Tessera Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
St. Mark's Square
Surround yourself in Venetian splendour as you soak up the heady atmosphere of the city’s social and cultural hub.
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.
Rialto Bridge
The oldest bridge in Venice has become one of its most popular modern-day tourist attractions.
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.
Port of Venice
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.
Doge's Palace
The walls of this grand palace are steeped in the history of Venice’s powerful and wealthy ruling classes.
Activities
From Venice: Explore Italy’s Best Mountains - Dolomites in a Day
From Venice Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Trieste
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
Venice in A Day: St Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace & Gondola Ride
Our pick of the best Tessera Hotel Deals
Venicegreen Agriresort
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025
Hotel Rialto
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Splendid Venice – Starhotels Collezione
Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tessera
Ca'Noghera
Visitors to Ca'Noghera like its gardens and casinos, and Ca' Noghera Casino of Venice is a sight worth a stop.
Favaro Veneto
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.
Campalto
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.
San Giuliano
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.
Cannaregio
A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Grand Canal and Casino of Venice.
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.