There are more than 400 bridges in Venice —but only four to five bridges span across the mighty Grand Canal. (Yes, 4–5; I'll explain.)
From north to south, the Grand Canal bridges are:
In addition to the bridges there is a system of traghetti gondola skiffs that cross at eight points for €2 a ride (just follow any street called "Calle del Traghetto"). » more
If you want a longer Grand Canal ride (1–2 hours) in a smaller boat shared by only 4–8 people—and an guide to provide commentary and context—you can book a private boat tour of the Grand Canal:
Planning your day: A leisurely vaporetto ride down the Grand Canal from Piazzale Roma to San Marco will take about 30 minutes on the express (line 2 to the San Marco-Vallaresso stop) or 45 minutes on the local (line 1 to the San Marco-S. Zaccaria stop).
Between 6:21am and 10pm, there's a boat every 10 minutes, so factor that brief wait into your schedule.
Vaporetto boats are open up at the prow with benches, so dash forward to grab an outdoor seat for the best views.
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If you want a longer Grand Canal ride (1–2 hours) in a smaller boat shared by only 4–8 people—and an guide to provide commentary and context—you can book a private boat tour of the Grand Canal:
This article was written by Reid Bramblett and was last updated in April 2015
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