Venice is a famous city and, do not forget, a port located in the north of Italy. Every tourist who comes to Italy must strive to get here. The city of Venice is spread over 118 islands. The islands are connected by 400 bridges, and there are about 150 canals and canals in Venice. The city is connected to mainland Italy by a 4-kilometer bridge.

Venice is the center of the Veneto region. The population of Venice itself today is about 270 thousand people.

We can say that without Russia there would be no Venice. After all, the foundation for the foundations of houses here is made in the form of piles from Russian larch. This tree practically does not rot in the water, and this is how Venice has been standing for centuries. A stone foundation was laid only on top of these piles.

The streets of Venice, lined with lavish cathedrals and palaces, are filled with multilingual crowds of tourists rushing to take a gondola ride through the canals to see the famous Piazza and San Marco Cathedral and the Doge's Palace.

There are several ways to get to Venice - by air, by water, and by land. The most massive of course is the first option, it is faster, but for the majority it is the only possible option.

How to get to Venice by plane

From Moscow and St. Petersburg 3.5 hours flight. Residents of other cities in Russia, alas, will have to fly with a transfer in Moscow or another European capital... The cost greatly depends on the season and the airline.

You will arrive at the Marco Polo airport.

Then you will be faced with the question of how to get to Venice from the airport. It will help here transfer order in Italy, or take a bus or water taxi, although the latter is the most expensive mode of transport.

The city is connected with the mainland by the Freedom Bridge (Ponte della Liberta), along which the path for trains and vehicles is laid.

From international airport Venice Marco Polo, located just 12 km from the city center, can be reached in several ways.

Bus to Venice from Marco Polo Airport

The most budgetary option is a bus. Moreover, there are different routes and different prices.

Voyage bus number 5 (orange) is usually at the exit from the airport arrival hall... The ticket costs 8 €, the ticket can be bought both in the arrivals hall and from the driver. Buses on this route run every 15 minutes, the road to the city takes 30-35 minutes.

Blue Express Buses No. 35 they run with the same frequency and for the same price, but the travel time to Venice is 20-25 minutes (fewer stops).

Get to Venice by vaporetto

There are waterway to the city from Marco Polo airport. After all, the airport is located near the coast. That's why to the left of the exit from the arrival hall located Alilaguna vaporetto pier.

Fare 15 €(ticket offices in the arrival hall, you can recognize them by the name of the company and Biglietteria lettering). Vaporettos run with frequency every half hour, on the way are an hour and a half.

There are four vaporetto lines that follow the routes:

• blue line: Airport - Murano - Lido - Venice cruise port,
• orange: Airport - Fondamente Nove - Obelisk Bridge - Rialto - Santa Maria del Giglio,
• red: Airport - Murano - Lido - San Zaccaria - Giudecca,
• green: Airport - Murano - Burano - Torcello.

You can also take a regular taxi (15 minutes), but only to the outskirts of Venice and EUR 100 this way.

Water taxi

They will take you to your hotel or to the desired point in Venice quickly and beautifully (this joy costs about 100 EUR).

How to get around in Venice

There is no car traffic inside Venice. The ancient and very dense buildings, plus the large number of islands on which Venice is located, does not allow any type of transport to even just stand on its streets. There is nowhere to turn around, nowhere to drive, and there is no need to talk about acceleration - all bridges, steps, narrow and winding streets.

Therefore, the main mode of transportation is on foot. But there is transport in Venice: water - gondolas.

How to get to Venice not by plane

It's brief here. There is still a train left intercity bus, your own or rented car and ship.

By train

There is no direct train from Russia to Venice. The easiest way is to get to Milan, and then to Venice. In Milan, you have to leave from Station Station Central to the "Venice Santa Lucia". The cost is 12-23 euros. Trains run every hour, the most expensive and fastest train (2.5 hours) is Eurostar, the cheapest is Interregionale.

In Venice Train Station Santa Lucia is literally 3-4 minutes walk from Piazzale Roma.

You need to cross the Bridge of the Constitution and you are at the central square of Venice.

If you still decide to get to Venice by train from Russia, you need transfers and travel time of at least 70 hours. But how many times look out the train window on the way. Option for romantics and people burdened with free time.

By bus

Again, there are no direct flights from Russia. You need to make a transfer in Milan or Munich (from 250 EUR round trip, about two days on the way from Moscow or St. Petersburg). It should also be borne in mind that buses do not drive directly to the central square, but go to Tronchetto, from where tourists are already sailing by vaporetto directly to San Marco (the journey takes about 25-30 minutes, the fare is 7 EUR).

Automobile

The autotourist will have to overcome 2,590 km from Moscow, count yourself from your city. Pass through Belarus, Poland, there was a way through Ukraine, but now very few people dare to go there. Part of the way will have to go through the Alps and partly on toll roads.

A huge parking lot for tourists is provided on the island of Tronchetto. Further on foot, by vaporetto.

By sea liner or ferry

Water communication is established between Venice and the ports of Greece and Croatia in the summer. Comfortable ships, ferries and high-speed catamarans arrive at the San Basilio terminal, from which about 15 minutes walk to St. Mark's Square.

