In three hours, you’ll get your bearings in this exquisite floating city. From an overview of the main areas to how to get around, and even a chance to catch a gondola crossing at Santa Maria del Giglio, complete with amazing views overlooking Madonna della Salute, this is the ideal experience to help prompt your love affair with this city of masks. Venice is a photograph waiting at every turn, follow your guide into picturesque campi and bacari standing bars, where the locals socialize over their lunch break. In this prime orientation of Venice, feel free to ask your guide questions as they share tips of where to head next and happily pass on their local knowledge of some of the most-loved secret spots, ready and waiting for you.

You’re not left wanting for sights and mantle-piece worthy moments in this city which at times feels like its beauty is put on solely for your enjoyment. You could begin by following your guide through Rio Marin, a popular Venetian neighborhood in the center of the city that leads you to a hidden gem of note, Basilica dei Frari. From there perhaps you’d like some insight into the local market scene as you head past locals selling their wares, today’s catch and fresh goods and on towards world-renowned Rialto bridge. The ideal orientation of this effortlessly stylish city wouldn’t be complete without heading to Piazza San Marco and its famed basilica before finishing at Campo Santa Margherita - where a lively scene, and a spritz, await you.