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What is the best way to see Venice Italy?

Stick to walking You can enjoy the Venetian ambiance by walking rather than taking a boat, and you'll save quite a few euros, too. Stick to the bus Take an ATVO bus or one of the Alilaguna water buses from the Venice airport into Venice proper instead of a water taxi.



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The best way to explore Venice is on foot The best way to explore the historical city of Venice is on foot. This may sound like a health campaign but it's true that many Venetians are fit and healthy because they walk around a lot. Walking will also give you the chance to explore the city extensively.

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The primary means of getting where you need to go in Venice are by boat or on foot. In the lagoon and along the canals, travelers can choose between several types of public and private boat options: vaporetto, alilaguna, private water taxi, gondola, and traghetto.

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Ideally, you should spend between 2 and 4 days in Venice. With 2 full days in Venice, you will have just enough time to explore the highlights, eat some delicious food, stroll the canals, and learn a bit about Venice's unique culture and history.

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Train travel makes seeing Venice in a day easy. Once you arrive in Venice, the best way to get around is on foot. All the main tourist attractions are within walking distance of one another. However, public transport is available via expensive water taxis, traditional gondola rides, and easily accessible ferry boats.

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The northern Italian city of Venice is a notoriously expensive place for a vacation.

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Yes, it is possible to travel from Venice to Como San Giovanni without having to change trains. There is 1 direct train from Venice to Como San Giovanni each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.

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hop on hop off venice - bus tours. Discover one of the world's most romantic cities during a hop-on hop-off Venice tour. No hassle of arranging your own transportation or figuring out uncharted routes in a new city. Simply hop on to see the attractions of your choice and hop off when you don't.

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The standard 30-minute gondola ride in Venice costs 80 EUR during the day and 120 EUR in the evening or at night (from 7 PM to 8 AM). This is the fixed price you pay for a private gondola ride and not per person.

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If you – like many other travelers – choose to take the train from other Italian or European cities, you'll be dropped off at the Venezia Santa Lucia train station, where you can take a vaporetto to your accommodations. Driving is not an option here – even the police use boats to get around.

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The price for a gondola tour is 80 euros if you book it before sunset or 100 euro if you want it after and during sunset. The price isn't per person but per gondola, which means that if you're in Venice with your family, it won't be 80 or 100 euros per person but for the entire family.

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A cappuccino will run you 10.50 euros and an espresso is 6.50 euros (3 euros if you stand at the bar). The cornetti were around 5 euros each. A full service traditional tea will run you 35 euros and their tramezzini and panini are between 11.50 euros and 18 euros.

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Average daily spend by real travellers in Venice: €129 Think mid-range - most of the major attractions, a few cab rides, maybe a big night out, and a bit of shopping on the side. It doesn't include the cost of hotels or car hire as these are often booked in advance.

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Almost every tourist will spend a large amount of their budget on eating out in Venice. The restaurants and bars that are only frequented by tourists are generally also the most expensive ones, but that doesn't mean the food quality is high.

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The official currency of Italy is the euro, but the country is still somewhat of a cash-based economy. You won't always pay in cash, as there are shops and merchants in Italy that are well-equipped to accept card payments — Visa and Mastercard are more common than American Express.

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If you budget 300 euros for your 3 nights, you should be fine even with a splurge meal. Just try to avoid tourist traps! Lunch: You can readily find pizzas for 8-10 euros. Or ready made sandwiches for a few euros depending on what you get.

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The two main areas to avoid in Venice I suggest are:
  • Castello neighbourhood eastern side as it's quite out of reach.
  • Santa Croce neighbourhood around the Santa Lucia railway station where some tourists have been victim of theft.


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