Sometimes people get so excited when it comes to traveling that every aspect of their trip is all planned out. The ticket, the plane rides, the stop overs, all the way down to the hotel. But what\u2019s funny is that there are some people who can be such experts at organizing every detail to get to their destination\u2014but once they are actually there, they feel lost. Yes, you made it to Venice and you know exactly what tourist spots you want to see! But how do you get to them? It\u2019s always good to be familiar with even transportation in a foreign land.<\/p>\n
Alright, there are tons of ways to get around Venice, and most of them are pretty unique to Venice as well. In what way, you ask? Well, most of them use the water.<\/p>\n
So here are the best ways of getting around Venice.<\/p>\n
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The first of the water vehicles you might want to know about is the gondola. I\u2019m sure you\u2019re familiar with what this is\u2014almost everyone is, even children. A gondola is a long, sleek boat that resembles a canoe, with a striped gondolier maneuvering the boat with one oar. Now, upon arriving in Venice you might want to jump on the opportunity to ride gondolas to every place you plan to visit. Although one gondola ride is almost required if you want to feel like you truly experienced Venice, too much will leave you a pauper. Gondola rides are expensive, and nobody but tourists really use them as transportation. If you\u2019re thinking about how to get around Venice, then you might want to save your money and opt for a cheaper and more practical alternative.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re really looking for a way to get from one point to another, and not much into the leisurely trip across the water, then you might want to use the vaporetto (which is kind of like a bus for water) or the private water taxis. This is actually the main mode of transportation for people who reside in Venice, and you\u2019ll see them zipping by which saves you travel time as well. There are 17 lines for the vaporetto, which ferries people not just around the Grand Canal, but even to nearby islands. Water taxis would be more expensive, but these might be preferred for those who like their privacy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you want to experience what a gondola feels like but don\u2019t have much cash, you can try the traghetto. Don\u2019t be discouraged by the \u201cghetto\u201d in its name, it actually isn\u2019t that bad at all. It\u2019s like a public gondola, and it\u2019s only 50 euro cents, with the rides being only a few minutes long. This service brings people across the Grand Canal and is actually used by the locals.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n![\"Gondola](\"https:\/\/freeareaguide.com\/italy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/gondolas1.jpg\")
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