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.
After your journey you will arrive at the vehilce parking outside of Venice, where you will be greeted by our professional, experienced certified Venetian guide. Your luggage will be securely stored whilst we take you on a tour of this fairy-like city and its stunning canals.
From the parking we will transfer you to Piazzale Rome, where our adventure begins. 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. On our stroll through the old town we will pass the San Rocco school and church, which is where the lesser known Tintoretto Sistine Chapel is preserved on the walls inside.
Around the corner with its unassuming façade is one of the most famous gondola disembark and wedding locations, the Frari Chapel. Our next stop is the Campo San Polo, where in old times the Venetians would organize bullfights for Carneval.
Our "Introduction to Venice" tour ends here - at 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.
From here your tour guide will help you transfer back to the luggage storage point. Then we will have a 30-minute break here, after which we will continue the tour. Next, we will cross the Rialto bridge to experience how the other half of the island lives. 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.
Our next stop will be the breathtaking 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 divide you into 6-person groups, each traveling on their own gondola.
At the end of the tour, your tour guide will bring you back to your stored luggage at Tronchetto and, if desired, help you arrange transportation to the airport (with an additional charge), train station, or your hotel.
