and locals who have celebrated Carnevale, trawled Murano's world-famous glass studios, and bar-hopped in Rialto. Just think of us as your friend on the inside. If it's in this guide, it's worth your time!

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Pocket Venice travel guide. Our Pocket guidebook format contains the best insider knowledge for planning trips between 1-7 days including:

• Exciting 'Perfect Days' itineraries that are packed with unmissable attractions and activities
• Eat, drink and shop like a local with extensive listings of our picks top restaurants, bars, markets and street vendors
• Inspiring photography and detailed maps including a pull-out map of Venice
• Explore on foot! Walking tours in every chapter introduce each area's personality and highlight unique experiences on each trail
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including Piazza San Marco, the Grand Canal, and La Fenice Opera House
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, navigating transport confidently, local etiquette, LGBTQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, using money, accessibility and responsible travel
• Updated as part of Lonely Planet's reimagined guidebook collections, built to help travellers plan smarter, travel easier and explore with confidence
• Covers: San Marco & Palazzo Ducale; Dorsoduro & the Accademia; San Polo & Santa Croce; Cannaregio & the Ghetto; Castello; Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands; Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands

Get straight to the heart of this extraordinary city - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - and hit the ground running with Lonely Planet's Pocket Venice.