Near T1 departures security, this is your last-minute Venice fix
Venice Souvenirs sits airside in Terminal 1, close to the main departures gates, so you can duck in after security without backtracking. Shelves lean heavily on Venice icons: Rialto Bridge prints, gondola miniatures, carnival-style masks, and fridge magnets stamped “Venezia.” Stock feels standard tourist-shop rather than artisan, but if you forgot gifts in town, it plugs the gap fast.
Opening hours usually track flight banks, roughly 06:00 until late evening, matching the bulk of Schengen and non‑Schengen departures from T1. Pricing runs higher than in the city: expect small magnets around €4–€6, mid-size masks in the €25–€40 range, and basic keyrings near €5. Packaged food leans on boxed biscuits, chocolate, and limoncello-style liqueurs, often bundled in €10–€20 gift sets.
Most items are carry-on friendly, with compact glass bottles under 100 ml and flat prints that slide into a backpack or cabin roller. Larger Murano-style glass pieces appear around €30–€80 and get wrapped in layers of bubble wrap at the counter, but they still ride in your own bag and count against hand-luggage limits on airlines like Ryanair and easyJet. Staff generally speak Italian and English, so quick price checks or receipt requests are straightforward.
Watch sizing and materials: some “Murano” pieces are generic imported glass, and smaller carnival masks under €20 often use cheaper plastics rather than papier-mâché. If you want something that actually looks good on a wall, budget at least €30. One practical tip: take a quick lap first, decide on weight and breakability based on your cabin bag, then buy in a single pass so you’re not juggling extra bags at boarding.