Is it possible to explore Venice without long queues and unnecessary costs? Sure it is!
There are enough canals, bridges and old buildings for you to visit every day for weeks. Not to mention shops and cafes at every corner.
The most wonderful thing to do in Venice is simply to explore on foot. Take a break from maps, guidebooks and lineups, and simply wander the streets.
Forget about your list of things you have to visit. Don't waste time in long lines in front of big attractions and go in if they are not too big. Otherwise, just keep walking!
Venice is a confusing maze of winding streets and canals, but it's smaller than you might think. You could walk the winding paths from the train station to San Marco (which is pretty much the length of the city) in about an hour. Or ride the Number 82 vaporetto (public transit water bus) full circuit to enjoy and appreciate the myriad wonders of the city on the lagoon.
Another of my favorite vaporetto rides is to take the Number 1 up and down the Grand Canal.
In fact, if you're on a budget I recommend you choose a vaporetto ride down the Great Canal rather than a gondola. Riding the vaporetto costs only a couple of euros, while a gondola ride costs over 100 euros. In addition, spending that sort of money for a gondola ride is a rather cliche thing to do in Venice.
Using the vaporetto and exploring all the stops is a great and affordable way to learn all about Venice. You will see remarkable sights at every corner - bridges, shops, streets and buildings. You will meet many friendly locals and take hundreds of amazing photos, since every place is a great photo opportunity.
There are enough canals, bridges and old buildings for you to visit every day for weeks. Not to mention shops and cafes at every corner.
The most wonderful thing to do in Venice is simply to explore on foot. Take a break from maps, guidebooks and lineups, and simply wander the streets.
Forget about your list of things you have to visit. Don't waste time in long lines in front of big attractions and go in if they are not too big. Otherwise, just keep walking!
Venice is a confusing maze of winding streets and canals, but it's smaller than you might think. You could walk the winding paths from the train station to San Marco (which is pretty much the length of the city) in about an hour. Or ride the Number 82 vaporetto (public transit water bus) full circuit to enjoy and appreciate the myriad wonders of the city on the lagoon.
Another of my favorite vaporetto rides is to take the Number 1 up and down the Grand Canal.
In fact, if you're on a budget I recommend you choose a vaporetto ride down the Great Canal rather than a gondola. Riding the vaporetto costs only a couple of euros, while a gondola ride costs over 100 euros. In addition, spending that sort of money for a gondola ride is a rather cliche thing to do in Venice.
Using the vaporetto and exploring all the stops is a great and affordable way to learn all about Venice. You will see remarkable sights at every corner - bridges, shops, streets and buildings. You will meet many friendly locals and take hundreds of amazing photos, since every place is a great photo opportunity.
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