Venice International Airport named after Marco Polo (Marco Polo) - one of the major airports Italy. The airport is located in the suburb of Venice in the town of Tessera, 13 km from Venice.

Modern passenger terminal of three floors, currently busy at almost maximum level, receives all regular and charter flights... Venice's main airport handles about 9 million passengers a year on average, and is the fourth largest airport in Italy. Its close proximity to major transport hubs such as Venice, Mestre and Padova only adds to its popularity. From these cities you can continue your journey to any city in Italy without any difficulty.

How to get from the airport to Venice

By water transport

Venice Airport is not located on the island, but on the mainland. After leaving the mainland, you will no longer see "wheeled" vehicles. All buses to Venice come to Piazzale Roma, where all transport links with Venice end.
The main transport here is water transport. This is why getting to Venice by boat by boat is one of the most common and convenient options.

You can get to Venice by Alilaguna steamer. Or as the Italians call it, Vaporetto. Line "A" goes directly to Venice, line "B" goes through the island of Murano, from where you can enjoy stunning views of the city. Such boats leave the airport every half an hour, and the travel time for them is an hour and a half (ticket price is about 8 €).

Scheme of boats

You can buy tickets at the ticket offices in the arrivals area “Public Transport” or at the pier where boats come. If you did not have time to buy a ticket, you can buy it on the boat itself, but it will cost a little more.

The first Vaporetto on line B (blue line) leaves the airport at 6:10, the last at 00:15. Travel time - from 40 minutes (to the stop F.te Nove). Frequency of movement during the day - 30 minutes. In the morning and in the evening - about 1 time per hour.

The first Vaporetto on line A (orange line) from Venice Airport departs at 8 am, the last at 11:45 pm. Travel time to M.dell'Orto stop is 30 minutes.

The fare for Vaporetto from Marco Polo airport to Venice is 15 € or 27 € in both directions. To the island of Murano, a trip from the airport will cost 8 € and 15 €, respectively.

By bus to Venice

This is the most budgetary option. All buses to Venice come only to Piazzale Roma.

Route numbers:

— ATVO AIR Terminal, blue, will take you for 8 € to Piazzale Roma. The interval of movement is 15 minutes. Travel time is 25-30 minutes. Tickets can be bought from the bus driver. You can see the bus schedule

— ACTV No. 5, orange, also travels to Venice. They run regularly at intervals of 10-15 minutes, travel time is 25-30 minutes. The cost is 3-5 €.

- In the evening, you can get there by a passing city bus ACTV No. 4... Ultimate - Piazzale Roma. The fare is the same ACTV No. 5.

You can buy tickets at the ticket offices in the arrivals area “Public Transport”, or at newsstands. Do not forget to validate your tickets at the yellow machines located at the bus stop.

Before railway station"Santa Lucia" you can go from the bus station to Piazzale Roma, crossing only one Calatrava Bridge, aka the Bridge of the Constitution. It is difficult to miss it - it is modern, unlike the rest.

It is the bridge that connects the bus station and the railway station.

By water taxi

There is even a water taxi in Venice - this is the most expensive and comfortable way to travel. Taxis can take you anywhere in Venice unlike the Vaportetto. If your hotel is located in the center of Venice, then it is worth considering. The trip will cost you about 150 €, the journey time is one hour. If you are traveling with a company and can share the costs, then the trip will not cost you a pretty penny.

You can order such a taxi at a special bureau in the arrivals area.

By taxi

If you are in a hurry, you can take a taxi. The cost of the trip from Marco Polo airport to Piazzale Roma will be 40 €, for each piece of luggage an additional 1 €. You will have to walk to the hotel or take the Vaporetto boat.

You can order a taxi in advance in the form below. You will be met by a driver holding a sign at the exit in the arrivals area.

How to get therefrom Venice airportto Mestre

To get to Mestre train station from Marco Polo airport, you can take the following buses:

— ACTV along the route № 15 and № 45. Schedule

— AVTO FLY BUS... The ticket price is 8 €. You can see the bus schedule

Mestre railway station is designated as Mestre FS... The routes go further south from the train station.

Buses run regularly at intervals of 10-15 minutes, travel time is 25-30 minutes. In addition to this option, you can use a taxi service.

Travel by train from Venice Marco Polo airport

it not the most convenient way. First you have to get to Mestre train station by ATVO bus from the harbor (see above for how to do this). The trip will take about 20 minutes and will cost about 3-8€ ... The buses run comfortable, with large luggage storage compartments and comfortable seats. Then you will have to change to a train that will take you in about 10 minutes to Santa Lucia train station. This route will most likely suit those travelers who are going to transfer further to trains to other cities in Italy.

All trains going to (from) Venice to Santa Lucia station must stop at Mestre station. Trains from other parts of northeastern Italy also pass through Mestre, so sometimes it is cheaper to leave Venice by rail exactly from this station.

Find cheap flights

If you have not yet purchased air tickets to Venice, then right now you can use the convenient search form. All you need to do is enter the starting point and destination and the estimated travel dates, and then click "Find Flights". The flight search engine will select for you optimal route and will show the minimum price among airlines and air ticket agencies.

