We suggest! A gondola ride is an expensive treat, if you have over spent in the lovely shops and cafes just hop on the No.1 vaporetto and admire the wonderful palaces on the world's most picturesque main street. Visit St Marks square in the evening when the day trippers have dispersed!

Venice is quite simply unique. The vista of canals with their candy striped boat moorings, ornate architecture, perfectly arched bridges and gondoliers in traditional straw boaters are picture perfect. Escape from the hustle and bustle of the main areas of interest and wander aimlessly through the maze of tiny alleys, you will always come across some hidden gem. Another option would be take the No.12 vaporetto to Burano a neighbouring island with brightly coloured homes lining the quiet canals traditionally housing fishermen and lace makers, a delightful step back in time and a perfect complement to the wealth of art galleries, museums and the accomplished architectural elegance of Venice itself.