Sights
Rialto Bridge
The stone bridge over the Grand Canal, lined with small shops. It sits roughly halfway between Piazzale Roma and St Mark's on foot.
Food & drink
Rialto Market
Fruit, vegetable and fish stalls beside the Grand Canal, with small bars nearby for a snack and a drink. It is a morning market, and the fish stalls do not open on Mondays; check locally.
Closed on Sundays.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Marittima cruise terminals (old city, ships up to 25,000 GT) | 34 min | walk |
| San Basilio terminal (old city, small ships) | 26 min | walk |
| Porto Marghera, Lombardia and Liguria quays (larger ships) | 39 min | taxi or public transport |
| Fusina cruise terminal (mainland, ships up to 250 m) | 35 min | taxi or public transport |
| Chioggia, Isola dei Saloni | 105 min | taxi or public transport |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Sights
St Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)
The city's great square, framed by arcades, the basilica and the bell tower. Come early to see it before the crowds build.
Sights
Basilica dei Frari
A huge brick Gothic church holding major paintings by Titian and Bellini. It is on the way back towards Piazzale Roma; on Sundays it opens to visitors in the afternoon only.