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From Ravenna Port: Luxury Venice by Boat & Gondola

5 (31)
Ravenna, IT
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From Ravenna Port: Luxury Venice by Boat & Gondola

5 (31)
Ravenna, IT
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Experience the magic of Venice in the most luxurious and effortless way with the "Luxury Venice by Boat & Gondola" tour. This exclusive shore excursion is perfect for travelers ending their cruise in Ravenna. We will pick you up directly from the port and transport you to the enchanting city of Venice. Leave your luggage with us as we take you on an unforgettable adventure, gliding through the waterways of Venice on a private boat. Marvel at the iconic sights of St. Mark's Square, the Rialto Bridge, and the Doge Palace, all from the comfort of your boat. And of course, no visit to Venice is complete without a gondola ride. Enjoy an intimate gondola experience with a maximum of 5 people per group. Avoid the crowds and heat as you explore the city from the water. At the end of the tour, we will bring you back to your luggage and assist with your next destination. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to discover the true beauty of Venice.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 7 hours
  • Suitable for 1-11 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience & Audio Guided
  • Luxury private boat ride to St. Mark's Square
  • Skip walking and crowds, explore Venice from the water
  • Experience the world-famous gondola ride in private groups
  • Professional local tour guide to enhance your experience
  • Convenient luggage transportation and storage during the tour
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • 30-minute Gondola Ride in groups of max. 5 people
  • Transfers within the city of Venice during the tour
  • Luggage transportation from ship and storage during tour in Venice
  • Professional experienced local tour guide in Venice
  • Audio-sets to hear your tour guide better for groups over 10pax
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees (none will be required during your tour)
  • Food and drinks
  • Inside visits to the Basilica and Doge Palace are not included

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Introduction

Experience the enchanting city of Venice like never before with the luxury Venice by Boat & Gondola tour. If you're traveling on a cruise ship ending in the port of Ravenna, this shore excursion is perfect for you. Say goodbye to the hassle of navigating through crowds and let us take care of everything. We pick you up directly at the Ravenna port and transport you to the magnificent city of Venice.

What to expect?

Prepare yourself for a unique adventure as you skip the walking and crowds and explore Venice by boat. Feel the thrill as you travel on a beautiful private boat, gliding through the shimmering waters towards the heart of the city - St. Mark's Square. Along the way, you'll feast your eyes on iconic landmarks like the Rialto Bridge and Market, the Basilica, and the Doge Palace.

Who is this for?

This tour is designed for all those seeking a luxurious and hassle-free exploration of Venice. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time visitor, this experience will captivate you. Couples looking for a romantic getaway, families craving an unforgettable adventure, or solo travelers eager to immerse themselves in the magic of Venice will all find this tour truly remarkable.

Why book this?

Indulge in the unique selling points and advantages of this extraordinary tour. By exploring Venice from the water, you'll witness the city's beauty in a way that few get to experience. Avoid the exhaustion of walking long distances in the crowds and heat, and instead, revel in the comfort and luxury of traveling by boat. The intimate gondola ride, shared with a small group of maximum five people, will create memories that last a lifetime. Let our professional and experienced local tour guide take you on a journey through Venice's rich history and culture, making this tour an absolute must-book.

Good to know

During the tour, your luggage will be safely transported and stored, ensuring a worry-free exploration of Venice. While entrance fees and food and drinks are not included, you'll have the freedom to choose your preferred dining options and explore the city's culinary delights at your own pace. Please note that inside visits to the Basilica and Doge Palace are not included, allowing you to customize your experience based on your interests.

Reviews

Travelers who have embarked on this luxury Venice by Boat & Gondola tour have been enchanted by the unique perspective it offers. They praise the convenience of skipping the crowds and walking, allowing them to truly appreciate the city's beauty. The expertise and passion of the local tour guide have been highly commended, providing valuable insights into Venice's history and culture. Overall, customers express their satisfaction with the tour's performance, calling it an unforgettable and worthwhile experience.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

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Your Itinerary

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.

Tronchetto

After your journey you will arrive at the bus 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. You will be divided into small groups of maximum 15 people to make the most of your Venetian visit!

Piazzale Roma

From the bus 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. 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!

Piazza San Marco

The boat will bring you directly to the San Marco Square - the most famous and only "Square of Venice".

