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.
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.
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.
Doge's Palace
The walls of this grand palace are steeped in the history of Venice’s powerful and wealthy ruling classes.
Activities
Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride
Half Day Murano and Burano Island Tour by Private Boat
I Musici Veneziani Concert: Vivaldi Four Seasons
Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Basilica Small-Group Guided Tour
Our pick of the best Tessera Hotel Deals
Venicegreen Agriresort
Clean room and staff courteous!
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hotel Rialto
Clean rooms, wonderful staff. Be advised rooms facing the Rialto bridge can be subjected to quite a bit of noise from the street.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Hyatt Centric Murano Venice
Wonderful week stay in the Island. No better location for lodging on Murano.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Absolutely beautiful, visited half of Europe, this was the best for the price
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Antico Panada
Clean room.
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Great hotel. Easy access to the People's Mover or Vaporetto. Very clean, staff is great.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tessera
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 Jewish Museum of Venice 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.
Santa Croce
Santa Croce is known for its charming cafes, and you can make a stop by Piazzale Roma and Grand Canal while in the area.
