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Venice Day Trip from Florence by High Speed Train
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Experience the magic of Venice in just one day with this tour departing from Florence by high-speed train. From the grandeur of St. Mark’s Square to the quiet charm of its canals, Venice is a city like no other—romantic, timeless, and utterly unique. This guided day trip is the perfect way to discover “La Serenissima” without needing an overnight stay. Early morning you will board a high-speed train to Venice Santa Lucia Station, where you will enjoy a comfortable ride across the Italian countryside. Upon arrival, set off on a guided walking tour of Venice’s most iconic sites. Learn about Venice’s history as a maritime republic, its unique architecture, and its enduring cultural legacy. Ask ...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Tour
Venice visitor fee
Professional Guide
Transport by train ( 2° class )
Food and Drinks
Tips and Gratuities
Pickup and dropoff
Meeting Points
Departure
Santa Maria Novella
Please note that our tour guide will wait for you in Venice
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Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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*Please note that train tickets will be purchased 48 hours in advance. In case of cancellation up to 48 hours prior departure the ticket costs will be fully charged.
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Infants from 0 to 3 years old can sit on laps during the train ride
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The day before the tour an email will be sent with all the information and train tickets
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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After a 2.5 hours train ride from Florence, you will meet the guide and start the tour.
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.
3 hours
2
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.
You will also have the chance to see the Sanctuary of St.Lucy.
30 minutes
3
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.
30 minutes
4
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.
30 minutes
5
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.
30 minutes
6
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.
30 minutes
7
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.
30 minutes
8
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.
30 minutes
9
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!
30 minutes
10
Campo San Pantalon
Reach the beautiful Campo San Pantalon to admire the beautiful painting by Banksy commonly referred to as "the shipwrecked/migrant child".
30 minutes
11
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.
30 minutes
12
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.
30 minutes
Venice Day Trip from Florence by High Speed Train
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About
Experience the magic of Venice in just one day with this tour departing from Florence by high-speed train. From the grandeur of St. Mark’s Square to the quiet charm of its canals, Venice is a city like no other—romantic, timeless, and utterly unique. This guided day trip is the perfect way to discover “La Serenissima” without needing an overnight stay. Early morning you will board a high-speed train to Venice Santa Lucia Station, where you will enjoy a comfortable ride across the Italian countryside. Upon arrival, set off on a guided walking tour of Venice’s most iconic sites. Learn about Venice’s history as a maritime republic, its unique architecture, and its enduring cultural legacy. Ask ...
Highlights
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
11 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Tour
Venice visitor fee
Professional Guide
Transport by train ( 2° class )
Food and Drinks
Tips and Gratuities
Pickup and dropoff
Meeting Points
Departure
Santa Maria Novella
Please note that our tour guide will wait for you in Venice