getting around Venice

patronZ7 · 12-07-2010, 05:29 AM

we want to visit Venice during the warm months and I was wondering how do tourists get around Venice? anyone been there can tell me what it is like?

Jenna · 12-07-2010, 05:52 AM

You will find that Venice isn't that big. In fact, is that small that you can walk from one end to the other in an hour so, most tourists choose to get around on foot to catch sight of the canals and the lovely Venetian bridges.

Walking, of course, isn't the only way. You can jump on a boat, and for everyday travel you will generally use the vaporetto and motoscafo water buses.

Be aware though that Water taxis are more expensive - in fact, probably the most expensive taxis in the world - but are very fast and are able to take you along back routes that offer an alternative view of the city.

Gondolas are hardly a practical way of getting around in Venice, but I'd recommend doing it..I certainly loved it!

12-07-2010, 05:29 AM	#1 (permalink)
patronZ7 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 6	getting around Venice we want to visit Venice during the warm months and I was wondering how do tourists get around Venice? anyone been there can tell me what it is like?

12-07-2010, 05:52 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jenna Moderator Jr Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 529	Re: getting around Venice You will find that Venice isn't that big. In fact, is that small that you can walk from one end to the other in an hour so, most tourists choose to get around on foot to catch sight of the canals and the lovely Venetian bridges. Walking, of course, isn't the only way. You can jump on a boat, and for everyday travel you will generally use the vaporetto and motoscafo water buses. Be aware though that Water taxis are more expensive - in fact, probably the most expensive taxis in the world - but are very fast and are able to take you along back routes that offer an alternative view of the city. Gondolas are hardly a practical way of getting around in Venice, but I'd recommend doing it..I certainly loved it!

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