Venice Travel Guide: Transportation, Mask Shopping and Island Hopping

1. Transportation strategy: walking, water bus and gondola 🚤 Venice uses waterways instead of roads, and its transportation is unique, with walking and water transportation being the main options. The following transportation tips will help you travel around the main island and outlying islands easily! 🚏One-day water bus ticket • 24-hour ticket: €25 • 48-hour ticket: €35 • 72-hour ticket: €45 • 7-day ticket: €65 ＊75 minutes ticket: €9.5 ‼ ️Things to note‼ ️ Peak congestion: Popular routes in the morning and evening are crowded, so you need to queue up in advance or choose other routes. Waiting time for the boat: The frequency is about 10-15 minutes, but in peak season, it may take more than 30 minutes due to full loads. It takes about 20-30 minutes to transfer each time, and it is recommended to walk for short distances. 🚶🏻♀️ City Pass Advantages: Holders of Venezia Unica City Pass can board the ship first, saving queuing time, so the waiting time for non-holders is greatly increased. 🚕 Shared water taxis: a fast and economical option Price: Water taxis are definitely the fastest way, but they are expensive, ranging from €60-€100. Sharing method to save money: If you find "fellow travelers" near the water bus station, the price will be only slightly higher than the water bus ticket. It is especially suitable for travelers with large luggage during peak hours and for time-sensitive situations, such as needing to catch a train or flight. Gondola I believe riding a gondola is the dream of many travelers. I recommend riding it during the day as the fare will be cheaper than in the evening. I personally think the scenery during the day is more attractive. The price ranges from about €80 to €100, the ride takes about 30 to 40 minutes, and there are a maximum of five to six people on board. ‼ ️Things to note‼ ️ Ask the gondolier for a route and make sure it includes the Grand Canal, otherwise you might just be navigating narrow alleys and missing out on the classic views. 2. Accommodation Hotel selection: Choose a hotel close to the water bus stop (eg: Rialto) for easy movement. If not necessary, it is recommended to bring light luggage. Venice has many bridges and narrow alleys, and it is troublesome to drag a large suitcase. 3. Shopping: Buy authentic Venetian masks 🛍️ I believe that many tourists will buy masks as souvenirs when they come to Venice. If you want to buy a unique mask, you can pay attention to whether there is a craftsman's signature inside the mask, and the details of the craftsmanship will be introduced, but the price will be relatively expensive. ‼ ️Things to note‼ ️ Take the time to compare different shops and avoid rushing to buy from vendors in tourist areas, otherwise most of the goods are imported, mostly plastic masks (€5-20), fragile and not made in Italy. 4. Island hopping: Burano and Murano 🏝️ After visiting Venice, remember to visit the surrounding islands, especially Murano and Burano. If time is tight, it is recommended to only visit Burano. The colorful houses are a popular check-in spot, and the local lace craft is most famous. You can also buy glass products from Murano.