Timeline
09:00
Walk to the Basilica San Giorgio Maggiore and take the vaporetto on Linea 2. Climb the bell tower for clear views of the city while the morning light is still soft. The tower opens at 08:30, so you will have the space to yourself.
09:30
Walk 10 minutes to Caffè Florian on Piazza San Marco. Order a coffee and sit in the historic interior. It opened at 09:00, so you can enjoy the exclusive setting before the lunch rush begins.
09:50
Walk 15 minutes to Libreria Acqua Alta. Browse the cozy shelves of odd books and spot the resident cats. The shop closes at 19:10, so you have plenty of time to explore the stacks.
Local tip
Check the vaporetto schedule for Linea 2 to get to the Basilica. The bookshop is a bit of a walk, so wear comfortable shoes.
Check before you go
- Bell tower hours: May-Sep 08:30-18:30
- Caffè Florian opens at 09:00
- Libreria Acqua Alta closes at 19:10
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Venice (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).