Why choose this Venice tour ?
If you are traveling on a cruise ship docking in Venice, this all-encompassing luxury shore excursion will be perfect for you!
Enjoy this exciting and intimate adventure – skipping the infamous Venice crowds! You will be taken by a beautiful private boat to the heart of Venice – St. Mark’s Square. See the most famous sights such as the Rialto Bridge and Market, the Basilica, and the Doge Palace.
This extraordinary way of exploring Venice will allow you to see this beautiful city the way it was meant to be seen – from the water, whilst avoiding walking long distances in the crowds and heat.
At St. Mark’s Square, you will also experience the world-famous gondola ride.
Following the gondola, you will also be taken to Venice’s most popular excursion destination: the beautiful Murano island known for its incredible glass-blowing presentations.
At the end of the tour, we will whisk you back to your cruise ship on your private comfortable boat.
Make the most of your Venice adventure
What makes For Cruise Ships: Venice and Murano Luxury Tour by Boat & Gondola a unique experience ?
Your Private Luxury Venice Shore Excursion for Cruise Ships starts at the Venice Port. Our licensed local guide will pick you up here and once you walk across the first bridge the charm of this timeless island quickly becomes apparent.
From here you will be picked up by a beautiful water taxi, which will transfer you directly to the heart of Venice – the St. Mark’s Square. On your way you will pass by some of the most iconic parts of Venice, which your local tour guide will point out to you and explain.
Traveling by boat is the best way to experience Venice – skip the crowds and walking and see this beautiful city in a unique and intimate way from the water, the way it was meant to be viewed!
The boat will bring you directly to 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.
Next, we will finally experience the highlight of this tour: the world-famous gondola ride! Prepare for an adventure of your lifetime, as we show you to your private gondola.
After the gondola ride you can take your time at the San Marco Square to 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.
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, have a snack or a sit-down meal, drink and go souvenir shopping. From here you can also marvel at the enchanting Rialto Bridge – the first bridge built on the Grand Canal.
Next, we will take you to the stunning island of Murano by boat. Here, you will see the world-famous glass blowing techniques and presentations.
At the end of the tour, your tour guide will bring you back on your private water taxi directly back to your cruise ship.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is not wheelchair or scooter accessible but passengers with reduced mobiliy can do a minimal amount of walking, as we bring the group to and from the St. Mark’s Square on a boat.
- Please bring some change in EUR for toilet stops, beverages and for lunch. Please ask our tour guide in Venice to arrange for a stop at an ATM if you do not have EUR with you. US dollars are not accepted in Italy.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
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For Cruise Ships: Venice and Murano Luxury Tour by Boat & Gondola Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Excursion to Murano Island
- Professional licensed local guide in Venice
- Private gondola ride (max of 5pax per gondola)
- Private water taxi transportation
Not Included
- Food and drinks
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Vexperio.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Your guide will pick you up with a board with your name on it.