Marco Polo Airport is one of the busiest in Italy, which is not surprising given the popularity of Venice at any time of the year. But hardworking Italians have developed an entire infrastructure connecting Marco Polo to both Venice itself and its less famous satellite city. At the same time, of course, it was not done without taking into account the Venetian specifics. We will tell you about all the details in this article.

Regular routes to Venice from Marco Polo Airport

Helpful advice: When planning your trip to Venice, be sure to install an audio city guide for your iPhone [link]. This is a ready-made audio tour that will save you tons of money on tours.

The audio guide works without the Internet, and the built-in map with attractions and GPS will make it easy to find all the points of the excursion. In the free version, 5 out of 60 objects are available, and full route in the center of Venice will cost only $ 6. You can download the audio guide to your iPhone on this page.

From Marco Polo Airport to Venice by speedboat

There is another interesting way how to get from Marco Polo airport to the center of Venice. And although it is less economical than the first, it is much more extravagant.

The service is called rather bland - shuttle from Venice airport, and BlogoItaliano, perhaps, would not have focused on it, if not for the local specifics - speedboats deliver passengers from the airport to Venice.

Venice Airport Shuttles Can Be Quirky

If you are traveling in a small company, it may be more profitable than a taxi and more interesting (and also more comfortable) than regular transport. In addition to a trip from the airport to Venice, you can also order a return trip - from the hotel to the airport.

Shuttles operate on the route daily from 9:15 to 19:45 (from the airport to the city) and from 6:00 to 17:45 (from the city to the airport). Passengers are delivered directly to the hotel pier in Venice or to the nearest pier, if there is no such at the hotel. The cost of the service starts from US $ 42 (not Euro) per person.

Taxi to Venice from Marco Polo Airport

Another way to get there to your hotel in Venice from Marco Polo airport- by taxi. As in the rest of the world, taxi cars meet passengers at the exit from the terminal, but in Italy in general and in Venice in particular, there are some peculiarities.

Firstly, among the Italian taxi drivers there are those who are not averse to “snatching excess” from the onlooker passenger. Secondly, a rare taxi driver speaks good English. Finally, it should be borne in mind that Venice itself is located on the islands, and therefore, if your hotel is in the city, it is not possible to get there by car everywhere.

Nevertheless, taxi from Marco Polo airport to Venice- it's very convenient. In order not to risk it, you can order a taxi in advance via the Internet. It is very popular among European tourists... The main advantage is the calculation of the full cost of the trip and travel time even without entering personal data.

The second important plus is that the transfer is carried out “to the doorstep”. That is, if your hotel is located on the farthest island of the archipelago, this is a taxi problem, not a passenger's problem.

Finally, by ordering a car in advance from Marco Polo Airport to Venice, the passenger does not have to pay downtime in the event of a flight delay or a long passage through border or customs procedures.

The taxi service monitors all arrivals of flights, and the driver will patiently wait for his passengers with a sign showing their names, even if the plane arrived late at 12 o'clock.

Another “trick” makes travel very easy for passengers with special requirements. For example, when traveling with bulky luggage or a small child, you can indicate this in the order form, and the taxi service from Marco Polo airport will send transport equipped according to the order, whether it is a large trunk volume or pre-installed child seats.

BlogoItaliano has dedicated a separate article to this convenient service in detail. But, thanks to the Russian-language version of the interface, you can deal with the order yourself through this online booking form.

Update as of July 16, 2016

After the publication of this article on the Internet appeared another service for ordering a taxi online from Venice Marco Polo airport (and not only from it). Thus, budget travelers can now compare prices in different companies and choose the most profitable and suitable option for themselves.

Below is a summary of the most popular destinations and fares (2017):

Most popular destinations ordering a taxi from Marco Polo airport

Since the service was launched later, it is implemented in a more modern way: a more understandable and friendly design, a full-fledged Russian-language support service and a very convenient Russian version.

As far as tariffs are concerned, we would recommend checking actual prices directly for your travel dates in both companies. For service number 2, you can do this by following this link.

How to save time and money on transport

As elsewhere in the world, Venice has a rule that the longer the period of validity of your transport card, the less you pay for each day of using it.

However, Venice is not a cheap city by any standards and a daily pass will cost you 20 euros, while, say, a weekly pass - 60 (2018).

Venice is not a cheap city by any standard

The good news is that the pass is valid as public water transport(with the exception of the Alilaguna, Clodia, Fusina route), and on regular bus lines (including movement along the Lido and Mestre).

One site where you can buy a pass in advance is veniceconnected.com. More details about public transport in Venice BlogoItaliano.

Car rental services at Marco Polo airport

In Venice itself, a car is unlikely to be useful to you. There is nowhere to use it in the city. But if Venice is not the final destination, but a starting point, then car rental has its advantages.

At Marco Polo airport, if not all, then almost all the major international car rental operators, as well as a number of local ones. It will take a lot of time to compare their conditions in order to get a car with an optimal price-service ratio. But you can do it easier and use the popular international car rental comparison service

Venice is a masterpiece city, a delightful pearl of European culture. A unique city on the water, which captivates with its beauty, exudes romance and conquers with its unique atmosphere. However, in order to see and experience just such a Venice - magical and romantic - you need to properly plan your trip. Many tourists who come to this wonderful city with noisy, always rushing and noisy groups and hurried guides remain hopelessly disappointed. We are convinced that Venice is best explored on its own. This is how you can see not only noisy, crowded with people and doves, "postcard" places, but also a real, lively, diverse, cozy, enchanting Venice.

