Welcome to Venice, what a place to practice and hone your street photography by documenting Venetians as they go about their daily life intertwined with tourists who flock here most months of the year.
I arrived at Marco Polo airport and took the Aquilina water bus directly to Rialto bridge which was just a short walk to my apartment for the first few days to re acquaint myself with the best spots for some Venice Street Photography.
Early morning is by far the best time to capture the locals and by far my favourite locations were the market starting before 6.00 am watching the boats come in laden with their catches for the fish mongers to sell predominantly to the trade of local restaurants after which I always took a short break for a morning coffee and croissant at Café El Doge which always seems to full of mainly local Venetians.
After a great coffee id stroll along to one of the local squares again, you’d see locals going to work, walking their dogs or just meeting friends for a chat on one of the many benches in the square.
I moved onto Hotel Ala to meet four other photographers who’d signed up for this Venice Street photography course who arrived in style on one of the speed boat private taxis which is just an amazing but slightly expensive amazing experience.
Ive made a few short walks that I can highly recommend however the best thing to do in Venice for the best street photography is to just wander and get lost. Youll never be that far from your hotel
Local Walk 1
Local Walk 2
Local Walk 3
Burano
Its well worth taking a water bus out to visit Burano for the day. Its either best early morning or evening after the mass of tourists have gone, again just wander all the tiny back streets and youll find some wonderful locations with locals going about their daily lives.
Great Bars
Black Jack small wine bar. If you like wine visit here at the end of the day
Geat Gelato
Gelatoteco SUSO best in Venice!
Green Apple artisan Gelato
Great Music Bar
Bacaro Jazz. ( great atmosphere )
Great Coffee & Cakes
Torrefazione Canneregio
Pasticceria Del Mas
Café Del Doge coffee Bar.. Always frequented by Locals, near Rialto Market / Bridge
Pasticceria Chiusso
The Caffe Rosso
Snacks on the go
Al Merca (, great for Ciccheti Near Rialto Bridge )
Bar All’Arco Ciccheti
Osteria della Rivetta. Chiccheti
Great Restaurants
Al Bagolo in Campo san Giacomo
Birraria la corte Campo San Polo Square
Osteria alle Testiere ( my favourite , its very small and you will nd to book up ahead but trust me its worth it , Its highly recommended by TV celebrity Fred Cirex
1000 Gourmet Pizza. ( Amazing pizzas ! )
Trattoria Al Vecio Portal . Amazing restaurant supported mainly by locals
Artisans to Visit
Gondola Boat Yards
