Excursions & day trips

Classic Venice Tour

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€85.00

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Language: English

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Arrive in the city centre by private motorboat
Free time to explore Venice's canals and palaces
Optional canal gondola tour or lagoon boat tour

What to expect

A masterpiece floating on the Adriatic, Venice tops many a must-visit list. Boarding a private motorboat on the edge of the city, you'll arrive in style at Riva degli Schiavoni, and your guide will lead you to St Mark's Square. Here, you can admire the wonderful St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace next door. Their orient-infused Byzantine Gothic architecture will whet your appetite for more.

And there's no better way to explore Venice than with a romantic gondola trip – an optional 30-minute ride is available just after arrival in St Mark's Square. You'll then have free time for exploring this enchanting city, and perhaps to find somewhere to have lunch. If you fancy something really typical, locals love their cicchetti – Venetian tapas.

In the afternoon, there's an optional one-hour lagoon trip, accompanied by your guide, or the chance to roam around yourself. It's well worth stepping away from the crowds onto quieter lanes and canals to get a sense of the true magic of ‘La Serenissima.'

What's included

Transport
Escort
Boat transfer
Audio headset guide

What to remember

Optional gondola and lagoon trips available for an extra charge
Transfer from the coach park to the centre is by boat
Pick-up times are a rough guide only and can vary due to reasons out of our control. With this in mind, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your allocated pick-up time, and allow for slight delays
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Bring suitable footwear
Admissions not included
Food and drinks not included
Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
Bring a hat
Not suitable for families with small children
Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
Bring money for extras or gratuities

Provider

TUI ITALIA S.R.L.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Jen
From United States of America - September 2023

Solo traveller

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Thomas our guide was absolutely brilliant, funny and informative. I did this tour at the end of September and Venice was still extremely crowded so do ...
Will amd ash
From United States of America - September 2023

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

The tour guide fantastic - from start to finish. Entertaining and funny very informative in his carasmatic way!!
Jonathan
From United Kingdom - September 2023

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

We really enjoyed the area of Venice and what it offered us as tourists. Frederick was very helpful and knowledgeable with the history of Venice. The ...
Dale
From United States of America - September 2023

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5
Steve
From United States of America - September 2023

Travelled as a couple

35 - 44 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

The tour around Venice was very enlightening and scenic . But gondola ride would of been better if you could get off at a different destination. As f ...
Judy
From United States of America - September 2023

Travelled as a couple

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Might be worth mentioning prior to trip to bring some cash money with you.

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