Few visitors know you can cross the Grand Canal by gondola traghetto (ferry) for just 2 EUR – a bigger, undecorated working gondola, paid direct to the gondolier. It’s not a romantic ride so much as a fun local shortcut, since bridges over the canal are scarce. Tip: look for the yellow ‘traghetto’ signs – there are seven crossing points.
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Location: Campo Santa Sofia, Cannaregio, Venice. Hours: ~07:30-19:00. 2 EUR, paid to the gondolier.