What to do in Venice when it rains

When the rain sets in, Venice sends you happily indoors — world-class museums, galleries, covered markets and warm cafés to wait out the weather.

Museums

Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.

Art galleries

Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.

Historic sites

Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.

Covered markets

Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.

Cafés

Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.

Indoor shopping

Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.

  • Solaris Calle del Lovo, 4814/4815, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
  • Super Calle Seconda de la Fava, 5413, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
  • Solaris Merceria Orologio, 264, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
  • panorama Venezia 30135 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
  • vinyl Calle dei Fabbri, 4738/4741, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
  • Venice Piscina S. Moise, 2159, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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