• Explore the exquisite Piazza San Marco nearby. One of Venice’s most renowned historic destinations, the public square is home to such celebrated Italian landmarks as the Doge’s Palace and the Basilica di San Marco.

• Visit the Scuola Grande di San Rocco further into town. Around since the late 15th century, the building contains an extensive variety of magnificent paintings by the artist Tintoretto.

• Travel to the Ponte di Rialto (Rialto Bridge). This famous structure is over 400 years in age and is the most historic of the four major bridges that cross the Grand Canal.