When you're looking for things to do in Venice, there's nothing quite like connecting to the great history that the city has to offer. Take a break from the hustle and bustle of The Floating City to pop into Caffè Florian, one of the world's oldest cafes. In continuous operation since 1720, it holds the honor of being the oldest cafe in Italy and the second oldest in the world.

You'll find this Venice cafe in a location you're sure to visit — the Procuratie Nuove in St. Mark’s Square. Caffè Florian has a progressive history. It was one of the first cafes in the city to allow women in 1720. The cafe became favorite hotspot of many historical figures; you may recognize Goethe, Casanova, Charles Dickens, Marcel Proust, and Lord Byron on Caffè Florian’s list of famous guests.