# Festa del Redentore: what to do between sessions in Venice

Source: https://eventweekends.com/seasonal/redentore-venice/
Last checked: 2026-11-02

## In short

- **When:** 17 to 18 July 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
- **Where:** Giudecca Canal and St Mark's Basin, Venice, Italy
- **Free time:** The main event takes a day or an evening; plan the other days around day trips.
- **Best base:** Cannaregio and Castello: Quieter canals with local bars.
- **Getting there:** Marco Polo airport (VCE) has Alilaguna water buses to San Marco and the Lido (about 1 hour 15 minutes), buses to Piazzale Roma (25 minutes) and water taxis (about 140 euros).
- **Weather:** In July, Venice averages highs of about 29°C and lows of 22°C, with roughly 66 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 15 h 16 min of daylight.
- **Top things to do:** Gondola ride; Murano, Burano and Torcello boat tour; Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica

## Weather and what to pack

In July, Venice averages highs of about 29°C and lows of 22°C, with roughly 66 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 15 h 16 min of daylight.
- Sun hat, sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
- A light rain jacket, just in case.
- Comfortable shoes for crowds, and keep valuables in a front pocket.

## Airport to venue

Marco Polo airport (VCE) has Alilaguna water buses to San Marco and the Lido (about 1 hour 15 minutes), buses to Piazzale Roma (25 minutes) and water taxis (about 140 euros).

Vaporetto; boats fill the basin for the fireworks.

## Where to stay

- **budget:** Mestre. Mainland hotels 10 minutes by train or tram, much cheaper.
- **mid:** Cannaregio and Castello. Quieter canals with local bars.
- **luxury:** Grand Canal and the Lido. Palazzo hotels and beach hotels on the Lido.
- Hotels we would book: Anda Venice (budget), Hotel Moresco (mid), Hotel Excelsior Venice Lido Resort (luxury)

## Day plans for the free hours

### The main day (Saturday 17 July)

Build the day around the event itself. Arrive early for the best spots.
- Free: Ride vaporetto line 1 the length of the Grand Canal (paid ticket, priceless view).
- Eat: All'Arco, Cicchetti near Rialto

### The day before or after

Use the second day for the city and a half-day tour.
- Half-day: Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. Including the Bridge of Sighs.
- Eat: Rialto market, Fish and produce

### Day trip

A full day out of the city.
- Full day: Prosecco hills day trip. Valdobbiadene vineyards.

### Evenings

After dark.
- Evening: Cicchetti and wine walk. Bacari bar crawl.

## Tours worth booking

- [Gondola ride](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Venice%20gondola%20ride&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-redentore-venice): Thirty minutes on the small canals.
- [Murano, Burano and Torcello boat tour](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Murano%20Burano%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-redentore-venice): Glass, lace and colourful houses.
- [Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Doges%20Palace%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-redentore-venice): Including the Bridge of Sighs.
- [Cicchetti and wine walk](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Venice%20food%20tour&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-redentore-venice): Bacari bar crawl.
- [Prosecco hills day trip](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Prosecco%20tour%20from%20Venice&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-redentore-venice): Valdobbiadene vineyards.
- [Mask-making workshop](https://www.getyourguide.com/s/?q=Venice%20mask%20workshop&partner_id=BJZNH3H&cmp=ew-md-redentore-venice): Paint your own Carnival mask.

## Where to eat

- Cantina Do Spade: Bacaro since 1488
- All'Arco: Cicchetti near Rialto
- Rialto market: Fish and produce
- Pasticceria Tonolo: Pastries
- Trattoria Alla Madonna: Seafood classics

## With kids

- Lido beaches.
- Natural History Museum.

## Rainy-day backups

- Peggy Guggenheim Collection.
- Gallerie dell'Accademia.

## Getting around

- Vaporetto passes (1 to 7 days) save money.
- Day-trippers must pay the access fee on peak days; overnight guests are exempt.

## Questions people ask

### When is Festa del Redentore 2027?

The next edition is 17 to 18 July 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

### What is the weather like during Festa del Redentore?

In July, Venice averages highs of about 29°C and lows of 22°C, with roughly 66 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 15 h 16 min of daylight.

### How do I get from the airport to Giudecca Canal and St Mark's Basin?

Marco Polo airport (VCE) has Alilaguna water buses to San Marco and the Lido (about 1 hour 15 minutes), buses to Piazzale Roma (25 minutes) and water taxis (about 140 euros). Vaporetto; boats fill the basin for the fireworks.

### Where should I stay for Festa del Redentore?

For most visitors the best base is Cannaregio and Castello: Quieter canals with local bars.

### What else can we do around Festa del Redentore?

Good short outings in Venice include Gondola ride, Murano, Burano and Torcello boat tour, Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

### What is there for kids and families near Festa del Redentore?

Family-friendly picks: Gondola ride, Murano, Burano and Torcello boat tour, Mask-making workshop. Lido beaches.

### How far is Giudecca Canal and St Mark's Basin from Venice centre?

About 2 km in a straight line. Vaporetto; boats fill the basin for the fireworks.

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