lawilliams Posted August 7, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I am traveling with my husband and four children and will spend two 1/2 days in Venice. Do I need a private tour guide? Any recommendations? What should I see?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquilegia Posted August 7, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 7, 2010 You certainly don't need to spend your money on a guide for Venice. Just get a guide book and wander around at your leisure. It's very compact and it's easy to get around on foot or by using the vaporetti (water buses). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipmaster Posted August 7, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Welcome to CC, I agree with the other poster, Venice is all about walking the narrow walkways surround by canals and with a good guide book you are good. Save your money for private guides/tours in other ports in some the private guided tour/vehicle really will enhance your experience! I am traveling with my husband and four children and will spend two 1/2 days in Venice. Do I need a private tour guide? Any recommendations? What should I see?:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dileep Posted August 7, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I am traveling with my husband and four children and will spend two 1/2 days in Venice. Do I need a private tour guide? Any recommendations? What should I see?:) Buy a good travel book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
financialgrl Posted August 8, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Stayed an extra 2 days after an overnight cruise in Venice. A great place to wander and get lost. It was part of the fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samavarcruiser Posted August 8, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Venice - Things To Do and See http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/venice/re_todo.htm You can definitely do Venice on your own :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckles_51 Posted August 8, 2010 #7 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Venice - Things To Do and See http://www.slowtrav.com/italy/venice/re_todo.htm You can definitely do Venice on your own :) What a wonderful list! Thanks for posting...wish we were spending more time in Venice!:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted August 8, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 8, 2010 You defintely do not need a tour guide for Venice. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rian90 Posted August 8, 2010 #9 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Rick Steves has audio tours for Venice. You might enjoy these if you have Mp3's with you...and they are free! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandbanksguy Posted August 8, 2010 #10 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I am traveling with my husband and four children and will spend two 1/2 days in Venice. Do I need a private tour guide? Any recommendations? What should I see?:) Since you have 2 half days in Venice, I'd suggest you get a copy of Frommer's Venice Day by Day. and follow there "The best in One Day" itinerary. Definately include a full transit of the Grand Canal by Vaporetto. Buy Vaporetto passes so that you can get off and on at a number of stops. You can spend a half day just seeing the sites of Piazza San Marco including the Basilica, the Campanile (bell tower) and the Doge's Palace. Then there's the Rialto Bridge and just plain wondering around and getting lost for a while. It's about 100 euros, but don't miss out on taking a gondola ride around sunset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown Prince Posted August 10, 2010 #11 Share Posted August 10, 2010 Venice is about twice the size of Central Park in New York City, except with no streets, no taxis, no smog. It is a water-bus & walking city. So romantic. So different. Food and drinks are very expensive; however, you must eat the Gelato. Have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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