🚤 Venice: Water Bus Experience from Santa Lucia Station to the City

🚤 Venice: Water Bus Experience from Santa Lucia Station to the City

Leaving Santa Lucia Station, Venice's gateway, the Grand Canal unfolds before you. From here, take the vaporetto water bus to St. Mark's Square, the city center.

🌊 Key Spots Visible from the Water Bus
• Scalzi Bridge
A white arch bridge just outside the station. This is the start of a quintessentially Venetian landscape.
• Ca' Pesaro
A 17th-century palace standing along the canal. Today, it houses a modern art museum.
• Rialto Bridge
A highlight of the Grand Canal. The bridge is lined with souvenir shops and is a popular photo spot.
• Ca' d'Oro
This "Golden Palace" boasts an elegant Gothic exterior. The view from the canal is a must-see.
• Around St. Mark's Square
You'll see Venice's iconic landmarks, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Campanile, and the Doge's Palace, one after the other.

After a 40-minute cruise, you'll arrive at the city center.

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🛶 How to Enjoy a Gondola Experience

When you think of Venice, gondolas are a must-see. Unlike water buses, they glide leisurely through the narrow canals, allowing you to experience the tranquil cityscape up close.

How to Ride a Gondola
• Gondola boarding points are located near major tourist attractions, such as St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge.
• No reservations are necessary. Just ask a gondolier (rower) to board.

Gondola Prices (As of 2025)
• Daytime (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM): 90 EUR per boat (approx. 30 minutes)
• Nighttime (after 7:00 PM): 110 EUR per boat (approx. 30 minutes)
• Up to 5-6 people can ride together, so it's a good deal for groups to split the cost.

Optional serenading is also available.

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✨ Summary

Even traveling from the station to the city is already part of the Venice experience. Taking in the Grand Canal's landmarks on a water bus, followed by a gondola ride through the smaller canals, is like a scene from a movie.

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