Lonely Planet: Venice & the Veneto 2025
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Venice & the Veneto.
Discover Venice & the Veneto's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from shopping for handmade trinkets at Artisti Artigiani del Chiostro, to indulging in the ultimate sweet treat at Gelateria Nico with a decadent gianduiotto dessert, and scaling the bell tower of Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore for sweeping city views.
Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Venice & the Veneto travel guide:
- Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
- All-new structure and design that’s easy to use so you can navigate Venice & the Veneto effortlessly
- Exciting Perfect Day itineraries help you create your ideal adventure with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities
- Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
- Vibrant photography and maps including a pull out map of Venice
- Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Basilica di San Marco, to Scoula Grande di San Rocco, and Rialto Market
- Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; local etiquette; using money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
- Connect with Venetian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
- Covers: San Marco; Dorsoduro; San Polo & Santa Croce; Cannaregio; Castello; Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands; Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands plus day trips to Padua, Vicenza, Verona