Venice is a special city, and when planning an independent trip, it is worth considering some nuances. So, how to organize a trip to Venice on your own, what you should know and take into account: useful tips tourists.

When is the best time to go to Venice?

Perhaps the best time to visit Venice is end of March, April or September... At this time, the weather is pleasant - there is neither sweltering heat nor cold. However, there are not many tourists. A great opportunity to calmly walk around the city, step by step, turn by turn, discovering the unique charm of Venice.

Winter in Venice rather cold and chilly due to the high humidity. In addition, the city is often shrouded in fog and seems to be painted in gray tones. This season Venice appears before travelers not bright, sunny and festive, but rather melancholic and sadly poetic. However, this is what attracts some. For example, Joseph Brodsky loved to come here in the winter - and not in any other season.

The period of winter holidays (Christmas) and the Venetian carnival the city "wakes up" and is again filled with tourists. During these periods, Venice can be seen elegant, festive, noisy and crowded. As a rule, the carnival is held in late February or early March, before the start of Catholic Lent. Check the dates of the carnival and get about it detailed information can be found on the official website: http://www.carnevale.venezia.it.

Autumn and early spring it rains a lot in Venice. After them, the water level can rise dramatically and even flood streets and squares.

If you have conceived independent trip to Venice in winter, early spring or autumn, keep in mind that floods occur here during these seasons (the Venetians call it acqua alta, that is, "high water"). During floods, the streets and squares of the city can be flooded. Then you can see a colorful picture of people in high rubber boots walking around Piazza San Marco.

Summer in Venice very hot. True, the shady labyrinths of stone streets and canals allow you to periodically hide from the scorching sun during your walks. But the main feature of the Venetian summer is the abundance of tourists. The small city is overcrowded with people. However, even in this crowded season, Venice can reveal its magical side to you. But for this you need to know where to "escape" from the tourist crowds and where to see a quieter and "real" Venice.

What to bring Venice with you

Don't take a lot of things

If you are staying in the center, you will have to take a speedboat to your hotel and then probably walk along the narrow cobbled streets. A huge suitcase will get in your way.

What to take to Venice in winter

In winter, Venice was very chilly due to the high humidity. Therefore, even if the forecast promises you a temperature of "only" about 0 degrees, take with you down jacket- in a city on the water, the temperature will be felt very differently than in a dry climate.

If you are traveling to Venice during the "high water" (acqua alta) season, it is also worth bringing with you high rubber boots.

What to take with you in the summer

Summer in Venice is hot and sometimes even stuffy (due to high humidity). While narrow, shady alleys and aisles between houses save you from the heat when walking around the city, it is still worth taking care of sunscreen, hats, summer wardrobe, sunglasses and other accessories necessary for hot sunny weather. Well, if you decide to swim in the Adriatic Sea and have planned beach vacation on the island of Lido, don't forget your swimwear!

Comfortable shoes

Make sure you have comfortable shoes in all seasons. Most likely, you will walk a lot along the old streets, and possibly sail in boats and boats. For all these cases, high hairpins are not suitable.

Clothes for visiting basilicas

Among the sights of Venice there are many old churches, which contain both masterpieces of art and Christian shrines. When visiting basilicas, remember that it is usually not easy tourist sites, but also operating churches, and therefore observe a certain dress code. It is advisable to cover the shoulders and legs to the knees (you can take a stole or a wide scarf with you).

Technique

As with any travel, when traveling to Venice, consider the availability of the equipment you need: check if the hotel has a hairdryer and iron. And also don't forget chargers for mobile devices and cameras.

How to get to Venice?

By plane

The easiest and cheapest way to get to Venice is by plane. Convenient direct flights are offered by Aeroflot from Moscow. Flights from Alitalia will be a little more expensive.

With one change in Riga, you can fly from Moscow to Venice by AirBaltica.

Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air flies to Venice from Prague. You can get to Prague from Moscow using Czech Airlines or Smart Wings. This gives you the chance to add a touch of Prague charm to your Venetian holiday.

A very convenient way to find cheap ticket to Venice - use online services that search for tickets from all airlines and offer a wide range of flight options. For example, Aviasales .

Check out what flight options are available to Venice for the dates you want:

By train

If you are planning to visit in Italy not only Venice, but also other cities, you should take a ride on the local trains - you will get a fascinating trip around the country. It takes an average of 4 hours to get from Rome to Venice. From Milan, the train takes about 2.5-3 hours (depending on the train). You can clarify the timetable and buy train tickets yourself on the official website of Trenitalia (Italian railways) Italians care about us so much that the site even has a Russian-language version.

By car

If you are planning a trip to Italy by car, then Venice is convenient to make the first or last point of the route. Just keep in mind that you cannot use a car in the city itself - it is not intended for motor transport. By car you can only go to the last point of "land" Venice - to Piazzale Roma. And then - or rent a car and plunge into the magic of pedestrian streets and canals, forgetting about vehicles for a while. Or (if Venice is an intermediate point) park your car in the same Piazza Roma while you explore the historic city. By the way, car parking may be included in the set of services available on tourist map Venezia Unica (read more about her below).

