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

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

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

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

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

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

Port of Venice
Lido of Venice Beaches

Lido of Venice Beaches

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Lido of Venice Beaches during your travels in Venice? Visit the stunning cathedral and charming cafes in this romantic area.

Lido of Venice Beaches

Activities

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat

NZ$73
per adult
90% 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$297
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$251
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$211 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$211
29 July - 30 July
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 St. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (193 reviews)
"Great room and bath. Excellent staff. Room was a little warm but nice stay. Being from the US we sleep in a very cool room. Overall a 5😀"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Hotel Montecarlo

Hotel Montecarlo

3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$251 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$251
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,262 reviews)
"We stayed in the 2 bedroom apartment. It was very comfortable and very spacious. Amazing accommodation! Great air-conditioning too!"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Hotel Montecarlo
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$293 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$293
24 July - 25 July
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! (1,573 reviews)
"Amazing!"

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
The St. Regis Venice

The St. Regis Venice

5 out of 5
Campo Barozzi, San Marco 2159, Venice, VE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$1,580 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
NZ$1,580
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (102 reviews)
"Great hotel amazing location and newly renovated everything was great"

Reviewed on 24 Jun. 2025

The St. Regis Venice
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione

4 out of 5
San Marco Mercerie 760, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$544 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$544
28 July - 29 July
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! (1,010 reviews)
"The only negative thing I have to say about the staff is that they scheduled a water taxi for me and the water taxi driver gave my luggage to a guy once we got to train station and the guy wouldn’t give me my luggage until I gave him 50 euros. I was not expecting them to setup a water taxi that would ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Hotel Abbazia

Hotel Abbazia

3 out of 5
Cannaregio, Calle Priuli Cavaletti 68, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$281 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$281
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Great big space. Very clean and decent breakfast. Would stay again"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Hotel Abbazia
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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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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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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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