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Visiting Venice on a budget? There are plenty of things to do in Venice that don't involve spending money or waiting in lineups.

Simply seeing the canals, bridges, old buildings, shops and sidewalk cafes is enough to keep you delighted for days, if not weeks.

The most wonderful thing to do in Venice is simply to explore on foot. Take a break from maps, guidebooks and lineups, and simply wander the streets.

Forget about your list of things you have to visit. Don't waste time in long lines in front of big attractions and go in if they are not too big. Otherwise, just keep walking!

Although Venice is a complex labyrinth of winding streets and canals, it's not as big as it may seem. It is possible to walk the entire length of the city within an hour. You can also get onto the Number 82 vaporetto (public transit water bus) and go through the entire line so you can enjoy the sights of Venice from the canal.

Speaking of riding the vaporetto, one of my favorite Venice things to do is to get on the #1 vaporetto and ride up and down the Grand Canal.

A Grand Canal vaporetto tour is a great budget alternative to the traditional gondola ride. Riding the vaporetto costs only a couple of euros, while a gondola ride costs over 100 euros. And let's admit it: a gondola ride is a pretty touristy thing to do.

Using the vaporetto and exploring all the stops is a great and affordable way to learn all about Venice. You will see remarkable sights at every corner - bridges, shops, streets and buildings. You will meet many friendly locals and take hundreds of amazing photos, since every place is a great photo opportunity.