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Where to stay in Venice?

Of course, a hotel in Venice should be taken care of in advance. For example, choosing the one that suits you best on Booking.com. But where exactly is it better to settle? What should you pay attention to?

Venice is a very expensive city. This applies to everything, including hotels. Especially when staying in the historic part of Venice.

If your travel budget is very limited, you can choose a hotel in the mainland, called Mestre. From here, tourist attractions can be reached by bus or tram crossing the Ponte della Libertà. The journey takes about 10-15 minutes. However, this method, although it will save a little, will not allow you to fully enjoy that unique atmosphere for which they go to Venice.

Although Venice is a very compact and small city, tourists should understand the division into districts, how they differ from each other, and where it is better to settle. The city is divided into 6 districts called sestiers: San Marco, Castello, Cannaregio, San Polo, Dorsoduro, Santa Croce.

To learn about the features of each of the sestiers and make right choice, read also the article:

Hotels in the historic "Sestiers" (as the 6 districts of Venice are called) have many features. The rooms are often quite small. In addition, hotels in Venice are often located in old houses, so they can seem a little dilapidated. But this is a unique experience, and many tourists are ready to pay a lot of money for this colorful "dilapidation".

When choosing where to stay in Venice, as in any other city, study the reviews of tourists. Pay attention to factors such as audibility, the presence of an elevator, Wi-Fi and the equipment you need, the quality of the breakfast (Italian breakfasts are usually quite poor). In addition, in reviews, tourists often mention location features: what attractions, shops, interesting places are nearby.

Find out what special offers of hotels in Venice are valid right now:

Transport in Venice

How to get from the airport to Venice and back

Marco Polo airport

This is the main one in Venice, most of the planes arrive here. The airport is located just 8 km north of the city, and you can get from it to Venice quite quickly. However, there is one important nuance. By choosing any of the wheeled Vehicle, keep in mind that they will only take you to a specific part of Venice accessible by car - Piazzale Roma (Piazzale Roma). If your hotel is located in one of the historic districts (Castello, San Marco, Dorsoduro, Cannaregio, San Polo, most of Santa Croce), then a car will not be able to drive directly to your hotel! For the simple reason that the main part of the city is simply not intended for vehicles. This often comes as a surprise to tourists, although everyone knows that Venice is a city on the water. Even if you take a taxi, the taxi driver will have to drop you off at Piazzale Roma, and then you will have to change to a truly Venetian water transport.

Specify the address in advance and check on the map where your hotel is located. Check the nearest landmarks, vaporetto stop. Perhaps the hotel's website will also offer tips on how to get to it more conveniently.

So, the options for how to get to Venice from Marco Polo airport:

• You can use shuttle buses ATVO stopping near the airport entrance. They come off frequently, are inexpensive and very convenient. The price is 8 euros one way and 15 euros for a round-trip ticket. In addition, transfer by ATVO shuttles can be included in the package of services when purchasing the Venezia Unica Guest Card (more about it below). These shuttles take you to the Piazzale Roma bus station.

• There are also ACTV buses - this is an ordinary city transport that runs with many stops. Cheaper and more colorful. ...

• With greater comfort, but much more expensive, you can take a taxi. Taxi drivers will be looking forward to meeting you next to the airport building.

• If you are afraid of organizational difficulties and are not ready to book tickets on Italian sites or negotiate with taxi drivers, you can use the service. The transfer can be booked in advance, and all information is available in Russian.

• You can feel the essence of Venice right after leaving the airport - get to the city by water bus or water taxi. To do this, you need to walk a couple of hundred meters to the Alilaguna pier. you can choose and purchase a ticket for such a trip (information in English).

Treviso airport

Located 20 km from Venice. As a rule, planes of budget airlines arrive here. You can get to Venice:

• On Terravision buses. They run during the day and take you to Tronchetto, one of the Venetian islands at the entrance to central part cities.

• Also from Treviso airport to Venice there are ATVO buses running to Piazzalle Roma.

• Taxi drivers will be happy to take you to the city. Naturally, this is more expensive than buses.

• You can take the train from Treviso. Municipal bus number 6 runs to the station. And from Treviso Centrale to Santa Lucia di Venezia, trains run very often. The journey will take approximately 35 minutes.

• If you don't want to deal with public transport, you can order in advance (booking is available in Russian).

All the voiced methods of travel work in the opposite direction - from Venice to airports.

How to get around the city

A unique feature of the insular part of the city is the complete absence of vehicles. Just a dream of the inhabitants of the metropolis! How to get around the city? Venice is a very compact and small city, and therefore it is quite possible to reach most of the interesting places on foot (if you live in one of the historical sestières). Moreover, it is extremely pleasant to walk here! This is a great way to get to know the city and feel its unique atmosphere.

But if you have planned intensive movement around the city in a short time, then, of course, you will have to use transport. And he is here - only water! It will not only help you quickly move to different parts of the city, but will also allow you to see Venice from the water - and this is also an unforgettable experience. The magnificent Venetian palazzo were even built in such a way that all their facades are facing the water, and therefore they are best viewed while floating on the waters of the Grand Canal.

