Tammin Sursok

Tammin Sursok Instagram – We came, we saw, we walked 20k daily steps, we conquered, and we sweated our faces off. Venice, I love you and I’m coming back when it’s fall next time 🤪
Ok so here are the takeaways from Venice with kids in two and a half days….
1- If you go in summer. Its hot. Like very hot. And very crowded. Which can be a positive when you want ambiance. But without our neck fans, constant breaks, and a crap load of iced water, it wasn’t easy.
2- Don’t be upset if your kids aren’t as thrilled at the museums and palaces as you are. I completely fell in love with Venice all over again, especially its architecture and churches. But I’m not sure the kids appreciated it as much as I wanted them to. They were more excited by the gelato 😂
3- Don’t just stay in Venice. We went to the glass blowing in Mureno which cost $10 euros and the beach in Lido. Both worth visiting and a short ferry across.
4- There is a LOT of amazing food. But it’s worth searching for it then just walking into a tourist spot – if you’re a foodie like me you’ll be disappointed unless you’re in the know.
5- If you can, take a gondola. Definitely better than the ones in Vegas 🤣 I preferred taking one at night as it’s magical with the lights, not as hot and and crowded as the day time.
6- Book a photo session! I booked this one through @airbnb with @jsphotovenice and @miri.take took these photos. So reasonably priced and they do an awesome job!
7- All gelato is NOT created equal. Sometimes it’s mind blowing, and others it’s like mediocre ice cream. One of my rules is if it comes out of a silver tin like @gromgelato you’re going to be happy. If its in massive mounds, not so much.
8- See the tourist attractions an hour before they close. The kids were tired so I saw some main sights alone and they were almost empty. The Doge’s Palace was a highlight for me and I almost had it to myself! And go see the show Titize!!!
9- Venice is expensive BUT there are many things that are inexpensive. Gelato is $2.50 and pizza is $3.00 and there are hotel options at a budget.
10- Venice is Definitely worth seeing. Next time we will be coming when it’s cooler! 🥵🤣Comment below.. Off to Puglia tomorrow! #venice #italy | Posted on 29/Jul/2024 03:03:46