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Private Tour from Florence: Venice Full Day Tour by Train

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Overview

Discover the most beautiful places in Venice in just one day during this magnificent private trip from Florence. Travel in comfort on a high-speed train and hit all the major attractions, from Piazza San Marco to the Grand Canal, with a private guide at hand to give you a rich historical account of the city and the world's most beloved lagoon.
Step off the train and into a world like no other. This walking tour of Venice is designed for travelers arriving from Florence, offering the perfect introduction to the city’s timeless beauty, rich history, and one-of-a-kind charm—all in just a few hours.
Meet your expert local guide at the meeting point inside Venice Santa Lucia Train Station, then set off on foot to explore Venice’s most iconic landmarks and hidden corners.
As you wander through winding alleyways and over charming canals, your guide will reveal the layers of Venice's history, from its Byzantine roots to its role in art, trade, and architecture.

What's Included

  • Transport by train (2° class )
  • Private Tour
  • Venice visitor fee
  • Food and drink
  • Pickup and dropoff in Florence
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Santa Maria Novella
Firenze FI, Italy

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Canal Grande

After a 2.5 hours train ride from Florence, start your tour in Venice! Grand Canal, the largest canal in Venice, built in Venetian-Gothic style. Venice’s canals, which cross the city like streets, are one of the most notable feature of Venice. The largest is the Grand Canal, which divides the city in two, with its four kilometers in length. You will also have the chance to see the Sanctuary of St.Lucy.
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di San Giorgio dei Greci

Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci, or the 'leaning clocktower', was designed by Simone Sorella and completed in 1592. It apparently started tilting from the beginning of its construction. Like its adjoining church, the bell tower was built by and for the Greek community in Venice, primarily sailors and merchants.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Strada Nova

The widest street in Venice. The entire route, which is made up of wide streets connected by bridges, was created during the 19th century to create rapid pedestrian access between Rialto and the railway station, demolishing the buildings that would otherwise delimit a long tortuous path between narrow streets .
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ponte di Rialto

The Rialto bridge is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice. It is famous for both its architecture and its history. For years it was the hub of Venice's economy.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza San Marco

St. Mark's square is the principal public square in Venice and is one of the most fascinating squares in the world, so much so that Napoleon Bonaparte defined it as "the most beautiful hall in Europe". Near the square there is the Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, commonly known as St Mark's Basilica, is the cathedral church of the Patriarchate of Venice. The interior of the domes, the vaults, and the upper walls were slowly covered with gold-ground mosaics depicting saints, prophets, and biblical scenes.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ponte dei Sospiri

Called the Bridge of Sighs by locals, this emblematic monument of Venice was built in the 1600s and connects the Doge's Palace with the historic prison on the other side of the canal. It was given this name because tradition has it that, at the time of the Serenissima, the prisoners, crossing it, sighed at the prospect of seeing the outside world for the last time.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di San Zaccaria

The Church of San Zaccaria is a 15th-century former monastic church in central Venice. It is a large edifice, located in the Campo San Zaccaria. The present church was built between 1458 and 1515. The facade is a harmonious Venetian mixture of late-Gothic and Renaissance styles.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ponte dell'Accademia

The Ponte dell'Accademia is one of only four bridges to span the Grand Canal in Venice. It crosses near the southern end of the canal, and is named for the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Squero di San Trovaso

The squero of San Trovaso is one of the oldest and most famous Venetian squeros. The squero is the classic shipyard where small-sized boats such as gondolas are repaired. Have a peek at how a gondola is made or repaired!
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Campo San Pantalon

Reach the beautiful Campo San Pantalon to admire the beautiful painting by Banksy commonly referred to as "the shipwrecked/migrant child".
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Campo Santa Margherita

Campo Santa Margherita is a city square in the sestiere of Dorsoduro of Venice. It is located near university buildings and serves as a gathering place for students at the end of the day.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazzale Roma

Piazzale Roma is a square at the entrance of the city, at the end of the Ponte della Libertà. Piazzale Roma and nearby Tronchetto island are the only places in Venice's insular urban core accessible to ground motor vehicles, such as automobiles and buses. At the end of the tour, take the train back to Florence (2.5 hours).
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3 hours Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The day before the tour we will send a mail and Whatsapp message with train ticket and all information.
  • Travel time is included to the total duration
  • Important: train ticket will be purchased 48 hours in advance. In case of cancellation up to 48 hours prior departure theticket costs will be fully charged.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Tour from Florence: Venice Full Day Tour by Train?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Transport by train (2° class )
  • Private Tour
  • Venice visitor fee
  • Guided Tour
  • Food and drink
  • Pickup and dropoff in Florence

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • The day before the tour we will send a mail and Whatsapp message with train ticket and all information.
  • Travel time is included to the total duration
  • Important: train ticket will be purchased 48 hours in advance. In case of cancellation up to 48 hours prior departure theticket costs will be fully charged.
  • Tour operates in all weather conditions

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