The main public transport in Venice is boats vaporetto (vaporetto). This is a kind of water bus - an inexpensive and convenient option. They run on established routes and stop at the docks with yellow and white booths. You can buy both a single one-way ticket and a travel pass for one or several days.

Detailed information on types of tickets and prices can be found (however, information is in English)

In addition, a vaporetto pass and even a transfer to Marco Polo Airport can be included in the Venezia Unica Guest Card (read more about it below).

Also, tickets can be bought through a special application for smartphones (the service is available only in Italian and English).

Small boats motoscafo, playing the role of water taxis may be more convenient with their individual approach, but they are naturally more expensive. Motoscapho can travel through narrow canals, under low bridges and reach almost any part of the city.

There are also large motonave, which run only on the largest channels.

Of course, we must not forget about the Venetian gondola... You can't even call them transport! They do not transport passengers from point A to point B, but give a special experience of leisurely walking along the canals. But the great romance of gondolas is expensive! If you are on a limited budget, but cannot deprive yourself of a gondola ride, you can try to find a suitable company - the cost of the ride can be divided among everyone.

If you have no desire to pay the gondolier, but want to feel the flavor of a truly Venetian transport - use tragetto (tragetto). They are used to get from one side of the canal to the other (where there are no bridges). And such transportation is quite inexpensive - only 2-3 euros. One of the most scenic routes is the crossing from Punta della Dogana to Piazza San Marco. Pavda, you will not have time to admire the views, since the crossing is carried out very quickly. And another one important feature: passengers in traghetto are ferried while standing.

Venice: how to navigate the city

Finding your way in Venice by house number is a puzzle. After all, the address is a district name and a four-digit number. For example, Castello 4693. At the same time, the numbering is continuous, goes completely out of order, and the division into even and odd sides of the street, which is usual for us, is absent. And the area is rather big, and the whole is dotted with small streets and alleys. Another peculiarity is that in Venice it is often not even the buildings that are numbered, but the entrances to them, and sometimes the windows.

How to navigate in Venice on your own and find the addresses you need? Knowing the nearest landmarks will help you out: they can be the nearest church, palace, square. Find a place on the map in advance and, if possible, specify and remember or write down the name of the nearest bridge, canal, lane, square, as well as larger landmarks. And already from these landmarks, remember the path to the desired building.

And you can see your location, as well as the sights closest to you, on the map at. It offers a free GPS guide to Venice.

How and where to eat in Venice?

Italian cuisine is famous for its delicious culinary delights, so in Venice you can not only enjoy the magnificent views, but also explore a variety of goodies. This can be done in different ways:

• The most expensive and, perhaps, the most unfortunate option is to visit restaurants in the tourist center... Often they work exclusively for tourists (who are in abundance in Venice) and have nothing to do with a real Italian restaurant. The prices here will be "on top", which often cannot be said about the service.
• Cheaper, tastier and more interesting to find restaurants "for locals" away from tourist spots. These have become a rarity in the tourist areas of Venice. But they can be found in the areas of Cannaregio, Castello, Dorsoduro, on the island of Giudecca. There are also many authentic local restaurants on the mainland of Venice, in Mestre.
• Buying groceries at the market and in stores... There are plenty of retail outlets in Venice - both small "home" shops and large supermarkets. A visit to the Venetian market (for example, the legendary Rialto Fish Market, the oldest in the city) is also a special, unforgettable experience. Even while living in a hotel, you can buy fruits, vegetables, delicious bread, Italian cheese, ham ...

Eat traditional Venice food

Venice has its own specialties, which are an important part of local flavor... The most famous - risotto nero (RisottoNero, "black risotto") and spaghetti al nero di seppia. Both of these dishes have one thing in common: the unusual black color of the sauce, which is made from cuttlefish ink. Also the Venetians love polenta (Polenta), similar to corn porridge.

Of course, in the city on the water you can taste excellent seafood and fish dishes. For example, baccala montecato ( Baccala montecato) - mashed dried cod, sardine in saor ( Sarde in saor) - marinated sardines, sardine frit ( Sarde fritto) - fried sardines, baccala fritto ( baccala fritto) - fried cod.

Also very popular in Venice chiketti (Chiketti). These are small snacks that are used with wine and just like that.

The most popular Venetian drink is syringe, or syringe (Spritz). This is a cocktail of dry white or sparkling wine, Aperol or Campari liqueur and sparkling water. The Austrian name reminds us that the history of this “signature” Venetian drink is connected with the era of the Austrian occupation of Venice, and the “syringe” was actually invented by the Austrian military. True, they did not "bother" with liqueurs, but simply mixed wine with sparkling water.

In Venice, you should also enjoy wonderful Italian ice cream ( Gelato), recalling that it was the Venetian Marco Polo who once brought the ice cream recipe from China to Europe.

Venice restaurants and cafes: what to consider

• • Tips are not always left for waiters - most often they are already included in the check called "coperto" (payment for serving and serving). If not, it is customary to give 10%.
  • Venice is spoiled by a huge flow of tourists. Unfortunately, this affects both the service and the prices. Also, be prepared for the peculiarities of "travel" marketing. For example, menus displayed near restaurant entrances may not show prices for drinks, which can then turn out to be extremely high. In addition, the waiters in the center can recommend not the most delicious, but the most expensive dishes. True, not everywhere and not everything is so bad, but such tendencies exist, perhaps, in any tourist place.

