Where Time Stands Still
There are destinations you visit once.
And there are destinations that remain with you forever.
Venice is unlike anywhere else in the world. Built upon more than one hundred small islands, every street ends at the water, every bridge leads somewhere beautiful and every arrival feels unforgettable.
Whether you're gliding along the Grand Canal aboard a private water taxi, enjoying breakfast beneath the arcades of Piazza San Marco or wandering through quiet canals before sunrise, Venice has a remarkable way of making every moment feel cinematic.
Visit during Carnival and the city transforms into a living masterpiece, where elegant masks, historic palaces and centuries-old traditions create one of the world's most extraordinary celebrations.
Rather than rushing between landmarks, Venice invites you to slow down. Put away the map, cross another bridge simply because it looks beautiful and allow yourself to discover the city one canal at a time.
This is Levart's guide to experiencing the very best of Venice.
LEVART RECOMMENDS
Ideal Length
3–4 Days
Perfect Itinerary
3 Nights – Venice
Discover the city entirely on foot and by water while exploring its timeless neighbourhoods.
Day Trips
Burano • Murano
Best Time to Visit
April to June
September to October
Carnival Season
Usually celebrated in February, the Venice Carnival is one of the world's most iconic cultural events. Elegant masks, lavish costumes and centuries-old traditions transform the city into an unforgettable open-air theatre.
Perfect For
Luxury Hotels • Italian Cuisine • Architecture • Art • Romance • Photography • History
EXPERIENCE
Arrive by Private Water Taxi
If there is one experience worth investing in, this is it.
Gliding through the Grand Canal aboard a private water taxi is one of Venice's most unforgettable moments. Passing beneath historic bridges and alongside magnificent palaces offers a perspective of the city that simply cannot be experienced any other way.
In our opinion, it is even more memorable than the famous gondola ride.
Experience a Gondola Ride
No visit to Venice feels complete without stepping aboard a traditional gondola.
Choose a quieter route through the smaller canals during the late afternoon, where hidden bridges, elegant palaces and peaceful waterways reveal a more intimate side of the city.
Breakfast at Caffè Florian
Some places are more than cafés.
Opened in 1720, Caffè Florian is the oldest coffee house in Italy and one of the oldest in the world.
Located beneath the arcades of Piazza San Marco, it has welcomed artists, writers and travellers for more than three centuries. Arrive early, order an espresso and watch Venice slowly come to life while an orchestra quietly fills the square.
It is one of the city's most timeless traditions.
Discover St. Mark's Square Before the Crowds
Wake up early.
Before the cafés become busy and the day begins, Piazza San Marco feels wonderfully peaceful.
Visit St. Mark's Basilica, admire the Doge's Palace and enjoy one of Italy's most iconic squares almost entirely to yourself.
Wander Without a Destination
The greatest beauty of Venice is often found where no itinerary exists.
Cross hidden bridges, discover quiet canals, admire colourful façades and allow yourself to become pleasantly lost.
The city always rewards curiosity.
EXPLORE
San Marco
The historic heart of Venice.
Home to St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, Caffè Florian and some of the city's most celebrated architecture.
Dorsoduro
Elegant, peaceful and wonderfully authentic.
Filled with galleries, beautiful canals and charming cafés, Dorsoduro offers one of the most enjoyable neighbourhoods to explore on foot.
Rialto
Cross the famous Rialto Bridge before discovering the historic Rialto Market, where Venetians have bought fresh seafood and local produce for centuries.
Libreria Acqua Alta
Perhaps the world's most unique bookshop.
Books are stacked inside gondolas, bathtubs and old boats to protect them from Venice's rising tides, creating one of the city's most photographed hidden gems.
Burano
Famous for its colourful fishermen's houses, Burano feels like stepping into another world.
Its peaceful canals and vibrant streets make it the perfect half-day escape.
Murano
For centuries, Murano has been celebrated for its extraordinary glassmaking tradition.
