From Ravenna or Venice Port: Luxury Venice by Boat & Gondola
From Ravenna or Venice Port: Luxury Venice by Boat & Gondola
If you are traveling on a cruise ship ending in the port of Ravenna, this shore excursion will be perfect for you! We pick up all passengers with their luggage directly at the Ravenna port and bring them to the magnificent city of Venice. In Venice we will securely store your luggage and take you on an exciting, unique adventure - skipping walking and crowds!
You will be taken by a beautiful private boat to the heart of Venice - the St. Mark's Square. See the most famous sights such as the Rialto Bridge and Market, the Basilica and the Doge Palace.
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Cruise Port - Ravenna
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.
30 minutesTronchetto
You will be divided into small groups of maximum 15 people to make the most of your Venetian visit!
2 hours 30 minutesPiazzale Roma
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!
30 minutesPiazza San Marco
The boat will bring you directly to the San Marco Square - the most famous and only "Square of Venice".
1 hourBasilica di San Marco
Your guide will show you the mosaics adorning the ancient Basilica and its clock tower along with the Campinale (Bell Tower).
20 minutesDoge's Palace
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.
20 minutesPiazza San Marco
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 5-person groups, each traveling on their own gondola.
30 minutesPonte di Rialto
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.
20 minutesMercati di Rialto
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.
40 minutesPiazza San Marco
At the end of your tour you will once again board the beautiful water taxi which will take you back to 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.
30 minutesPiazzale Roma
At the end of the tour, your tour guide will bring you back to your stored luggage at Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto and, if desired, help you arrange transportation to the airport, train station, or your hotel.
20 minutesIncluded
- Audio-sets to hear your tour guide better for groups over 10pax
- 30-minute Gondola Ride in groups of max. 5 people
- Luggage transportation from ship and storage during tour in Venice
- Professional experienced local tour guide in Venice
- Transfers within the city of Venice during the tour
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entry/Admission - Piazza San Marco
Not Included
- Entrance fees (none will be required during your tour)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Inside visits to the Basilica and Doge Palace are not included
Good to Know
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- 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.
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.