Things to Do in Dorsoduro, Venice

Dorsoduro feels artier and student-heavy, with Accademia, Peggy Guggenheim, Zattere, Campo Santa Margherita, and views across Giudecca Canal.

Basilica Santa Maria della SaluteBasilica
Gallerie dell'AccademiaArt Museum
Peggy Guggenheim CollectionArt Museum

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Top things to do in Dorsoduro

Basilica Santa Maria della Salute
★ 4.7 · 13.7k
Basilica★
Spectacular domed baroque church with unique octagonal design & sacristy housing 12 works by Titian.
Every day
9 AM – 12 PM, 3 PM – 5:30 PM
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Gallerie dell'Accademia
★ 4.6 · 11.2k
Art Museum★
Museum of 13th- to 18th-century Venetian artwork, with paintings by Titian, Canaletto & Tiepolo.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
9 AM – 7 PM
Sat
9 AM – 7 PM
Sun
9 AM – 7 PM
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Peggy Guggenheim Collection
★ 4.6 · 14.7k
Art Museum★
18th-century waterside palace with a 20th-century art collection & an interior sculpture garden.
Mon
10 AM – 6 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
10 AM – 6 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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Ca' Rezzonico
★ 4.5 · 3.4k
Art Museum★
Canalside venue containing the Museum of 18th-century Venice, with fine period art & furniture.
Mon
10 AM – 6 PM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
10 AM – 6 PM
Fri
10 AM – 8 PM
Sat
10 AM – 8 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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Libreria MarcoPolo
★ 4.9 · 450
Bookstore
Mon–Fri
10 AM – 8 PM
Sat
10 AM – 8 PM
Sun
11 AM – 7 PM
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Libreria Toletta
★ 4.6 · 641
Bookstore
Quaint bookstore since 1933 with new, used & rare titles in many languages, gifts & office supplies.
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Where to eat & drink in Dorsoduro

Venice Jazz Club
★ 4.7 · 758
Live Music· €20–30
Low-lit, intimate jazz club featuring live music from the VJC quartet & guest acts, plus a full bar.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
7:30 PM – 11 PM
Sat
7:30 PM – 11 PM
Sun
Closed
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Do Draghi
★ 4.9 · 2.1k
Cocktail Bar· €1–10
A small bar in Venice known for its music, atmosphere, and gin drinks.
Every day
6 PM – 2 AM
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Pasticceria Tonolo
★ 4.6 · 3.0k
Dessert Shop· $
Quaint, humble operation specializing in pastries, baked treats & cakes, plus coffee.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
7:30 AM – 7 PM
Sat
7:30 AM – 7 PM
Sun
7:30 AM – 1 PM
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Cantine del Vino già Schiavi
★ 4.7 · 2.9k
Wine Bar· €1–10
Legendary tavern with floor-to-ceiling bottles lining the walls, with wines by the glass & snacks.
Mon–Fri
8:30 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 8:30 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Corner Pub
★ 4.6 · 3.2k
Pub· €1–10
Chill, lively nook with canal views offering panini & sharing plates along with coffee, wine & beer.
Mon
10:30 AM – 12 AM
Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
10:30 AM – 12 AM
Sat
10:30 AM – 12 AM
Sun
10:30 AM – 12 AM
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Pasticceria Toletta
★ 4.7 · 908
Pastry Shop
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Sat
8 AM – 7:30 PM
Sun
8 AM – 7:30 PM
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Cafè Noir
★ 4.6 · 1.2k
Coffee Shop· €1–10
A cafe known for affordable drinks, sandwiches, brioche, and gluten-free options, featuring a cat and a varied music selection.
Every day
8 AM – 2 AM
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Dolce Vita Venezia
★ 4.7 · 1.5k
Cocktail Bar· €1–10
A bakery and cafe in Sestiere Dorsoduro, it offers pastries, desserts, coffee, and a selection of traditional Venetian cicchetti and spritz.
Mon
7 AM – 11 PM
Tue–Thu
7 AM – 10 PM
Fri
7 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat
7 AM – 1:30 AM
Sun
8 AM – 11 PM
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Impronta Restaurant Venice
★ 4.8 · 4.9k
Italian· €30–80
Seasonally focused meals with a creative twist in a contemporary restaurant & wine bar.
Mon–Fri
12 PM – 11:30 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Bakarò
★ 4.7 · 7.6k
Italian· €20–30
Vintage, brick-clad osteria offering traditional dishes & elevated burgers, plus cocktails & wine.
Every day
11 AM – 11 PM
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