Getting around Venice?

Question

Im thinking of going to Venice soon as was wondering how much does it cost to travel around the city i.e. water taxis etc or are they not needed.

Thanks

Answer 1

Walking is the best way around Venice. If you choose to go to the surrounding islands the tickets cost approximately 3 euro. Water taxis are not worth it when you can walk around the beautiful city and pass the many shops, restaurants and churches. You are going to have a wonderful time. Venice is amazingly beautiful.

Answer 2

water taxis are not very cheap but of course very handy to travel about venice. but u should try walking. it's a beautiful city and u will see so much when u walk around. get a street map and start walking!!!! (the distance are not bad as it is not a very big place and u'll have no problems). there are always lovely street cafes for u to take a break.

i couldn't tell u the excat prices but try looking it up on google.

Answer 3

you can walk, because the city is not large, or you can take water boat/buses. You can buy a 24 hour boat/bus pass for 15 Euros, and the boats come every 10 minutes. My advice is to just get lost, Venice is like one big open air museum.

Answer 4

get yourself a weekly or 4 day travel pass for the buses (which are boats) you wont need water taxis or anything, the buses will take you everywhere, and everywhere else you can walk.

Answer 5

It depends on how energetic and mobile you are, or how well-heeled. Venice can be seen from the canals, and buying a day ticket for the vaporetto is good value if you plan your trip carefully and make use of the ticket fully. But I found that if you can walk, a trip down the Grand Canal on the vaporetto is a must, but the rest of Vanice is best seen on foot. The narrow alleys and streets are best sent close-up. If you're interested in old paintings and churches, the pass that allows you entry to 12 or more of them is also good value.

Answer 6

You can walk buts its a lot of walking and a lot of steps and if you want to get to other island you have to take a boat. WE walked the first time we went then next time I was pregrent and just hoped on and off when we needed to.  They have water taxis and they have a bunch of different tickets hourly tickets, all day tickets, a couple day tickets etc. Daily tickets are the best if you are only going to be there for a day or two. Its no more than the E20 I bellieve. I do remember that when I went two round trip tickets came out to be more than the all day tickets.

Answer 7

It's not a huge city so it's definitly walkable.  The cheapest way to travel quickly is the Vaporetto, Venice's version of a bus.  We got a 24 hour Vaporetto Pass for 15 euro each since our hotel was on the other end of the city from everything else.  I would really reccommend it, especially if you're short on time or want to see the outlying islands.  Plus it gives you a pretty view ofthe grand canal without having to pay the high fees of water taxis or gondolas.  It's 6 euro per trip without the pass.  

Enjoy Venice, Bring a map, and definitly go for night walks.

Answer 8

The vaporetto costs Euro 6.00 a ride. And it's 45 to 75 mins - can't remember which - in one direction which means you can get off and get back on as long as you continue in the same direction and with in the time limit of the ticket.

Water taxis are expensive - Euro 35.00 minimum from one end of the Grand Canal to the other. Seems like you always have to barter the price because the tariffs are never clear.

The ultimate way to get around the city is without a doubt by boat... these can even be rented (see the Rubelli site). But for the common mortal walking is the next best thing... and even with the boat you'll still have to do some walking. Walking in Venice is excellent - unless you have problems with your legs). No car traffic... You can walk Venice from one end to another in one day and still it would take you a life time to explore it thoroughly.

Answer 9

taxis not needed venice is not that bigyou go on foot

Answer 10

It's an excellent city to see on foot.  You'll need a water taxi to get to the island from the mainland.  Once on the island, you may want to take a gondola ride for the sheer pleasure of it.

Answer 11

you dont need taxi because venice is not much more big to get a taxi... I saw everywhere in venice in 1 day and walk....

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Answer 12

The group shuttle services are the best way to go....they can get you  ``to and fro`` with ease.....less expensive....Visit Venice at night....its magical...and less crowded....

Answer 13

The best way to get around is on foot.  Venice is a really small city, and meandering through the alleys and finding all the little hidden stores, restaurants and bars is a ton of fun!  You can buy a ticket for the water bus, but you really don't need to.  I never bought one, but I didn't get on at any major sites either, and they never asked for one.  Water taxis are quite pricey, the only benefit to them is that they will drive you to your exact location on the big canal.