Tessera Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
St. Mark's Square
The beating heart of the city where you’ll find some of its most famous sights, its best cafes, and enjoy the true charm of Venice.
Grand Canal
Take a gondola ride along Venice’s beautiful canal and see the city and its magnificent sights in all their glory.
Rialto Bridge
Cross the romantic old bridge, one of Venice’s most iconic and world-famous sights, now packed with souvenirs and street entertainers.
St. Mark's Basilica
An exquisite Byzantine cathedral and one of the most striking of all Venice’s great attractions with a story as old as the city itself.
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 home of the Venetian ruling elite for hundreds of years, an enduring monument to the city’s power and stature.
Activities
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
Venice in a Day: Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica (option)
Our pick of the best Tessera Hotel Deals
Venicegreen Agriresort
Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025
Hampton By Hilton Venice Isola Nuova
Reviewed on 18 Aug. 2025
Hotel Cavalletto e Doge Orseolo
Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025
Hotel Rialto
Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025
The Gritti Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Venice
Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2025
a&o Hostel Venezia Mestre
Reviewed on 18 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.
- Forte Bazzera
- St. Mark's Square
- Grand Canal
- Rialto Bridge
- St. Mark's Basilica
- Port of Venice
- Doge's Palace
- Lido of Venice Beaches
- Porto Marghera
- Piazza Brescia
- Teatro La Fenice
- Tronchetto Waterbus Stop
- Piazza Milano
- St Mark's Campanile
- Bridge of Sighs
- Beach of Sottomarina
- Giardini della Biennale
- Noventa di Piave Designer Outlet
- Peggy Guggenheim Museum