Venice is a romantic city in a place as fascinating as Italy. Dubbed the “City of Canals,” what sets Venice apart is its winding canals and enchanting bridges instead of paved roads or streets, so you must take a gondola most of the time to move to places. The city is home to the world-famous Grand Canal thoroughfare, its main waterway lined with picturesque buildings in Romanesque, Gothic, and Renaissance styles. Now, you might worry about the inconvenience for wheelchair users since Venice has a water- and bridge-dominated outdoors. But do not fret! Today, around 70% of the city is made accessible. Read on to learn about the best wheelchair accessible things to do in Venice, Italy.
1. Step back in time in Doge's Palace (from USD 31.97)
A treasure trove of Gothic architecture, Doge’s Palace transports you into the medieval era and lets you glimpse the glorious past of Venetian political power. The experience also includes access to other Venetian landmarks, such as Museo Correr, National Archeological Museum, and Marciana Library.
By booking a ticket beforehand, you can skip the long queue. The place has an accessible elevator, so visitors with mobility needs can navigate the palace easily. There are also fully accessible ground-floor toilets within the premises. With a dog-friendly policy, you can bring your service animals or emotional support pets!
Venice: Doge's Palace Reserved Entry Ticket
2. Take a boat tour in Murano and Burano islands (from USD 26.65)
This boat tour allows you to admire the stunning islands of Burano and Murano. The vessel has wheelchair-friendly surfaces, so travelers with reduced mobility who want to go island hopping can conveniently do so.
As soon as you arrive in Murano, you get to visit a glass factory and learn about glass making. This activity is spearheaded by a multilingual guide to bridge all communication barriers. A 5-star treatment is also provided for all passengers, as well as a tour assistant, to ensure a hassle-free cruising experience.
Venice: Murano and Burano Boat Tour with Glass Factory Visit
Duration: 4.5 to 7.5 hour
3. Catch a cabaret dinner show in Venice (from USD 122.57)
Enjoy a sumptuous feast in a restaurant on the mainland near Piazzale Roma while indulging your eyes on an exclusive cabaret dinner show. The restaurant serves delectable Italian cuisine, such as meat, seafood, or vegetarian dishes, so you will surely be spoilt for choice!
Sip fine wines sourced from the cellars to enhance your dining experience. Upon arrival, you will be given a welcome drink before relishing a full-course dinner. Free cloakroom service and parking are also at hand.
Best of all, the elegant diner is wheelchair-accessible and pet-friendly.
Venice: Cabaret Dinner Show
Duration: 3.5 hour
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4. Watch a classical concert at Church of San Vidal (from USD 34.11)
Church of San Vidal hosts classical concerts orchestrated by Interpreti Veneziani ensemble to soothe your ears and eyes. The choir was established in 1987. The 17th-century concert hall strives to create an all-inclusive environment that welcomes all guests, so the venue’s grounds are wheelchair-friendly.
While it is free to enter the church, watching the evening concert is another thing that comes at a price. Once the performance ends, you can purchase a CD to listen to at home as a souvenir.
Venice: Interpreti Veneziani Concert at Church of San Vidal
Duration: 1.5 hour
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5. Admire contemporary art in Peggy Guggenheim Collection (from USD 186.52)
Art aficionados will be delighted to stroll around Peggy Guggenheim Collection, featuring her impressive personal collection, along with masterpieces from Hannelore B. and Rudolph B. Schulhof collection and temporary exhibitions. There is also a rooftop sculpture garden for taking a breather.
In terms of accessibility, the museum grants free admission for visitors with limited mobility and one companion. Wheelchairs are also free, and the museum staff can efficiently attend to visitors with physical limitations when needed. Platform lifts are aptly laid out throughout the museum’s spaces as well.
Venice: Peggy Guggenheim Collection Tour with Private Guide
Duration: 1.5 hour
6. Explore the sophisticated La Fenice Opera House (from USD 12.79)
Accessibility is in the cards of La Fenice Opera House. This sophisticated theater permits wheelchairs in every spot and sector and the stalls area of Malibran Theater. Limited wheelchairs are available, free of charge, for disabled guests. Reserved seats are also allocated for them.
For any special assistance, be sure to notify the staff when you are securing tickets to prepare for your visit and accommodate your needs appropriately. To improve your tour experience, disabled visitors qualify for a free admission ticket.
Venice: La Fenice Opera House Entry Ticket with Audio Guide
7. Appreciate the artworks by modern artists in a self-guided tour (from USD 10.66)
If you are someone who prefers visiting museums on your own and discovering things yourself, this self-guided tour is the right choice for you! This entry ticket affords you an admission pass to the two contemporary art galleries, Ca’ Pesaro International Gallery of Modern Art and Oriental Art Museum in Venice, containing works from different modern artists.
Both museums feature a wheelchair-accessible entrance and restrooms for the convenience of those with mobility issues. Oriental Art Museum in Venice also has a wheelchair-accessible elevator to help you reach all its floors easily.
Venice: Ca' Pesaro Modern and Oriental Art Museum Ticket
8. Walk around Saint Mark's Basilica at night (from USD 321.34)
Something for the nocturnal beings! If you are an evening person, this is an activity curated for you. Once the moon shines, walk around Saint Mark’s Basilica and marvel at its beauty as it glows peacefully at night without the buzzing crowds. Since the activity is scheduled at an unusual time, you can avoid long queues during peak morning and afternoon hours.
This nighttime tour includes a special night entrance to the Vatican Museums and a professional, English-speaking tour guide. This is primarily a walking tour, but wheelchair users can be gladly accommodated as long as you give the team a heads-up. The basilica also highlights a wheelchair-friendly entrance as an added benefit.
Venice: Saint Mark's Basilica Private Tour at Night
Duration: 2.0 hour
9. Step into "A World of Potential" (from USD 13.15)
You will have a great time immersing yourself in this interactive exhibition on the third floor of Procuratie Vecchie. Get ready to step into a world of potential and indulge all your senses with the 16 multimedia installations.
With an ultimate goal to transition from “I” to “we,” you can expect to be well received wherever you are inside this place. As a testament, the building has adopted developmental renovations to make the spaces accessible to all, including the incorporation of new vertical circulation for staircases and elevators and a wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Venice: Procuratie Vecchie Interactive Exhibition Ticket
Duration: 1.0 hour
10. Taste wine in a romantic setting (from USD 37.3)
Seeking something romantic to do in Venice? Experience quality wine tasting paired with cold cuts and fresh cheese or cicchetti. You can also learn about the drink’s background and production process as you sample two fine wines from Italy. With this wine-tasting tour, not only will your palate be well-fed, but also your mind.
The canal-front wine cellar is quaint and oozes an old-world charm, letting you feel a rush of nostalgia once you step inside. It is also accessible for wheelchair users, allowing them to roll around freely.
Wine Tasting in Venice
Duration: 1.0 hour
Experience the past and the present in Venice
Venice makes an effort to cater to the needs of those with reduced mobility and has transformed to catch up with the ever-evolving modern times. This old city lets you travel back in time without compromising contemporary convenience. Check out our list of the best wheelchair-accessible things to do in Venice, Italy, for an all-inclusive experience!
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