Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Venice & the Veneto.

Discover Venice & the Veneto's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from shopping for handmade trinkets at Artisti Artigiani del Chiostro, to indulging in the ultimate sweet treat at Gelateria Nico with a decadent gianduiotto dessert, and scaling the bell tower of Basilica di San Giorgio Maggiore for sweeping city views.

Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Venice & the Veneto travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• All-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Venice & the Veneto effortlessly
• Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions
• Expert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more
• Vibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of Venice
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights from Basilica di San Marco, to Scoula Grande di San Rocco, and Rialto Market
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel
• Connect with Venetian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditions
• Covers: San Marco; Dorsoduro; San Polo & Santa Croce; Cannaregio; Castello; Giudecca, Lido & the Southern Islands; Murano, Burano & the Northern Islands plus day trips to Padua, Vicenza, Verona

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Venice & the Veneto.