Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
This private shore excursion from the port of Ravenna to Venice and back is perfect for those travelers who would like to explore the most beautiful and romantic city in the world, with a passionate professional local guide, and a world-famous gondola ride.
You will be picked up and dropped off at your ship by private comfortable transportation. Each tour and itinerary is individually adjusted to your cruise ship's arrival and departure times to ensure you make the most of your time in the port and that you do miss your ship's departure!
In Venice you will be met by a private professional guide who will show you all of city's highlights such as the Rialto Market, the Frari Chapel, and of course the spectacular St. Mark's Square with the stunning Basilica, Clock Tower and Doge Palace. You will also experience a private, intimate and romantic gondola ride.
At the end of the tour your guide will bring you back to your private vehicle and you will be whisked back onto your ship!
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Transfers within the city of Venice during the tour
Private transportation to and from port of Ravenna
Professional experienced local tour guide in Venice
30 minute private gondola ride
Entrance fees
Food and drinks
Gratuities
City Tax is NOT INCLUDED in the price of the tour as the amount depends on how busy the city is.
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Your driver will be waiting outside at the cruise ship port parking with a sign with your name on it.
Traveler pickup
Adriatic Sea, 48123 Ravenna RA, Italy
Via Baiona, 192, 48123 Ravenna RA, Italy You will be greeted at the cruise ship port and shown to a private 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.
Each tour and itinerary is individually adjusted to your cruise ship's arrival and departure times to ensure you make the most of your time in the port and that you do miss your ship's departure! 30 minutes
Tronchetto, 30135 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy After your journey you will arrive at the last parking where cars can enter on the outskirts of Venice. Here you will be greeted by your private professional, experienced certified Venetian guide who will whisk you on an adventure of this stunning city! 120 minutes
Piazzale Roma, Venice, Italy From the parking we will transfer you to Piazzale Rome, where our adventure begins. Once you walk across the first bridge the charm of this timeless island quickly becomes apparent. 30 minutes
Chiesa di San Rocco, Venice, Italy 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. 30 minutes
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, Venice, Italy Around the corner with its unassuming façade is one of the most famous gondola disembark and wedding locations, the Frari Chapel. 15 minutes
Campo San Polo, Venice, Italy Our next stop is the Campo San Polo, where in old times the Venetians would organize bullfights for Carneval 15 minutes
Mercati di Rialto, Venice, Italy The following destination will be 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.
Alternatively, the free time can be spent later, at the St Mark's Square where you could visit the Doge Palace or the Basilica on your own. 60 minutes
Ponte di Rialto, Venice, Italy After a refreshing break at the Rialto market, 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. 30 minutes
Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy Finally we will make it to one of the most beautiful squares in the world: the renowned and breathtaking San Marco Square - the most famous and only "Square of Venice".
Time permitting, you will have some free time here to visit the Doge Palace or Basilica on your own (please note entry fees are not included in the price of tour). 30 minutes
Basilica di San Marco, Venice, Italy Your guide will show you the mosaics adorning the ancient Basilica and its clock tower along with the Campinale (Bell Tower). 15 minutes
Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy 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.
Please note inside visit is not included in the price. 15 minutes
Piazza San Marco, Venice, Italy Next, we will finally experience the highlight of this tour: the world-famous gondola ride! Each gondola is privately rented for your group, each for a maximum of 5 people. 30 minutes
Tronchetto, 30135 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy At the end of the tour, your tour guide will bring you back to your private vehicle and say goodbye to you.
From here the driver will bring you back safely to your cruise ship! 180 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please note this is mostly a walking tour and it is not suitable for passengers with mobility difficulties.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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.
Stephen_H
05 Apr 2023
Our guide was excellent. Great to see so much of Venice from the water and partake in the local culture.
Elizabeth_E
04 Apr 2023
Oh, what a wonderful tour of beautiful Venice!! Elena was a fantastic tour guide...the best I have ever had. I fell in love with Venice and would recommend this tour! I am on a world cruise and this was the best tour excursion I have had so far!!
This tour in
Emilia-Romagna
is organized by
Essence of Berlin
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