Venice · TRAIN EXPERIENCES
11 ways to explore
These 11 train experiences cover the strongest choices in Venice, with prices, timings and the kind of day each one creates.
A shared, air-conditioned water taxi from Venice hotels to Santa Lucia Station or Piazzale Roma, with luggage help and 24/7 shuttle options.
“The driver was very helpful with our luggage. We could not get on boat from our landing suggested we walk over the bridge to an easier Point to board”
Prebook a private, air-conditioned water taxi from Venice’s train or bus terminals to your hotel in central Venice or Venice Lido.
“Greeter didn’t help us with luggage. Waited for 10 minutes in rain because this is not a reserved boat…and taxis/boats were not responsive due to an event. We did finally get a boat and greeter was very nice, but not the experience we paid for.”
Skip Venice’s transit stress with a private, air-conditioned water taxi from your hotel to Santa Lucia or Piazzale Roma.
“The transfer from the train station to San Stae stop was good other than the fact that we had to run to catch the water taxi and when we were obviously confused and ran past the boat the captain was visibly upset with us for not understanding where we were to be. The real issue came with the return when we were to be picked up from San Stae stop where we had been dropped off. The afternoon before we were to leave we received a message at 3:07 p.m. (our pick up was suppose to be at 10:00 a.m. the next morning so this would not allow us to…”
Train to Verona plus a guided walking tour of Roman and medieval sights, then 2.5 hours to roam at your own pace.
Full-day boat trip from Venice to Murano, Burano, and Torcello, with a Murano glass demo, free lunch time, and English guiding.
“Toller Ausflug mit viel Zeit auf den Inseln und mit vielen langen Bootsfahrten in der Lagune. Nach Corona mit sehr vielen Touristen.”
Train to Verona, guided walk through top Roman and medieval sights, plus Shakespeare vibes in a tight 7.5 hour day trip from Venice.
“Wow, an unbelievable experience, was very excited about this tour when we booked it, but being there was another thing.”
Fast train from Venice to Florence, a guided walking tour through Renaissance highlights, and an optional Duomo interior visit.
“Not bad, not great. A bit impersonal. A good introduction to the city at ground level - useful orientation, but not much else. Train logistics from Venice was excellent though.”
High-speed train day trip from Florence to Venice with an English private walking tour of St. Mark’s, Rialto, and hidden churches, with optional gondola.
“We had a wonderful time! Our guide was so knowledgeable. It was amazing how much she knew. I love the gondola ride. That was on my bucket list. The history of Venice was just fascinating.”
Beginner kayak tour in Venice with gear included, a lesson at Querini rowing club, then a paddle to the Medieval Arsenal.
“Our family had a fun time. Aleksandra and Nico were great, taking time to teach a bit about the history of the club and teach our son how to properly paddle. Also, great pics!”
Private full day Venice highlights from Milan by fast train, official guide at Rialto and St Mark, then free canal time.
“Very good tour! Our tour guide Cristina was very nice, knowledgeable and helpful! Wonderful experience overall”
Guided boat tour from Venice train station to Murano and Burano, with glass demos and St Mark views, for about $39.
“This was a terrible experience and we never got to tour. We booked the tour, showed up 30 minutes early, waited and other people booked for the same tour also showed up waiting. The boats came and when we approached them they sent us to another boat, then that boat sent us back to wait for the first boat, this happed for three boats and after 45 minutes of going from one boat to another we called Viator paying $5.99 per minute for an overseas call. I was told we would be refunded and now there is no refund. We ended up not getting the tour and we were not…”
