It was our (my three teenagers and I) very first visit to Venice and we really did not know what to expect. We decided to book a shared private taxi from the airport to the apartment and it turned out to be the best decision because the boat dropped us off at the Rialto Mercato water pier which was just steps away from the apartment!
We were met at the pier by Veronica, an associate of Lidia, who took us straight to the apartment which was less than 5 minutes away. The apartment is up two flights of steps and is exactly as shown in the photos but way more charming in real life. And I cannot say enough about how superb the location is! It is steps away from the world-famous Rialto Bridge and wonderful cafes and restaurants and shops. And because of jts central location we could easily walk literally every where in the city without difficulty.
It was our very first visit to Venice and we were there for only 3 full days. But Veronica gave us some very useful tips and recommendations about must-see places, neighbourhoods to explore and restaurants/cafes
to visit that we were able to make the most of our short visit. My #1 tip? Do not be afraid to lose yourself on the streets of Venice. Go explore. You’ll never know what interesting sight you’ll find around the next corner. Use Google map to find your way back.