• If you've decided to indulge in the luxury of sipping coffee at the legendary Florian Café while sitting in Piazza San Marco and listening to live music, be prepared to include music charges in your bill. However, many tourists do not even mind overpaying for this unforgettable experience!

Venice sights on your own: with discounts and no queues

Venezia Unica - Venice Tourist Guest Card

One way to save money in Venice is to buy a special City Pass called here VeneziaUnica... The peculiarity of the Venetian card is that you can choose the set of services that suits your trip. It may include not only visits to the sights of Venice (museums and basilicas), but also travel by public transport, and, if desired, a transfer to Marco Polo airport, as well as sports events, parking and discounts at some restaurants.

Everything is organized very conveniently. Visit the website www.veneziaunica.it/en to get acquainted with the advantages of the card, choose the services you need, and, in fact, buy Venezia Unica online. After completing the purchase, an email voucher will be sent to your email, which can be exchanged for a card when you arrive in Venice. This can be done in one of the many points, the list of which is presented on the site.

The Venice tourist card helps not only to save money, but also to avoid queues at the box office, and this is a significant advantage.

Choose the right time to visit tourist spots

One of the features of this city is the huge flow of visitors - about 30 million people visit Venice a year. In practice, this means crowds roaming all over the place. This is not always convenient. To do beautiful photo or just be in peace and quiet, it is worth waking up early and getting to the central square of San Marco (St. Mark's) and to the main attractions at about 7 in the morning.

Don't be afraid to stray from the banal tourist routes

It is not at all necessary to crowd with all the tourists who attack St. Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge and other popular places all day long. There are still so many amazing places in Venice!

Venice travel guide and audio guide for iPhone

If you are traveling with iPhone, you have the opportunity to explore the city not with a heavy guidebook, but with the one that is installed on your smartphone and turns trips into exciting journeys! Thanks to GPS navigation, the guide will always "tell you" where you are and what interesting places near you. Offline map, useful information about the city and, convenient search for places in the catalog and on the map, and even an audio conversation - all this is available completely free of charge.

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Venice on its own: what else tourists should know

Consider the opening hours and don't forget about the siesta

From about 14:00 to 16:00, activity in Venice dies down (with the exception of the tourist center). Many shops, restaurants, basilicas and museums are closing. Siesta! Consider this when planning your day.

And Mondays are days off in many Venetian (and all Italian) sights.

Keep track of the adequacy of prices

The "side effects" of the tourist center are overpriced prices. Souvenirs in the center are unreasonably expensive, and for a fantastic price, you will most likely get substandard Chinese-made goods. Moving a little further from San Marco, you can find small shops with less expensive and better quality gifts and souvenirs.

Do not feed pigeons with anything.

There are a lot of pigeons in Venice, and they ... leave traces everywhere. Therefore, the city does not welcome their feeding, and even fined for the unauthorized sale of feed. In the area of ​​St. Mark's Square you can buy special pigeon food - special sterilizing preparations are added to it.

Drinking water in Venice available free of charge in special drinking fountains. It comes from the wells of the town of Skorze, located on the continent.

It is forbidden in Venice sit on sidewalks around attractions. And men in the city are not allowed to take off their T-shirts and shirts.

Careful, thoughtful preparation will help make your independent travel to Venice impeccable, just perfetto! However, don't be afraid to add a dash of adventurism and more inspiration to your plans! Buon viaggio, amici!

›How to get to Venice

Due to the special transport infrastructure, it is impossible to explore the city by traveling by car. However, the situation is quite different when you come to Venice, as you can get here by plane, train, bus, car and even ship.

By plane

Venice Marco Polo Airport

The airport serving tourists in Venice is named after the great Venetian traveler Marco Polo. Located in the suburbs of Venice and is one of the largest airports in the country in terms of volume passenger transportation v Northern Italy... More than 40 airlines operate at Venice Marco Polo Airport, which means Venice is open to tourists. Companies such as Alitalia, U.S. Airways, British Airways, Emirates, Belle Air and Lufthansa connect with dozens of countries, both European and non-European (with cities such as Philadelphia, Paris, Amsterdam, Dubai, Casablanca, Nice, Prague, Vienna and Bucharest).

The airport delivery service is always at the disposal of terists, but you should not forget that due to the lagoon structure in Venice, driving is prohibited, and even if you all come to Venice by car, you should park it in one of the parking lots outside the city. ... So the most convenient way to get around is by water taxis and bus transportation.

Name: Venice Marco Polo Airport (Aeroporto di Venezia Marco Polo) (VCE / LIPZ) Address: 30/1, Viale Galileo Galilei, 30173 Tessera Venezia, Italy Phone: 0039 041 260611 Fax: 0039 041 2606260 Website: www.veniceairport.it

Treviso airport

Treviso Airport is another alternative for tourists heading to Venice. Located 20 kilometers from Venice, Treviso is a commercial airport where low-cost airlines such as Ryanair, Belle Air, German Wings, Wizz Air and Transavia land. These flights are ideal for low-income travelers from Amsterdam, Bucharest, Casablanca, Barcelona and Dublin.

