Venice in a wheelchair

[sarar]

Has anyone done Venice in a wheelchair? I am a part-time wheelchair user, and only use it for long distances. I can walk up steps and am quite mobile since having my knees replaced.

 

Thanks

Sara

[rebel9040]

Yes....you can do Venice while in a wheelchair.....2 years ago, our daughter had to use a wheelchair due to a broken ankle & surgery 6 weeks prior to the cruise...we pushed her everywhere around Venice for 2 days with no problems. When we came to a bridge, she would have to use crutches to cross over the canal - slow, but manageable while hobbling about on 1 foot.

 

as long as you have someone to assist you, when needed, there should not be any major obstacles that you can not overcome....my daughter had to utilize crutches when ascending & descending stairs/steps....otherwise, the streets are flat for the most part and most locations have plenty of room to maneuver in a wheelchair.

 

from your description, your mobility issues are far lesser than my daughter experienced...just make sure you use a good quality wheelchair that won't easily break down.

[sarar]

Thanks for that Rebel9040, I have a manual wheelchair so no fear of it breaking down, it will just be the person pushing me that might break down, my dad!! You are right, I can jump in and out of my chair to walk over bridges and do steps, and my dad carries my chair which is small.

 

Regards

Sara

[alexandra cruiser]

she uses wheelchair,,,but can walk up streps with help...like you,,,even took vaporetto and gondola ride,,but hubby picked her up for that,,then put wc in back...she used a small,light chair,,not her regular one for tours,etc....just dont go fast and fall in canal,,,just kidding...have a great time...the pigeons will love you and chair in St. Marks Square,,be prepared...my friend sort of freaked out when they landed on it ,,and her...just wanted food.,,,and a place to sit,,,i guess....:eek: