Being located on a number of islands, Venice isn't cheap. Food and supplies generally needs to come in via boat which puts an added expense on things. That added with a huge number of affluent tourits, Venice has become one of the most espensive cities to visit in 
Europe. Below we've complied a short guide to travel to Venice, have fun and not spend a king's ransom to achieve it.
1. Venice is a walking city which is free for anyone but if you need to get the boat, purchase a Venice Connected card online and in advance. It'll save you at least 15 percent from the original price of the public service fees.
2. Not every site in Venice costs. Churches such as Basilica San Marco and Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute are free.
3. Don't stay arond San Marco Venice. Most of the shops charge extra because they're in close proximity to Piazza San Marco. Venture further afield and try out some less touristic area such as San Polo and Santa Croce.
4. When eating, stay away from the touristy areas and eat where the locals do. Try the Strada Nuova in Cannaregio. There are numerous pizzerias and trattorias where you can get a plate of pasta for around 5 euros.
5. If you have to take the gondola and can't afford it, try a traghetto, it's the next best thing. Traghetti are oared passenger boats that cross the Grand canal at seven points between the railroad station and St. Mark's Basin.
Rowed by two oarsmen: one at the back and one at the front and are generally operated by the same family for generations.
The seven crossings are below and the cost is around 50 cents one way.
Europe. Below we've complied a short guide to travel to Venice, have fun and not spend a king's ransom to achieve it.1. Venice is a walking city which is free for anyone but if you need to get the boat, purchase a Venice Connected card online and in advance. It'll save you at least 15 percent from the original price of the public service fees.
2. Not every site in Venice costs. Churches such as Basilica San Marco and Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute are free.
3. Don't stay arond San Marco Venice. Most of the shops charge extra because they're in close proximity to Piazza San Marco. Venture further afield and try out some less touristic area such as San Polo and Santa Croce.
4. When eating, stay away from the touristy areas and eat where the locals do. Try the Strada Nuova in Cannaregio. There are numerous pizzerias and trattorias where you can get a plate of pasta for around 5 euros.
5. If you have to take the gondola and can't afford it, try a traghetto, it's the next best thing. Traghetti are oared passenger boats that cross the Grand canal at seven points between the railroad station and St. Mark's Basin.
Rowed by two oarsmen: one at the back and one at the front and are generally operated by the same family for generations.
The seven crossings are below and the cost is around 50 cents one way.
- Fondamente S. Lucia (in front of the railroad station) - Fondamenta San Simeón Piccolo.
- San Marcuola - Fóndaco dei Turchi (by the Natural History Museum)
- Santa Sofia (near Ca' D'Oro) - Pescaria (fish market).
- Riva del Carbòn - Fondamente del Vin.
- Sant' Angelo - San Tomà.
- San Samuele - Ca' Rezzónico.
- Campo del Traghetto - Calle Lanza (near the Salute Church)