Transportation from Treviso airport to Venice is insured, and despite the distance (30 km), it is quite reliable and inexpensive.

Name: Airport Treviso (Aeroporto di Treviso-Sant'Angelo / Aeroporto di Treviso Canova) (TSF / LIPH) Address: 63 / E, Via Noalese, 31100, Treviso, Italy Phone: 0039 0422 315111 Fax: 0039 0422 315129 Website: www .trevisoairport.it

By bus

Although motorized road transport is prohibited in Venice, it is still possible to get to the city by bus. While traveling to Venice by bus is not a popular travel method, it is still an affordable alternative for tourists. The main bus station for national and international bus services is in Piazzale Roma (located on the edge of the Ponte della Liberta, which in turn is an extension of the della Liberta road, which starts from the A4 of the Padova-Venezia motorway).

And already in Piazzale Roma, tourists must change to another mode of transport (for example, a water taxi) in order to continue their journey through Venice.

ATVO

ATVO Is the largest bus company operating throughout the Venetian province. Considered the best alternative to air travel, the bus will take you to all major cities and resorts in this part of Italy. By resorting to the services of ATVO, tourists quickly come to Lignano, Jesolo, Caorle, Bibione, Treviso and, of course, Venice.

In order to learn more about bus routes, timetables, ticket sales and prices and flight duration, follow the link:

Name: ATVO Address: 8, Piazza IV November, San Dona di Piave, Italy Phone: 0039 0421 5944 Fax: 0039 0421 594534 Email: Website: www.atvo.it

By train

Venice Santa Lucia is an terminal station all train connections in Venice. It is located inside the lagoon and is the final stop for trains arriving from different parts of Italy and various European cities... It was built during the Second World War and the fact that the station annually receives more than 300 million passengers and 450 trains daily confirms its importance in the development of tourism.

The second largest train station is in Mestre. After arriving in Mestre, tourists are advised to take one of the ATVO or ACTV buses. This station annually serves tens of millions of passengers. More than 500 trains arrive at the station every day, which speaks of the importance of the station.

If you want to know more about services, conditions or history railway stations, visit the Main Stations page. And for the nearest trains to Venice, ticket prices and bus durations, visit Trenitalia.

By car

There is one plus on a trip to Venice by car - you are independent and manage your route yourself. On the other hand, if you think about it, the benefits are not that great. Since the motor vehicle is prohibited in Venice transport movement, arriving in the city by car is undesirable.

Those tourists who still want to come to Venice by car must obey the rules and park their car in the parking lot of Piazzale Roma. They should remember that parking is not free, but on the contrary, the payment is tens of euros per day.

In order to reach Piazzale Roma, tourists must cross the della Liberta bridge, which is an extension of the della Liberta road, which in turn starts from the Padova-Venezia motorway. To find out more about Italy's motorway and road network, choose the combination that best suits your departure point and visit the Auostrade per l'Italia website.

ASM Venice

ASM Venice rules three parking lots: City car park, San Andrea car park and San Giuliano car park. Each of the garages is equipped to provide tourists with reliable parking conditions, but high prices make many think before using the services of the company. The San Giugliano garage is located near the bridge della Liberta.

ASM Venice also manages car parks in Mestre (Piazza Zandiani car park, Ca "Marcello car park and the District car park).

Name: ASM Venice (Azienda Mobilita Venezia / Corporate Mobility Venice) Address (Headquarters): 33, Island of New Tronchetto, 30135, Venice, Italy Address (Parking City): 496, Santa Croce, Piazzale Roma, 30135, Venice, Italy Address (San Giuliano Park): San Giuliano, 30173, Venice, Italy Phone: 0039 041 2727211/0039 041 2727304/0039 041 5322632 Fax: 0039 041 723131 Email: Website: www.asmvenezia.it

Garage San Marco

Garage San Marco also located near Piazzale Roma and is another alternative for tourists looking for parking in Venice.

Name: Garage San Marco Address: 467 / F, Piazzale Roma, 30135 Venice, Italy Phone: 0039 041 5232213/0039 041 5235101 Fax: 0039 041 5289969 Email: Website: www.garagesanmarco.it

By sea

Port of Venice

The port of Venice is one of the largest havens for both cargo and passenger ships in the Mediterranean. Due to the fact that Venice is tourist town, the port is served by ferry, cruise, and fast ship companies connecting Venice with the cities of Croatia and Slovenia (Labin, Piran, Pola, Umag, Rovinj, Lošinj), as well as Egypt, Syria and Greece.

To find out more about the importance of the Port of Venice in the tourism and economic sphere of the city, follow the link:

Name: Port of Venice (Port) Address: 13, Santa Marta - Manufactured, 30123 Venice, Italy Phone: 0039 041 5334111 Fax: 0039 041 5334254 Email: Website: www.port.venice.it

Venice Passenger Terminal

Do you want to know more about passenger services? Follow the link:

Name: Venezia Terminal Passeggeri Address (Office): 248, Maritime Building, 30135 Venice, Italy Address (Terminal): I, Maritime, 30135 Venice, Italy Phone: 0039 041 2403000 Fax: 0039 041 2403091 E-mail mail: