Peggy Guggenheim Collection
Landmark · Dorsoduro
Modern art museum set in a stunning palazzo along Venice's Grand Canal.
Best Things to Do in Dorsoduro (2026): Plans That Survive the Weather
Dorsoduro is good for two museums, a wooden bridge and the Zattere end of town, and the things to do people save most are Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Teatro La Fenice and Ponte dell'Accademia. Ranked from 9 places we track here, creator picks first.
Updated · 9 places we track in Dorsoduro, all first recorded in March 2026
The Gallerie dell'Accademia holds the Renaissance paintings and the Peggy Guggenheim Collection holds the modern ones, a short walk apart. Ponte dell'Accademia is the wooden bridge with the Grand Canal view, and the Basilica Santa Maria della Salute is the baroque church on the Grand Canal. Osteria Al Squero and Cantine del Vino già Schiavi do cheap wine and small bites by the canal, and Gelateria Nico is the gelato stop.
How we chose
We track 9 places in Dorsoduro filed under things to do. The rest runs on a broader popularity signal from our wider place index, so the tail of this list moves less than the top does. Last added to in March 2026.
Ranked things to do in Dorsoduro
Teatro La Fenice
Landmark · Dorsoduro
Venice's historic opera house hosts magnificent performances and welcomes visitors through guided tours.
Ponte dell'Accademia
Landmark · Dorsoduro
Wooden bridge crossing the Grand Canal where you get stunning views without battling hordes of tourists.
Basilica Santa Maria della Salute
Landmark · Dorsoduro
Grand baroque church sitting beautifully in Venice, featuring remarkable Titian paintings and impressive architecture.
Venice Jazz Club
Experience · Dorsoduro
Live jazz performances fill this cozy Venice venue with great drinks and good vibes.
Gelateria Nico
Landmark · Dorsoduro
Historic gelato shop where you can enjoy creamy scoops while gazing at the Venice waterfront.
Gallerie dell'Accademia
Landmark · Dorsoduro
Home to stunning Renaissance paintings displayed in a beautiful Venetian palace.
The Gritti SPA - Sisley Paris
Landmark · Dorsoduro
Venetian spa where you can unwind surrounded by charming canals and centuries-old buildings.
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
Landmark · Dorsoduro
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Where this data comes from
Spillist pulls places out of TikToks and Reels and keeps track of what people save. The counts on this page cover the 9 places we hold in the Dorsoduro neighborhood. Spot something wrong or closed? Tell us.