Rudy surrenders himself to the charms of magical Venice, as he tours the famous sites--Piazza San Marco, the fairy-tale Basilica of San Marco, and the Rialto Bridge. Rudy also shows how to escape the crowds, by visiting the neighborhoods of Dorsoduro, Cannaregio, and San Polo. Along the way, he takes a rousing drink at the city's oldest wine bar, a dreamy gondola ride; and visits a traditional Venetian mask shop. In search of hand-blown glass, lace, and the birthplace of Venice, he journies to the lagoon islands of Murano, Burano, and Torcello; and gives tips on how to navigate around this watery city.