How much is a gondola ride in Venice? Are most hotels in walkng distance of attractions?

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How much is a gondola ride in Venice? Are most hotels in walkng distance of attractions?

Answer 1

I've been on a few but they were about 5 years ago.  At that time, a basic short ride cost about $50.  Of course, you can take short or long rides and negotiate with the driver.  It's definitely worth it at least once.

Venice is really quite small and there are no cars allowed so you're expected to either walk or take public transpiration.  For that reason I'd say yes, you'll be able to walk to everything from most hotels.  It's one of my favorite cities.  I've been there at least a half dozen times so enjoy it and do your best to get lost in the maze of allies - you'll discover some terrific piazzas, shops, and restaurants off the beaten path.

Answer 2

It costs between $50 and $100 Euros depending on the length and if you want a tour type ("takes Marco Polo's old house..."etc) or singing. They are also willing to haggle on the price a bit but not too much.

Answer 3

You've received some unusual answers.  I was just in Venice last month and will return in January.  The following are the rates as set by the local government and the Gondolier's Guild:

Going on a tour by gondola through the canals of Venice is not cheap but it is surely very evocative. Daytime hire (of course with the gondolier) 50 minutes, (really 45) six persons (really 4 unless children) per gondola EURO 73,00.  For every 25 minutes (really 15) exceeding the first 50 EURO 37,00.

From h.8,00 p.m. to 8,00 a.m.

Hire service and tour by night 50 minutes, six persons at the most per gondola EURO 91,00.  For every 25 minutes exceeding the first 50 EURO 47,00.

Accordian player and singers are extra.  A tip is not necessary and should only be paid if your gondolier gives you the total time bargained for and an entertaining tour.

Happy travels!

Answer 4

hey dude its 10 euro for a short ride not 50!!! i know because i ride it last 2 months

Answer 5

A gondola is not like a Venetian taxi at all. They are only used by Venetians for weddings, funerals and very special occasions, hence their expence.The gondoliers charge around 90 Euros for half an hour to forty five minutes, some are more expensive. Try and barter with them and make sure the price is for all who will ride, not per person!!!

I visit Venice regularly and their are basically three different modes of transport. Vaporetti are the cheapest. They are the Venetian public transport system, like a water bus. Then there are water taxis which are more expensive and lastly the famous gondola.

As for a hotel within walking distance of the attractions, well that depends on how far you can comfortably walk and where your hotel is. From a central position, most places are easy to get to whether by foot or by vaporetto. I recommend getting an Eyewitness Travel Guide book as they are excellent sources with maps and pictures etc. If you tell me where your hotel is I can tell you how far you'll have to walk. The San Marco and San Paulo districts are the most convenient I've found.

Buon fortuna.

Answer 6

Depends, a good-looking built guy is a minimum of $50, if all you want is the ride, like me you $20. The hotels are all in a reasonable distant the further out the cheaper.

Answer 7

A gondola is like a Venetian Taxi. Prices are going to vary by how much the guy think he can rip you off. If you try to catch a ride around the Riva, (near Harry's bar and the Piazza San Marco and the Doge's Palace). The entrance to the Grand Canale there has tour gondola rides. They are generally about ten euros for the whole ride. As a taxi the prices vary.

Most hotels that are in Venice are going to be withing walking distance of everything you want to see. Just stay away from the Giudecca or you will need a water taxi... no bridges.

The canale grande has three main bridges, the Accademia Bridge, Ponte Rialto and the Stazione Bridge. They get you from Dorsoduro (Accademia side) to the San Marco side. Venice is a really confusing city and you will need a map and to pay attention. You can always follow the arrows to Ponte Rialto if you get lost and then restart in the middle. You will be safe with any hotel that you pick out on the main islands, Dorsoduro and San Marco areas are going to be more expensive Look for something in the area of San Polo or Castello.