If you don’t want to splash out on a Gondola ride you can also enjoy a short trip over the grand canal in one of the gondola ferries “traghetto” for only 2 euros. Venetians use the “traghetto” to quickly cross the canal and usually stand up during the ride, although you can sit if you wish. It’s quite fun to cross the busy Canal Grande in one of these small boats, navigating between all the taxis and water buses. There are several crossing points, see below – look for the signs for “Traghetto” which are often on nearby buildings.