How will it cost my in Venice ???

Question

HI

I will be going to venice for a couple of days in december, i.e Friday evening till Sunday Afternoon. Now i just want to know that how much it will cost us (Me and my Lady) to spend this time there. This doesnt include the hotel as i have already booked it. I was just thinking in terms of Water Buses, Food, sight seeing etc. We are not kind of ppl who look 5 star hotels luxury in a trip like this, and i also dont plan to do shopping there. But as it will be first time so just want to get the recommendations/ideas/advice from those who already have done this. Plus any other info that will help us in making this trip (by the way it will be a surprice wed. anniversary trip for my wife) a memorable one..

Regards

Answer 1

As Venetian, I have that to say that is not easy to respond.  It's true that the city is expensive, but it could be as much as other big cities like London or New York.

Look for osterias for lunch or dinners; typically venitian, they also serve venitian food and are not so expensive.

Transports aren't cheap too but if you buy a pass you'll pay of course less and will be able to take the vaporettos all the time you want. 1 trip is 6 euros, 1 day 15, 48 hours 25, 72 hours 30.

With all this art and history, I prefer the old things to the modern: we would be able to suggest all the Basilicas (each sestriere [one of the 6 parts of the city] has a main church that is the Basilica), the Ducal Palace, the Galleries of Accademia, Cà Rezzonico, Cà D' oro.  If you prefer the most contemporary things, go to the Guggenheim Collection, Cà Pesaro or to Palazzo Grassi. If you only can afford 2 or 3, do the Doge's Palace and Accademia first.  

Then, if you have free time, loose yourself in the maze.  

A gondola ride costs 80 euros for 40 minutes; it can be fun you find the good gondolier that shows the right views and spots.  

Rise the bell tower of San Giorgio for the better view on the city, and go to the islands (Murano, Burano and Torcello) only on a sunny day. You can go and return to all these places with the pass you previously bought.

Enjoy Venice, and respect it, please.

Answer 2

hi ....I'm italian and I can admitt that italy is very very espansive...you may spend 50 euro to have lunch 60 euro for the suvenir 20 euro for the happy-hour 50 euro for the dinner 30 euro for the disco....than 10 euro for the breakfast in a bar 30 euro to go in the laguna with a battello or 40 with a gondola.....

venezia is beautiful but milano is better....

Answer 3

Venice is one of the more expensive places in Italy to eat, but you can get by fairly cheaply if you want. The restaurants in the tourist areas tend to be the most expensive. Most places will have menus outside where you can see what's available and check prices. You need to be aware that some things are priced per etto (100 g; about 3 ounces). This especially applies to fish like Branzino. This will be the precooked weight of the whole fish including the bones, etc. There are several places around the city where you can get bruschetta, sandwiches, or pizza by the slice. This would be a relatively inexpensive way to eat. there's also a nice Christmas Market in Campo San Stefano - there's usually at least a couple of stands where you can get panini and vin brulè cheaply and eat while you browse. If you do something like this for lunch, you can find a nice sit-down place for a better meal in the evening for the occassion. Ostaria La Zucca in the Santa Croce district of Venice is pretty good and not too expensive for Venice.  

The water taxis are expensive, but the vaparettos (water buses) aren't so bad. ACTV runs the vaparettos in Venice. A single ride ticket good for 1 hour from validation (6 euro), a multiple ride ticket 12 hours - 13 euro, 24 hour - 15 euro, 36 hour 20 euro, 48 hour - 25 hour, or 72 hour - 30 euro. Obviously you wouldn't need the longest term tickets. The ACTV site has the schedules and a map of the lines. http://www.actv.it/english/navigazione.p...

However, I almost always walk unless I'm going to one of the other islands (Murano, Burano, Lido, ...). Walking and enjoying the architecture and beauty of Venice is a major part of enjoying the visit - there are so many hidden treasures that you will encounter. It is worth taking the boat down the Grand Canal at least once though. It's about 35 - 40 minutes from the train station to Piazza San Marco. The shortest route is across the bridge, but the easier route to follow is to stay on the same side of the Grand Canal all the way. From the station go left and follow the signs for San Marco. There will be other people doing the same thing. On the way back, follow the signs for ferrovia; you may want to take the vaparetto back to the station.

Answer 4

The only expensive thing that you can't easily avoid in Venice is the vaporetos. Of cource you can walk, if this is an option or buy a 48 / 72 hours card (still expensive).

Other than that, you should avoid drinking and eating near San Marco, or you pay your coffee 8,5 euro. Well .. ok, i guess you MUST go once to Florian cafe for a drink.

Have a nice trip !

Answer 5

I would allow 500 euro each for meals, travel and souvenirs.  I was just there in September-you'll love it!  The food is reasonable and there is a lot to see that doesn't cost money.  Have fun!