Basilica di San Marco

Your guide will show you the mosaics adorning the ancient Basilica and its clock tower along with the Campinale (Bell Tower).

Admission Not Included

Doge'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.

Admission Not Included

Piazza 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.

Admission Included

Ponte 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.

Mercati 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.

Piazza 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.

Piazzale 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.

Reviews

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5 (31)

Ferrel_G

Our tour was terrific. Very knowledgeable and helped with our luggage and arranged for a water water taxi to our hotel.

Cheryl_H

Great tour. Octavia was a wonderful tour guide and I would recommend to anyone thinking about going to Venice.

Brittany_W

This tour was the perfect end to our honeymoon! Seamless pickup at Ravenna port in a private vehicle and ride to Venice where we met our incredible guide for the day, Sebastian. We can not stop raving about him! We not only did & saw all the highlights of Venice, but also had such a valuable insiders look at things from a born & raised Venetian. Would HIGHLY recommend!

vicky_b

Elena was an incredible guide! She be made the tour the best experience by sharing stories of history we could relate to -and only stories that someone who grew up in Venice could do. The Venice tour sights were the highlight of a 2 week trip thru Greece and Italy. This tour was well worth the $$$!!

LUCAS_B

The sights, the seamless pickup, the history, and the gondola ride. Our guide was helpful, friendly, knowledgeable and fun. I highly recommend!

Beth_F

Elena was amazing! So was our driver and our water taxi driver. Everyone was professional and knowledgeable. We were taken from Ravenna where our cruise shipped docked to Venice where we met Elena. She took us all over Venice, out for an amazing lunch, on a gondola and helped us get our luggage and arranged for a water taxi to get us back to our hotel. When we got flooded in St Marks Square and couldn’t get to our hotel, AFTER THE TOUR!, she came back and found us and helped us navigate the back streets and even carried our heavy luggage to get us to our hotel. She was funny and knowledgeable and super helpful. It was the best money we spent on our trip. I would highly recommend this tour and Elena in particular. I feel like we struck gold with her as our guide. She gave us her what’s app and was helpful to us even after the tour ended. A true gem :)

Stephanie_F

From start to finish, this was a fantastic experience and we felt taken care of every step of the way. We booked this months in advance and had a group of 16. The cap on the online booking was 15 and viator was very responsive, working with the local your company to confirm we could have 16. They also asked questions like the makeup of our group (8 adults and 8 children), things we wanted to see, if we wanted to add lunch, etc. The day before our arrival in Ravenna, the local operator reached out to confirm all details and provide contact information for our guide. When we arrived in Ravenna, a large bus was waiting to take us to Venice, where we were met by Elena. Elena was outstanding. She ushered us all to the bathroom, onto water taxis and to our Airbnb to drop all of our belongings, even helping to carry suitcases to the third floor. She then took us to an amazing lunch where she kept the kids table under control so the adults could enjoy our meal. Next up was our gondola ride, and she led us over the Rialto and through Piazza San Marco, providing facts and jokes and taking pictures all along the way. She made sure we got on our gondolas, took tons of photos, and bid us goodbye. I received 81 photos the next day, all captured by Elena during our time together. She truly went above and beyond being a tour guide and we appreciated everything so very much. This was absolutely the best way to transition from the cruise to our time in Venice. Thanks so much, Viator, Vexperio and Elena!!

Reynaldo_S

Ellenor was our guide. She Is truly the best. She was very informative, personable and very perfessional. She made the experience one that my family will cherish for a lifetime. I would definitely recommend her. Her ability to bring Venice to life and creates a desire where the family is anxious to come back and experience it again and again.

tracey_b

Easily the best excursion on our trip! Elena was amazing! She made us feel so welcome and was accommodating to our group of 11. We saw the highlights in Venice, ate some amazing food that we would not have found on our own and even rode in a gondola. She made sure we got back to the hotel together as well. Elena had a great personality that kept our group engaged and made us feel very special. Highly recommend!

cindycG624GT

The transport from the cruise ship to Venice was seamless. Our tour guide Elena was fantastic! She showed us the best parts of Venice and then ensured we got our luggage and off to our hotels/airport. She even checked in after the tour to make sure we made it :)
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-04-27 05:10