Venice's canals, Verona's Roman arena, and the Prosecco hills between them.
5 travel guides
Historic Venice drew 20 million visitors in 2023. Here's how many days to budget, which sestiere to stay in, the 2026 tourist tax rules, and how to use Venice as a base for Verona and the lagoon islands.
How much a Venice vaporetto ticket costs in 2026, which line actually goes where, how to validate before boarding, and when a multi-day pass beats paying per ride.
Venice's canals and tight alleys confuse GPS more than any other Italian city. Here's why, how the yellow signage system works, and what to do when you're genuinely turned around.
Verona is just over an hour from Venice by train, home to a Roman arena older than the Colosseum and Juliet's balcony. Here's whether it's worth a day of your trip, and how to plan it.
Venice Carnival 2027 runs 23 January to 9 February. What's free, why the city's access fee doesn't apply, and which days to avoid if you hate crowds.
