Hours Ashore

6 things within 20 minutes of the ship in Venice

For short stops, hot days and anyone who'd rather not watch the clock. Times are from the Marittima cruise terminals.

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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.

⏱ 20 min visit🚶 18 min by taxi or public transport from the Marittima cruise terminals

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Sights

Santa Maria della Salute

The domed church at the mouth of the Grand Canal, built as a thank-you for the end of a plague. Opening hours vary with services; check locally.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 18 min by taxi or public transport from the Marittima cruise terminals

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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.

⏱ 20 min visit🚶 19 min by taxi or public transport from the Marittima cruise terminals

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Sights

St Mark's Basilica

A church covered inside with golden mosaics, built to hold the relics of St Mark. Sunday and holiday mornings are kept for worship, so visits start in the early afternoon on those days; book a time slot to skip most of the queue.

⏱ 45 min visit🚶 19 min by taxi or public transport from the Marittima cruise terminals

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Sights

St Mark's Bell Tower (Campanile)

A lift takes you to the top of the square's bell tower for views over the roofs and the lagoon. Queues can be long in summer.

⏱ 30 min visit🚶 19 min by taxi or public transport from the Marittima cruise terminals

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Sights

Doge's Palace

The seat of the old Venetian republic, with vast painted council halls, prison cells and the Bridge of Sighs. Open every day.

⏱ 1 h 30 visit🚶 20 min by taxi or public transport from the Marittima cruise terminals