City Transportation
The main and only public transportation in Venice is the vaporetto, which are water buses. In addition to them, the famous Venetian gondolas and private boats also operate along the city's waterways, with their owners offering taxi services.
The vaporetto is a unique water bus, and the ticket costs between 4-7 EUR (depending on the route). Be attentive: a regular ticket is valid for only 1 hour. If you plan to travel extensively and for a longer duration, it is more cost-effective to purchase passes for 12 hours, 24 hours, or multiple days. Before planning your day, make sure to study the vaporetto routes.
Local Transportation in Venice
To quickly and inexpensively move to your desired location in the city, you can use the services of traghetto—these are large gondolas designed to accommodate 14 passengers. You can cross the ferry crossing on a traghetto for as little as 0.5 EUR. This is a good opportunity to decide if you are ready for a ride on a traditional gondola.
The most romantic and expensive mode of transportation in Venice is the classic gondola operated by an experienced gondolier. A 40-minute ride on such a "vessel" costs around 80-100 EUR. To save money, you can gather a group of 6 people and divide the cost among everyone. Please note that the cost of the ride increases in the evening (after 8 PM).
The gondola has long been a symbol of Venice, although many tourists think it is just an expensive local attraction. In any case, a ride on Venice's most famous transport, despite the prices, is usually on the list of "must-do" things to do in this city.
