Most Popular Photo Locations in Venice

Before you go:

Travel insurance: SafetyWing

Fun Activities in Venice:
– Venice Gondola Ride
– Doge Palace Reserved Entry
– Panoramic Boat Tour (Murano, Burano and Torcello)

Are you on the looking out for the most instagrammable places in Venice and some top tips, then keep reading.

1. Gondola Traghetto di Riva del Vin (Sestiere di San Polo)
For the exact location on Google Maps – click here.

Best time to go for photos – sunset

What to wear – it is quite a busy backdrop so I would go for something that stands out – think reds and oranges. Looking back at what I was wearing I am not feeling it. The outfit blends me in too much with the surroundings, but this was after a long day of walking around shooting content and I didn’t have the strength or will power to make one final outfit change.

2. View to Rialto Bridge (in front of Palazzo dei Camerlenghi)
For the exact location on Google Maps – click here.

Best time to go for photos – sunrise/first thing in the morning if you want to beat the crowds (the exact times of this will change depending on what time of the year you go). Sunset is also beautiful in this area – inevitably it will be busy, but if you walk around the area and get creative with the angles I am sure you will get some beautiful photos.
Spring & Summer – earlier sunrise and later sunset
Autumn & Winter – later sunrise and earlier sunset

What to wear – In my opinion, there are three options here. Blend in, stand out or go matchy matchy.

Option No. 1: Blend in – wear neutrals or pastels (think white, beige, pink).

Option No. 2: Stand out – this is what I went for which a bright red dress. Other options I think look good at this location would be a brighter pink outfit.

Option No.3: Matchy Matchy – where something stripy to match with the two red and white posts to the right of the photo. (I think something red and white or black and white would look really cute).

3. Rialto Bridge (on the bridge itself)
For the exact location on Google Maps – click here.

Best time to go for photos – You can head to this location once you have finished shooting your photos in the busier parts on and around Rialto Bridge. The day we visited, we were here around 10:00AM – 11:00AM and there was no one when we got to this spot. There was two groups of people who came took some quick photos and headed off. There is plenty of room. So with a little patience you will get your chance to take some beautiful snaps.

What to wear – In my opinion, there are three options here. Blend in, stand out or go matchy matchy.

Option No. 1: Blend in – wear neutrals or pastels (think white, beige, pink).

Option No. 2: Stand out – this is what I went for which a bright red dress. Other options I think look good at this location would be a brighter pink outfit.

Option No.3: Matchy Matchy – where something stripy to match with the two red and white posts to the right of the photo. (I think something red and white or black and white would look really cute).

4. Rialto Bridge (next to the bridge next to T Fondaco dei Tedeschi by DFS)
For the exact location on Google Maps – click here.

Best time to go for photos – sunrise for no crowds and sunset for golden hour (but mind you it will be very busy in the afternoons). You could go anytime throughout the day and with some patience you can get the chance to take your photo. The later in the day you go the more people that will be on the bridge in the background.

What to wear – I think pastels would go best here as it compliments the colour of the bridge. If you prefer to stand out, then go for contrasting colours.

5. Bridge near Gelatoteca Suso
For the exact location on Google Maps – click here.

Best time to go for photos – any time of day (if there are too many people around stand closer to the railing and opt for some half body shots)

What to wear – neutrals or contrasting colours will both work well here.

Why not take a photo with your ice cream? Gelatoteca Suso’s gelato is one of the best ice cream shops in Venice. Not only is it delicious but it is photo worthy too!

6. Piazza San Marco (St. Mark’s Square) in front of Basilica di San Marco
For the exact location on Google Maps – click here.