Grand Canal by water bus
Guide
Photo: Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
≈ A$17WalkAllow 40–50 minPut together by AI from open data
What you'll see
Venice's main street, seen from the water: palaces, the Rialto Bridge and La Salute slide past from the slow number 1 water bus. Sit at the front or back for the open view.
A brief history
The canal follows an old river channel through the lagoon. Merchant families built their palaces along it so goods could be unloaded at the door.
Tips
- Best time
- Early morning or towards sunset
- Cost
- ≈ €9.50 a ride (check)
- Allow
- 40–50 min
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Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0). Written in Flewaway's words by AI from this open data, not yet checked by a person. Prices, hours and rules change, so check before you go.
Good to know
- Area
- Cannaregio: Near the station: local life, the old Ghetto and evening bars along the canals; good value for Venice.
- Access
- Partly step-free
- Indoors or out
- Outdoors
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