A concierge that already knows Venice
NUM holds 6,354 places in and around Venice. Text it what you want, in any language. It finds three real places that fit, open now, and books the one you pick.
Three of us near Rialto at 6 tonight. Where can we go for cicchetti and a glass of wine?
Three bacari near Rialto that suit three of you at 6. Want me to reserve at one?
What is in the Venice directory
Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted November 8, 2026.
Venice at a glance
A city built on islands in a lagoon, crossed by canals instead of roads. The historic centre is split into six sestieri, with the Grand Canal winding through them. People come for St Mark's Basilica, the canals and bridges, the glass and lace islands of Murano and Burano, and the art museums.
Known for
St Mark's Basilica Basilica di San Marco
The gold-mosaic basilica on Piazza San Marco, beside the Doge's Palace; it sits at the lowest point of the city and floods first.
Rialto Bridge Ponte di Rialto
The oldest of the four bridges over the Grand Canal, next to the Rialto produce and fish markets.
Grand Canal by vaporetto Canal Grande
ACTV water bus line 1 stops at every landing along the Grand Canal, from Piazzale Roma to the Lido.
Cicchetti
Small snacks on bread or polenta eaten standing at the counter of a bacaro, usually with an ombra, a small glass of wine.
Burano
A lagoon island of brightly painted houses and lacemaking, about 45 minutes by vaporetto; line 12 runs from Fondamente Nove via Murano.
Getting there
From Marco Polo Airport, ACTV bus 5 (AeroBus) and the ATVO Airport Bus Express run to Piazzale Roma in about 20 minutes. Piazzale Roma is the bus terminal at the edge of the historic city; continue by vaporetto or on foot. Alilaguna water buses also leave from the airport. The Blue line goes via Murano, Lido and San Marco; the Orange line runs along the Grand Canal via Rialto.
Getting around
Walk, or take ACTV vaporetti (water buses); there are no cars in the historic centre. Traghetti, simple gondola ferries, cross the Grand Canal where there is no bridge.
When to go
April to June and September to October are mild. Summers are warm, humid and crowded; winters are cool and damp. Acqua alta, high tides that flood low areas, is most common from autumn to early spring. The MOSE flood barriers are raised against the highest tides.
Local tip
Ride vaporetto line 1 from Piazzale Roma for the slow view of the whole Grand Canal. Line 2 is faster but skips some stops.
Facts checked November 1, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.
More of Venice
St Mark's BasilicaPhoto: Zairon · Public domain 
Rialto BridgePhoto: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Grand Canal by vaporettoPhoto: Abxbay · CC BY-SA 4.0 
CicchettiPhoto: Benreis · CC BY-SA 4.0 
BuranoPhoto: kallerna · CC BY-SA 4.0 
VenicePhoto: Tim Sackton [1] · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Where NUM looks in Venice
Districts NUM covers here.
- Venice
- Murano
- Lido di Venezia
- Venezia-Murano-Burano borough
- Campo San Maurizio
- Dorsoduro
How NUM works in Venice
- 1
Text NUM what you want
A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.
- 2
Get three real places
Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.
- 3
It books the one you pick
The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.
Questions about NUM in Venice
How many restaurants does NUM know in Venice?
727 in and around Venice, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.
Does NUM cover street food and markets in Venice?
Yes: 76 street-food spots and 16 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.
Can NUM help me find a hotel in Venice?
NUM knows 805 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.
How do I get from Marco Polo Airport to Venice?
Take ACTV bus 5 (AeroBus) or the ATVO Airport Bus Express to Piazzale Roma, about 20 minutes, then a vaporetto. Alilaguna water buses go direct to Murano, Lido, San Marco and Rialto.
Do I have to pay the Venice access fee?
The 2026 trial has ended and no fee applies from 27 July 2026. The city says the fee returns in 2027, with details due by 31 December 2026.
What is acqua alta?
Seasonal high tides that flood low parts of the city, most often from autumn to early spring. St Mark's Square floods first.
What language can I message NUM in for Venice?
Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.
Does it cost anything?
Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Platinum are optional and only add room.
For businesses in Venice
If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.
- Free to list, no account needed
- NUM checks every listing before it goes live
- Nobody can pay to be recommended
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