The traghetto — the local way across the canal
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Hala says
Where there's no bridge, locals cross the Grand Canal standing up in a stripped-down gondola called a traghetto. Two euros, two minutes, and you're over, mostly used to skip a fifteen-minute walk to the nearest bridge. The Santa Sofia crossing (near Rialto Market) and the San Tomà crossing still run most mornings. Cash only, exact change appreciated.
Good to know
- Neighborhood — 7 crossing points along the Grand Canal
- Time — 2 min crossing
From the HALA guide, reviewed August 2026.
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