Location : Centrally located

20km to the nearest airport: VCE
2km to the nearest station: SANTA LUCIA

A city map shows you where the various boats go. #2 is the fast boat direct to St. Marks, #5 circles the city. #1 is my favorite - the slow boat winding through the entire Grand Canal, stopping at each dock and finally ending up at St. Mark's.  Grab a front seat and enjoy this parade of elegant decay.

Tourist information offices are at the train station, open 8:00- 7:00pm, and near St. Mark's Square. Pick up a city map, recommended, or a photocopied public transit map.  You go find lots of good information at many of the nice hotels, such as: the latest museum hours and events happening around the city.  Also consider the little, sold-with-the-postcards guidebook, with a city map and explanations of the major sights.