Venice & the north Updated 29 July 2026
Murano and Burano: The Lagoon Islands in a Day
Glass on one island and coloured houses on the next: how long the vaporetto takes, the glass demonstration pitch, and why Burano deserves more of your day.
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Venice & the north Updated 29 July 2026
St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace: Visiting Them Well
The two ticketed buildings on the square: what each ticket includes, the queue and dress code, the terrace nobody books, and why the palace wins.
Venice & the north Updated 29 July 2026
The Venice Access Fee: What Day Visitors Need to Know
Venice charges day visitors on selected dates: who has to pay, who is exempt, why staying overnight changes things, and why to check current rules.
Venice & the north Updated 29 July 2026
Venice for the First Time: How the City Actually Works
Arriving, getting around and avoiding queues: the vaporetto, the sestieri, when the day-tripper crowd comes and goes, and why staying the night helps.