Things to Do in Sant'Erasmo in 2026

Things to do

Venice in a Day with St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, & Gondola Ride

Venice in a Day:Gondola Ride, Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica & City Tour

￥26,869

per adult

94% of travellers recommend

Sidewalk flanked by colorful buildings in Burano

Murano & Burano Tour

￥9,202

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

Taste of Venice: Local Tapas Tastings & Wine Tour

Venice Small Group Tour: Venetian Tapas, Wine, Spritz & Gondola Ride

￥14,575

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Single gondola paddles down waterway in Venice

Classic 30 minutes Gondola Ride

￥7,177

per traveler

72% of travellers recommend

Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Guided Tour – Skip The Line

￥17,759

per adult

86% of travellers recommend

Gondola Ride

￥7,729

per adult

84% of travellers recommend

Venice: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola Ride & History Gallery

Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

￥21,587

per adult

Venice Islands Cruise: Murano & Burano islands and optional Torcello

￥5,521

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Venice Islands: Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit

Murano Glass & Burano Colors Guided Visit with Optional Torcello

￥4,693

per adult

84% of travellers recommend

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Sant'Erasmo must see attractions

1. St. Mark's Square

Step into Venice’s most famous square and expect to be impressed by the opulence of St. Mark’s Basilica, the towering Campanile, and the gothic façade of the Doge’s Palace. This lively hub has been the focal point for Venetian life for over 10 centuries. Enjoy a drink in one of the cafés under the colonnaded arcade that lines the square or visit its most iconic buildings.

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A historic building with intricate architecture and a large open plaza.

2. Grand Canal

The Grand Canal is Venice’s famous S-shaped thoroughfare. On any given day you can hear the splashing of the oars of the gondolas that slowly traverse the city just as they have done for centuries. A trip in a gondola is almost unavoidable because there are very few sidewalks along the canal, and the backs of the Floating City’s buildings drop straight into the water. A more modern and faster way to see the Grand Canal, and the main tourist attractions alongside it, is by vaporetto (water bus). For a simple crossing, take a traghetto, a ferry on which you remain standing for the duration of the short trip.

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A canal with boats and buildings along the water.

3. Rialto Bridge

When riding a vaporetto (water bus) or gondola along the Grand Canal, look up as you round the bend by the fish market: One of Venice’s most iconic sights appears before you. The Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto) has been a feature of the city since the late 1500s. It has a distinctive V-shape design, high stone arcades and balustrades from which tourists peek at the gondolas in the canal below.

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A stone bridge with arches over a canal, surrounded by historic buildings.

4. St. Mark's Basilica

Approach St. Mark’s Square from any angle and, on a fine day, you’ll see the golden spires of St. Mark’s Basilica (Basilica San Marco) glimmer in the sunlight. This is why the locals call this the Chiesa d’Oro (Church of Gold). As you get closer, you’ll see the many sculptures, reliefs and mosaics of the ornate facade. This church is a spectacular example of Byzantine architecture.

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A detailed mosaic with religious figures and architectural columns.

5. Piazza Mazzini

The Piazza Mazzini is a wide, open plaza with picturesque trees and fountains that help to keep you cool during the intense summer heat. Cafés, shops and hotels overlook this busy square, where bars and bright lights create a lively atmosphere at night.

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A street with a no entry sign, a bar, and a tennis court.

6. Caribe Bay

Aqualandia is a huge water park with a great variety of activities and themed worlds. In addition to its many pools and thrilling rides, it has a circus school, a limbo school and a climbing wall. Bring your family to swim against a backdrop of exotic vegetation and castles in the Laguna Baby, Golden Lagoon and Paradise Lagoon sections.

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A water slide at a theme park with a stone structure and water splashing down the slide.

What to do in Sant'Erasmo

Where to stay in Sant'Erasmo

Find the best Sant'Erasmo areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Sant'Erasmo

A canal in Venice with gondolas and historic buildings.

Venice City Center

The stunning cathedral and charming cafes are just a few highlights of Venice City Center. Make a stop by St. Mark's Square or Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo while you're exploring the area.

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A narrow Venetian canal with gondolas, historic buildings, and colorful balconies.

San Marco

A noteworthy feature of San Marco is its popular shops. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out St. Mark's Square and Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo.

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A canal in Venice with colorful buildings and a bridge.

Cannaregio

Travelers to Cannaregio praise its popular shops. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to make a stop by Casino of Venice and Ca' d'Oro Giorgio Franchetti Gallery.

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A canal with boats docked, historic buildings, and a clear sky.

San Polo

San Polo is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari or Palazzo Pisani Moretta.

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