You will be greeted at the cruise ship port and shown to a modern, comfortable, and air-conditioned vehicle. Your professional driver will then transfer you through the beautiful Italian countryside. The journey takes roughly 2.5 hours.

From Ravenna we will bring you directly to Piazzale Roma. This is the closest cars are allowed to come and once you walk across the first bridge the charm of this timeless island quickly becomes apparent. Here you will meet your guide. Groups are limited to 10 guests for a more personal experience. Board a private water taxi and cruise along Venice's famous Grand Canal, passing magnificent palaces, churches and historic buildings while learning about the city's unique maritime history from your guide. This scenic journey allows you to reach St. Mark's Square comfortably while avoiding crowded bridges and long walks through busy streets.

During your tour you will see the San Marco Square - the most famous and only "Square of Venice".

Your guide will show you the mosaics adorning the ancient Basilica and its clock tower along with the Campinale (Bell Tower).

Another highlight of our tour will be the famous and extraordinary Doge Palace, which for over 1000 years served as the White House and Pentagon for the region.

See the lively Rialto market where tourists and locals alike go for fresh fish and produce. You will have the opportunity to browse Venetian delicacies, get a snack, drink and go souvenir shopping. From here you can also marvel at the enchanting Rialto Bridge - the first bridge built on the Grand Canal.

You will also have some free time do some shopping and more sightseeing, or walk with our tour guide over to the Rialto bridge and market. Here you will learn about the lives of traders who after a successful day on shore would re-embark on their merchant vessels docked at the port.

No visit to Venice would be complete without experiencing its most famous tradition. Enjoy a relaxing gondola ride through Venice's charming canals, passing historic buildings and hidden corners of the city that cannot be seen from the main streets. Each gondola is shared by a maximum of 5 guests for a more comfortable and intimate experience.

At the end of your tour you will return to the Piazzale Roma where we store your luggage. Our tour guides and hosts can help you take public transportation or arrange a private taxi for you to go to your next destination, whether it will be the airport, train station, or a hotel. Please note that our private tours can make private custom arrangements for you ahead of time, such as a transfer to hotel or next destination. Please contact us for more details.