There are those who take the vaporetto and those who don’t. Come with us - the Grand Canal can also be crossed on foot!

Just like the Venetians, we’ll cross it by using the traghetto – that large gondola which crosses the Canal at different spots.

No smog. No noise. Only the lapping of oars and the chatter of those aboard. You only need a smile and a 50 Euro-cent coin ready in hand.

You may need a few of these coins. Follow us and we’ll show you certain views of the Grand Canal that would have made the famous painter Canaletto envious.

Unparalleled photos guaranteed! Don’t forget that Venetians remain standing when using the traghetto. Will you be as brave? We hope so.

And just like the Venetians, we’ll end our walk by stopping in a local bar for a small glass of wine.