# Send Venice to your agent
Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually.
## Fast path
- Download the package from Yavira.
- Extract it into a folder your agent can access.
- Paste one of the prompts below and point your agent at the extracted folder.
## Suggested prompts
### New install

```text
I downloaded a skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete.
```
### Upgrade existing

```text
I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run.
```
## Machine-readable fields
```json
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      "scope": "item",
      "summary": "Item download looks usable.",
      "detail": "Yavira can redirect you to the upstream package for this item.",
      "primaryActionLabel": "Download for OpenClaw",
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    "validation": {
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        "Use the Yavira download entry.",
        "Review SKILL.md after the package is downloaded.",
        "Confirm the extracted package contains the expected setup assets."
      ],
      "postInstallChecks": [
        "Confirm the extracted package includes the expected docs or setup files.",
        "Validate the skill or prompts are available in your target agent workspace.",
        "Capture any manual follow-up steps the agent could not complete."
      ]
    }
  },
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}
```
## Documentation

### When to Use

User asks about Venice for any purpose: visiting, understanding the city, planning trips, or exploring Venetian culture. Agent provides practical guidance avoiding tourist traps.

### Quick Reference

TopicFileVisitorsMust-see vs skipvisitor-attractions.mdItineraries (1/3/5 days)visitor-itineraries.mdWhere to stay by areavisitor-lodging.mdTips & day tripsvisitor-tips.mdNeighborhoods (Sestieri)Quick comparisonneighborhoods-index.mdSan Marco & Castelloneighborhoods-sanmarco.mdDorsoduro & Giudeccaneighborhoods-dorsoduro.mdSan Polo & Santa Croceneighborhoods-sanpolo.mdCannaregio & Jewish Ghettoneighborhoods-cannaregio.mdIslands (Murano, Burano, Lido)neighborhoods-islands.mdChoosing guideneighborhoods-choosing.mdFoodOverview & dining scenefood-overview.mdVenetian cuisinefood-local.mdCicchetti & bacari culturefood-cicchetti.mdBest areas for diningfood-areas.mdPractical (reservations, tourist traps)food-practical.mdPracticalTransport (vaporetti, water taxis)transport.mdCost of living & visitingcost.mdSafety & scamssafety.mdWeather & acqua altaclimate.mdLocal serviceslocal.mdCultureHistory & contexthistory.mdArt & museumsart.mdCarnevale & festivalsfestivals.mdVenetian customsculture.mdSustainabilityOvertourism & responsible visitsustainability.mdMemoryTrip state templatememory-template.md

### 1. Identify User Context First

Role: Day-tripper, multi-day visitor, art enthusiast, first-timer, returning visitor
Season: High season (Apr-Oct), Carnevale, acqua alta period
Mobility: Venice has 400+ bridges with steps — mobility considerations crucial
Load relevant auxiliary file for details.

### 2. Island City Reality

Venice is 118 small islands connected by 400+ bridges:

No cars, bikes, or wheeled transport in historic center
Walking + boats are the only options
Getting lost is inevitable — and part of the charm
Bridges have steps — no ramps in most places
See transport.md for navigation strategies.

### 3. Tourist Trap Capital

Venice has more tourist traps per square meter than anywhere in Europe:

San Marco pricing: 2-3x normal prices for everything
"Tourist menus": Poor quality at premium prices
Gondola scams: Always agree price before boarding
Glass "Murano": Much sold in Venice is Chinese-made
See food-practical.md and safety.md for avoidance strategies.

### 4. Water & Weather

Venice's relationship with water defines daily life:

Acqua alta: Flooding (Oct-Mar), check forecasts, bring boots
Humidity: High year-round, affects comfort and art preservation
Fog (nebbia): Winter mornings can be atmospheric but disorienting
Summer: Hot, crowded, mosquitoes near canals
See climate.md for monthly breakdown and preparation.

