The main and only public transport in Venice is the vaporetto water buses. In addition to them, the city's canals are navigated by the famous Venetian gondolas and private boats, whose owners offer taxi services.
Vaporetto is a water bus, with a ticket costing 9.50 EUR for a 75-minute ride. A standard ticket is valid for 75 minutes. If you plan to travel frequently, it's more economical to purchase a 1-, 2-, or 3-day travel pass. Before planning your day, check the vaporetto routes.
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 2 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 become a symbol of Venice, although many tourists consider it just an expensive local attraction. In any case, a ride on the most famous means of transport in Venice, the vaporetto, remains a must-have experience despite the cost.
