Book your individual trip , stress-free with local travel experts. Select Month. The topography of Venice is uniquely complicated, and at first glance its public transport looks as convoluted as a wiring diagram. Planning to spend time in Rome?
Also read our guide on how to get around Rome. Not planning to limit yourself to only Venice? Explore our list of the best day trips from Venice. Be warned that so many services call at San Marco , San Zaccaria , Piazzale Roma and the train station that the stops at these points are spread out over a long stretch of waterfront, so you might have to walk past several stops before finding the one you need.
Tickets are available from most landing stages, shops displaying the ACTV sign and all the tourist offices. The ticket offices at larger stops are generally open 8amβ9pm daily , whereas smaller ones tend to close between 3 and 5pm. It is also the only cheap way of getting a ride on a gondola, albeit a stripped-down version, with none of the trimmings and no padded seats. In theory, they run MonβSat 7. Finding a place to stay in Venice is just as important as figuring out the intricacies of public transportation.
Our guide to the best places to stay in Venice will help you do just that. If you do decide to go for a ride, establish the charge before setting off. To minimize the chances of being ripped off by a private individual making a few dozen euros on the side, take a boat only from one of the following official gondola stands:. All sorts of surcharges are levied as well: for each extra person if there are more than five people in the party; for each piece of luggage in excess of five items; and for a ride between 10pm and 7am.
And if your hotel concierge calls a taxi for you, the surcharge could be even worse. Want to get even better at understanding transportation options for your upcoming Italy trip? Read our detailed guides on how to travel between Venice and Florence and Venice and Rome.
