As one of the most popular tourist destinations in both Italy and the world, Venice can be expensive . The millions of people that visit its streets and canals ensure that prices are typical of a cosmopolitan European hotspot. For example, a meal in a mid-range restaurant can often cost around £30, but you can make significant savings by heading to Marghera, on the mainland (and where the MSC Cruises’ port is located), for meals.
It is entirely possible to explore Venice on a smaller budget . Some of the city’s most famous and most impressive sights can be enjoyed for free from the outside. These include the grand St Mark’s Basilica and the vast, iconic Piazza San Marco , as well as the flora-filled Giardini Pubblici (public gardens), one of Venice’s most alluring green spaces.