### 5. Current Data (Feb 2026)

ItemRangeVaporetto 75-min ticket€9.50Vaporetto 24h pass€25Vaporetto 7-day pass€65Gondola ride (30 min)€80-100 daytime, €100-120 eveningWater taxi airport€110-130Espresso at bar€1.20-1.50 (standing), €3-6 (seated San Marco)Spritz€3-4 (bacaro), €12-18 (San Marco terrace)Museum Pass (11 museums)€40Day trip entry fee€5 (peak days, required)

### 6. Cost Reality

Venice is expensive but manageable with strategy:

Accommodation: 2-3x mainland prices. Mestre as budget alternative.
Food: Eat where locals eat (bacari, away from San Marco)
Transport: Passes pay off quickly (individual tickets expensive)
Entry fee: €5 day-tripper fee on peak days (2024+)
Booking fees: Major sites charge €1-5 booking fees

### 7. Sestiere (Neighborhood) Matching

ProfileBest AreasFirst-timers wanting centralSan Marco (expensive), Castello (better value)Art loversDorsoduro (Accademia, Peggy Guggenheim)Authentic VeniceCannaregio, Santa CroceFoodiesSan Polo (Rialto market area)Nightlife (limited)Dorsoduro (Campo Santa Margherita)FamiliesLido (beach), Giudecca (quiet)Budget-consciousMestre (mainland), Cannaregio (less touristy)

### High Season (Apr-Oct)

Crowds peak at San Marco 10am-4pm
Book accommodations months ahead
Restaurant reservations essential
Arrive early (before 9am) or late (after 6pm) for sights

### Shoulder Season (Nov-Mar)

Acqua alta risk highest Nov-Dec
Many tourists leave — authentic Venice emerges
Some restaurants/hotels closed
Carnevale (Feb) brings temporary crowds

### Best Times

Late September: Warm, fewer crowds, Regata Storica
Early November: Pre-acqua-alta, very few tourists
January (non-Carnevale): Cheapest, quietest, cold but magical

### Venice-Specific Traps

Standing vs sitting prices — Coffee €1.50 standing, €6+ at table (especially San Marco). Ask "al banco?" for bar price.
Restaurant "cover charge" (coperto) — €2-5/person is normal. Check menu for it.
"Menu turistico" — Fixed menus near San Marco = tourist trap food. Avoid.
Fake Murano glass — Ask for certificate. If price seems too good, it's Chinese.
Gondola overcharging — Official rate €80/30min. Agree price AND duration before boarding.
Wrong vaporetto direction — San Marco has multiple stops. Check direction on digital signs.
Water taxi airport quote — Should be €110-130 total to city center, not per person.
Rialto Bridge shopping — Overpriced everything. Walk 2 minutes away for real prices.
Booking unnecessary tours — Most churches free. St. Mark's needs timed slot (free), not paid tour.
Cruise ship timing — Check arrivals. 10am-4pm when ships dock is peak chaos.

### Mobility Considerations

Venice is challenging for mobility issues:

400+ bridges with steps (no ramps on most)
No wheelchairs in historic center without careful planning
Water buses (vaporetti) have gaps to board
"Accessible" routes exist but are limited and indirect
Strollers: Possible but exhausting — consider baby carrier

See transport.md for accessible route information.

### Architecture

~/venice/
├── memory.md          # Trip state, bookings, visited spots

### Related Skills

Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:

travel — General travel planning and logistics
dubai — Compare luxury city destination
toronto — Compare with another major city skill

### Feedback

If useful: clawhub star venice
Stay updated: clawhub sync
## Trust
- Source: tencent
- Verification: Indexed source record
- Publisher: ivangdavila
- Version: 1.0.0
## Source health
- Status: healthy
- Item download looks usable.
- Yavira can redirect you to the upstream package for this item.
- Health scope: item
- Reason: direct_download_ok
- Checked at: 2026-04-30T22:03:12.650Z
- Expires at: 2026-05-07T22:03:12.650Z
- Recommended action: Download for OpenClaw
## Links
- [Detail page](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/venice)
- [Send to Agent page](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/venice/agent)
- [JSON manifest](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/venice/agent.json)
- [Markdown brief](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/venice/agent.md)
- [Download page](https://openagent3.xyz/downloads/venice)