Travel Guide to Ponte Cavallo

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), head towards the Basilica di San Marco. Exit the square towards the left side near the Campanile (bell tower), and follow the street called Calle dei Fabbri. Continue straight until you reach the intersection with the Grand Canal, where you'll see the famous Rialto Bridge. Cross the bridge and head straight along the street called Calle dei Stagneri. After a few minutes, turn left onto Calle Larga Giacinto Gallina. Continue walking, and you will find Ponte Cavallo on your right.

• Water Bus (Vaporetto)

  To reach Ponte Cavallo via water bus, board the Vaporetto at the nearest stop to your location. If you are at the Rialto stop, take the Line 1 Vaporetto towards Piazzale Roma. After a few stops, get off at the San Samuele stop. From there, exit onto Calle de la Madonna and walk straight until you reach the intersection with Calle Larga Giacinto Gallina. Turn right, and you will see Ponte Cavallo shortly ahead.

• Walking from Accademia

  If you are near the Accademia Gallery, exit the gallery and head towards the Accademia Bridge (Ponte dell'Accademia). Cross the bridge and continue straight. Once you reach the intersection with Calle Larga Giacinto Gallina, turn left. Continue walking along Calle Larga Giacinto Gallina, and you will arrive at Ponte Cavallo.