Dese Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

St. Mark\'s Square which includes heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza

St. Mark's Square

4.5/5(177 reviews)

Surround yourself in Venetian splendour as you soak up the heady atmosphere of the city’s social and cultural hub.

St. Mark's Square
Grand Canal which includes a ferry, heritage architecture and a marina

Grand Canal

4.5/5(135 reviews)

The Grand Canal is Venice’s crowning glory, so flag down a gondola and get ready for one of the most beautiful boat trips in the world.

Grand Canal
Rialto Bridge

Rialto Bridge

4.5/5(179 reviews)

The oldest bridge in Venice has become one of its most popular modern-day tourist attractions.

Rialto Bridge
St. Mark\'s Basilica showing heritage architecture

St. Mark's Basilica

4.5/5(160 reviews)

The jewel in Venice’s crown is known as the “Church of Gold” for its gilded spires that tower over St Mark’s Square.

St. Mark's Basilica
Port of Venice

Port of Venice

4.5/5(67 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Port of Venice and enjoy other activities such as boating in Venice. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries.

Port of Venice
Doge's Palace

Doge's Palace

4.5/5(104 reviews)

The walls of this grand palace are steeped in the history of Venice’s powerful and wealthy ruling classes.

Doge's Palace

Activities

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

NZ$54
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride

NZ$341
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, & Gondola Ride

Venice in a Day: Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica (option)

NZ$240
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Venice in a Day: Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica (option)
The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide

The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide

NZ$68
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Essence of Venice in a Stress Free Small group Walking Tour with a Top Guide
Venice: Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket

Venice: Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket

NZ$15
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
Venice: Leonardo Da Vinci Museum Entrance Ticket
Single gondola paddles down waterway in Venice

Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride

NZ$76
per traveller
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
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Our pick of the best Dese Hotel Deals

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova

3 out of 5
Isola Nova del Tronchetto 17, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$224 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$224
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Piazzale Roma and Grand ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (260 reviews)
"Good place to stay"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo

4 out of 5
Piazza San Marco 1107, Calle del Cavalletto, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$276 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$276
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,626 reviews)
"I enjoyed very much staying ın hotel Location is very good"

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Hotel Rialto

Hotel Rialto

4 out of 5
San Marco 5149 Ponte Di Rialto, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$332 per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
NZ$332
25 Aug - 26 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Best location. Right next to Rialto bridge major shopping and restaurants. Room upgraded was still super small. Like cruise ship small. Needs some updating but clean. Breakfast included was good."

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

Hotel Rialto
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice

5 out of 5
Campo Santa Maria Del Giglio O Zobenigo, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$1,876 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$1,876
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Grand Canal and St. Mark's Square ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (234 reviews)
"Excellent place"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025

The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre

a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre

Via Ca‘ Marcello 19, Mestre, VE
The price is NZ$101 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$101
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
"They need to work on elevator and sheets and bathrooms cleaning"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$591 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
NZ$591
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
"We loved our charming rooms at Splendid. We had two adjoining rooms which was perfect for our family of four with teens. The staff are all super friendly and the location was very convenient. Would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 14 Aug. 2025

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
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Other neighbourhoods around Dese

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Favaro Veneto

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

Visitors to Favaro Veneto appreciate its restaurants. A visit to Ferretto Square and Forte Bazzera might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Favaro Veneto
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Tessera

3.5/5(9 area reviews)

Tessera is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Forte Bazzera and Cantina Marco Polo 6811 while in the area.

Tessera
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Ca'Noghera

Visitors to Ca'Noghera like its gardens and casinos, and Ca' Noghera Casino of Venice is a sight worth a stop.

Ca'Noghera
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Photo by Ra Boe / Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Campalto

4/5(2 area reviews)

You might appreciate the restaurants and waterfront views in Campalto, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, San Giuliano Park and Forte Marghera are just a few notable stops.

Campalto
Mestre showing street scenes

Mestre City Center

Well liked for its bars and monuments, Mestre City Center is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Ferretto Square and M9 Mestre Museum, and jump on the metro at Mestre Centro B1 to get around the city.

Mestre City Center
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Photo by Holapaco77 (CC BY-SA)

San Giuliano

3/5(5 area reviews)

San Giuliano is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by San Giuliano Park and Parco Pubblico s Giuliano while in the area.

San Giuliano

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