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.
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Top things to do in Dorsoduro
Basilica Santa Maria della Salute
★ 4.7 · 13.7kBasilica★
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
Gallerie dell'Accademia
★ 4.6 · 11.2kArt 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
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
★ 4.6 · 14.7kArt 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
Ca' Rezzonico
★ 4.5 · 3.5kArt 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
Libreria MarcoPolo
★ 4.9 · 450Bookstore
- Mon–Fri
- 10 AM – 8 PM
- Sat
- 10 AM – 8 PM
- Sun
- 11 AM – 7 PM
Libreria Toletta
★ 4.6 · 641Bookstore
Quaint bookstore since 1933 with new, used & rare titles in many languages, gifts & office supplies.
- Mon–Fri
- 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Sat
- 9:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Sun
- 11 AM – 7 PM
Where to eat & drink in Dorsoduro
Venice Jazz Club
★ 4.7 · 767Live 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
Do Draghi
★ 4.9 · 2.2kCocktail Bar· €1–10
A small bar in Venice known for its music, atmosphere, and gin drinks.
- Every day
- 6 PM – 2 AM
Cantine del Vino già Schiavi
★ 4.7 · 3.0kWine 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
Pasticceria Tonolo
★ 4.6 · 3.0kDessert 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
Corner Pub
★ 4.6 · 3.2kPub· €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
Pasticceria Toletta
★ 4.7 · 916Pastry Shop
- Mon–Fri
- 7:30 AM – 7:30 PM
- Sat
- 8 AM – 7:30 PM
- Sun
- 8 AM – 7:30 PM
Cafè Noir
★ 4.6 · 1.2kCoffee 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
Dolce Vita Venezia
★ 4.7 · 1.5kCocktail 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
Impronta Restaurant Venice
★ 4.8 · 5.1kItalian· €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
Bakarò
★ 4.7 · 7.9kItalian· €20–30
Vintage, brick-clad osteria offering traditional dishes & elevated burgers, plus cocktails & wine.
- Every day
- 11 AM – 11 PM
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Ranked using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Basilica Santa Maria della Salute
- 2Gallerie dell'Accademia
- 3Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- 4Ca' Rezzonico
- 5Venice Jazz Club
- 6Libreria MarcoPolo
- 7Libreria Toletta
- 8Do Draghi
- 9Cantine del Vino già Schiavi
- 10Pasticceria Tonolo
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Basilica Santa Maria della SaluteBasilica
Gallerie dell'AccademiaArt Museum
Peggy Guggenheim CollectionArt Museum
