Tessera Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

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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
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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 acclaimed art galleries and fascinating museums.

Port of Venice
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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
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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
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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
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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

Activities

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Alilaguna Waterbus Transport Card

NZ$53
Per adult
Alilaguna Waterbus Transport Card
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5 Days Rome, Florence & Venice

NZ$3,445
Per adult
5 Days Rome, Florence & Venice
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Venice Museum Card

NZ$70
Per adult
Venice Museum Card
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Aeroporto - San Marco

NZ$475
Per adult
Aeroporto - San Marco
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Best of Venice Small Group Day Tour including Food Tastings

NZ$209
Per adult
Best of Venice Small Group Day Tour including Food Tastings
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Murano & Burano Tour

NZ$88
Per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Murano & Burano Tour
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Our pick of the best Tessera Hotel Deals

Guest House Bella Onda
Guest House Bella Onda
Via Orlanda 291, Tessera, Mestre, VE
The price is NZ$167 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$167
per night
20 May - 21 May
Stay at this guesthouse in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free airport pick-up. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (522 reviews)
The perfect stop over
"It's a fantastic location for a stop over, whether you're arriving or departing Venice Marco Polo Airport. There are a couple of restaurants nearby and some local services too. The bus stop in either direction is very close. The staff here are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. We would definitely ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Guest House Bella Onda
Hotel Venice Resort Airport
Hotel Venice Resort Airport
4 out of 5
Via Triestina, 153, Tessera, Mestre, VE
The price is NZ$288 per night from 21 May to 22 May
NZ$288
per night
21 May - 22 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Mestre. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (996 reviews)
"The hotel grounds were nice and there was a clean, lovely pool on site. The staff was nice and accommodating for the most part. In particular, the night desk manager John was incredibly friendly and helpful. The hotel doesn’t have a restaurant but they do serve a buffet breakfast for 10 Euro that ..."

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hotel Venice Resort Airport
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$446 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$446
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Excellent Hotel at an Excellent location, could get any better."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Montecarlo
3 out of 5
Calle Specchieri 463 San Marco, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$452 per night from 20 May to 21 May
NZ$452
per night
20 May - 21 May
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
Nice traditional Venetian hotel
"The room was small but that's expected in Venice. Bathroom was well equipt but small. Very good air conditioning system. It's very close to St Mark's square so you can hear the bells at night. Staff were all very helpful and afternoon tea is a nice touch"

Reviewed on 14 May 2024

Hotel Montecarlo
Hotel Excelsior Venice
Hotel Excelsior Venice
5 out of 5
Lungomare Guglielmo Marconi 41, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$703 per night from 22 May to 23 May
NZ$703
per night
22 May - 23 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a beach locale. Popular attractions St. Mark's Square and St. Mark's Basilica ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (974 reviews)
"The grounds were impeccable! Every location of the hotel was service oriented. The breakfast was fresh and constantly replenished. Our room was spacious and well appointed!"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Hotel Excelsior Venice
Hotel Bella Venezia
Hotel Bella Venezia
4 out of 5
San Marco 4710 - Calle Dei Fabbri, Venice, VE
The price is NZ$567 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$567
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Venice. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (364 reviews)
"Bella Venezia had a lovely Italian feel to it staff were excellent"

Reviewed on 11 May 2024

Hotel Bella Venezia
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Other neighbourhoods around 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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Favaro Veneto

3.5/5(3 area reviews)

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

Favaro Veneto
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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
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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
Venetian Ghetto which includes boating, a coastal town and heritage architecture

Cannaregio

4.5/5(119 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Cannaregio is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Venetian Ghetto and Casino of Venice.

Cannaregio
Mestre which includes 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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