12 Free Things to Do in Venice | Italy
If you are headed to Venice for the vacation of your dreams, you may be in shock once you arrive and find that tourist attractions in this area are quite expensive. Spending some time in a coffee shop sipping on and Italian cappuccino can put quite a damper on your vacation budget. You may suddenly realize that while you have been saving for years, you don’t have enough money to thoroughly enjoy the vacation. Don’t fret! You can afford to go to Venice if you know what to do and where to go. Listed below are 12 free things to do in Venice.
1. Visit Rialto Bridge
If breathtaking views are what you are searching for head straight for Rialto Bridge. A visit to this breath will yield views of the Grand Canal. Best of all, it won’t cost you a dime to take in the scenery.
Rialto Bridge, Venice, Italy / Photo by admin
2. Window shopping
Even if you don’t have a dime to spend in the expensive stores in Venice, window shopping can be an enjoyable experience. Many of the shops look like glass museums and are beautiful works of art.
3. Take a walk
Take a trip back to the 15th century by taking a walk down the winding streets of Venice. There will be countless sites to see along the way so be sure to bring your camera along.
4. Visit the churches
While some churches in Venice do charge a fee for entry to help maintain the property, others are free! San Vidal is free and open to the public. Not only will you see the magnificent structures of the churches, but many of them boast famous historic artwork.
Church in Venice, Italy / Photo by admin
5. Free concerts in the churches
While visiting the churches in Venice, look for signs that announce free concerts. Many times the churches will offer concerts or music for free of charge. Plan your trip accordingly.
6. Take an island trip
It will cost you a little money to get to the islands but once you get there, exploring the islands is free. Sightseeing in areas such as San Michele or exploring is free. You can also visit Murano Island, the birth place of famous murano glass and learn more about the World’s finest glass sculptures.
7. Visit the festivals
If you are Venice during a festival, this can provide tons of free entertainment. From a parade of boats to the Festival of San Marco to Carnevale di Venezia wearing handmade masquerade mask, choose to plan your visit during a festival to help save you money when trying to find things to do.
Festivals in Venice, Italy / Photo by admin
8. Museo della Musica
Choose to visit the museum of music to view a collection of instruments and find information about making violins. If music is a passion of yours, this is sure to be a free venue that you will love.
9. Visit the Jewish Ghetto
This is the historic area where the term “ghetto” came about. Walk on the very same roads as the thousands of Jews who were forced into segregation. You can see the areas where they lived and also visit synagogues in the area.
10. Visit the Parks of Venice
While you will certainly find more stone in this beautiful city, there are a few parks that still have some greenery. Take a stroll through the parks or have picnic. Spend the day relaxing and enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
11. Tour the Art Galleries
While many of the galleries will cost you money to visit, there are some that are free of charge. The Contini Art Gallery is one of the galleries that you can enjoy for no cost to you.
12. Visit the beach
Visiting the beach in Venice can be quite expensive if you don’t look for areas that have free access. Walk along Lido until you find a point of entry that won’t cost your money.
If you are planning a trip to Venice in the near future, use the list of 12 free things to do in Venice to help you make the most of your trip without spending tons of money. While Venice is an expensive city, if you know where to go and what to do, you can spend very little money enjoying the beautiful city. The sites and scenery of the city alone are enough to appease even the pickiest of tourist. What will you do in Venice?
View 12 Free Things to Do in Venice Italy in a larger map
About Europe Explored
EuropeExplored.com serves as a resource of the very best travel destinations from within Europe, including natural attractions, cities, sights, museums, amusement and theme parks, and much much more. We hope that we can help you choose the best holiday destination for you, and ensure easier travel throughout Europe. If you have any questions, or suggestions, please comment below and We'll do our best to answer you.Subscribe
If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to receive more just like it.
