25-04-2016, 08:51 PM
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I've created a map for you Gasman though the forum restrictions sadly limit its size so not sure how readable it is.The blue line is the basic walking route though mostly you'll just be following signs to "San Marco" (St Marks).
When you get to St Marks you can either hop on a vaporetto and take a trip down the canal back to Piazzale Roma or just walk back via your own route at your leisure.
I can assure you though if you take this walking route you will have a lovely day and take in a great deal of the side streets and shops and stalls.
27-04-2016, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by eccles
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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE don't murder the One Cornetto song if you take a gondola ride. Gondoliers must be sick to death of tourists doing that - and it's cheesy and not funny. Just admire the view - and take comfy shoes.
01-05-2016, 09:06 PM
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I went to Rome and Venice last autumn. I had a very small bag on a shoulder strap which I kept UNDER my coat. The water taxis can be confusing when you first arrive and there's often a crush of people, and the woman who put her hand into my larger bag was upset not to find my purse and even more upset when I threatened to push her into the Grand Canal!If you can manage it, you really should have a meal in St Marks Square. Also a Gondola Ride, preferably with a serenader.
I booked some trips with Viator which allow you to explore the city with a guide and can be well worth while.
Enjoy........
01-05-2016, 11:20 PM
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I was in Venice week before last Gasman... it was wonderful and actually it wasn't as expensive as I was lead to believe lots of restaurants all in competition we found prices similar to at home... our hotel was the Hotel Principe on the Grand Canal so we walked mostly but we did buy the three day Vaporetto (Public water bus) passes for 40 Euros each which were well worth it, Water Taxis are very expensive.As well as seeing the usual sights make sure you go to the Jewish quarter which is where the word ghetto originated we found that whole section very interesting.
Try the local drink speciality Aperol Spritz... blinkin gorgeous
Actually I know folks say don't sit down in St Mark's Square but we reckoned we should push the boat out I didn't eat but my hubby had a Pizza and two beers I had two Aperol spritz the bill was 70 euros. We did sit there all afternoon though and I don't regret a penny of it. One last tip the cafes with live music cost more so choose a café close by you still hear the music but the cost is much lower. Have a great time... wish I were going again
03-05-2016, 02:57 PM
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Looks like that's a second vote for the Aperol Spritzes Gasman. Told you didn't I I couldn't contemplate sitting in a restaurant on the canal side in the warm sun and not having an Aperol Spritz to top it off. It just has to be done. And when you get the bug for them, you'll be pleased to know Aperol has found its way to the UK in the past 2-3 years and can be easily bought in some supermarkets and most wine merchants, then all you need is a few bottles of nice prosecco and some soda water, job done. All set for summer then. Bring on the barbies !
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