Visit one of the island's workshops and discover the craftsmanship that has made Venetian glass famous around the world.
EAT & DRINK
Aman Venice
Even if you don't stay overnight, reserve one unforgettable dinner overlooking the Grand Canal.
Exceptional cuisine, remarkable interiors and one of Venice's most romantic settings make it an evening you'll never forget.
Harry's Bar
The birthplace of the Bellini and one of Venice's great institutions.
Stop for an aperitivo before dinner and experience a true piece of Italian history.
Local Bacari
Spend one evening moving between traditional Venetian wine bars, enjoying cicchetti and local wines exactly as Venetians have done for generations.
STAY
Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani
Our favourite place to stay in Venice.
Beautifully restored interiors, outstanding service and a peaceful location away from the busiest streets create the perfect balance between luxury and tranquillity.
Four Seasons Hotel Danieli
A legendary Venetian palace entering a new chapter.
Overlooking the lagoon beside St. Mark's Square, the former Hotel Danieli became a Four Seasons property in 2026, continuing its legacy as one of the world's most iconic hotels.
Aman Venice
One of Europe's most extraordinary hotels.
Set inside a magnificent 16th-century palace overlooking the Grand Canal, Aman combines historic grandeur with understated elegance unlike anywhere else in Venice.
SHOP
Discover some of Venice's finest shopping experiences.
• Luxury boutiques around Piazza San Marco
• Venetian mask ateliers
• Murano glass workshops
• Independent artisan boutiques
• Libreria Acqua Alta
• Traditional delicatessens and local food shops around Rialto Market
Attend an Opera at Teatro La Fenice
Some evenings deserve to be remembered forever.
Teatro La Fenice is one of the world's most celebrated opera houses and has welcomed some of history's greatest composers, including Verdi and Rossini. Even if opera isn't usually part of your travels, experiencing a performance inside this magnificent theatre is one of Venice's most unforgettable cultural experiences.
Elegant interiors, remarkable acoustics and centuries of history make every evening feel extraordinary.
THE LEVART EDIT
Stay
Radisson Collection Hotel, Palazzo Nani
Luxury Stay
Four Seasons Hotel Danieli
Breakfast
Caffè Florian
Dinner
Aman Venice
Experience
A private water taxi along the Grand Canal
Tradition
A gondola ride through the quieter canals
Neighbourhood
Dorsoduro
Hidden Gem
Libreria Acqua Alta
Memory
Watching Venice disappear behind you from a private water taxi at sunset.
LEVART TIPS
Visit Piazza San Marco before 8 a.m.
Reserve Aman Venice well in advance.
Travel light, as most of Venice is explored on foot.
Take both a private water taxi and a gondola. Each offers a completely different perspective of the city.
If possible, experience Venice during Carnival at least once in your lifetime.
A PERFECT FOUR-DAY ESCAPE
Day One
Arrive by private water taxi, settle into your hotel and spend the afternoon exploring San Marco before enjoying sunset beside the Grand Canal.
Day Two
Begin the morning with breakfast at Caffè Florian before visiting St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Wander through Rialto Market, discover Libreria Acqua Alta and finish the evening with dinner at Aman Venice.
Day Three
Explore Dorsoduro, enjoy a traditional gondola ride through the quieter canals and spend the afternoon discovering Burano or Murano before returning to Venice for one final aperitivo.
Day Four
Visit Teatro La Fenice, enjoy one last stroll through the city's peaceful canals and leave Venice the same way you arrived—aboard a private water taxi.
THE LEVART PERSPECTIVE
Venice reminds us that the greatest journeys are often the slowest.
Here, every bridge leads somewhere beautiful, every canal tells another story and every journey across the water becomes part of the destination itself.
Take the private water taxi.
Enjoy breakfast at Caffè Florian.
Ride the gondola.
Wake before the city does.
And if you ever have the opportunity to experience Venice during Carnival, don't hesitate.
Because there are few places in the world where history, romance and elegance come together quite so effortlessly.
The Art of Travel starts here.