Overview
Are you looking for an exclusive tour in an intimate group that allows you to enjoy your time in Venice in peace and quiet? If you are travelling on a cruise ship ending in the port of Ravenna, this tour would be perfect for you!
Direct pick-up at the port of Ravenna and a comfortable journey to the heart of Venice. Everything is tailored to your schedule, and your luggage will be stored by us so that you can visit Venice without any extra burden.
For the Venice portion of the tour, you have a choice between booking our walking tour, or our deluxe version that travels with a private boat and gondola. Choose the option that fits you best and see the most famous sights such as the Rialto Bridge and market, the Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
At the end of the tour, we will bring you back to your stored luggage help you get to your next destination.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Small groups of maximum 10 people per guide
Air conditioned vehicle on the journey from Ravenna Cruise Ship Port to Venice
Deluxe Version includes 30-minute Gondola Ride in groups of max. 5 people
Luggage transportation from ship and storage during tour in Venice
Deluxe Version includes private water taxi transfers within the city of Venice during the tour
Professional experienced local tour guide in Venice
24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
Entrance fees (none will be required during your tour)
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Inside visits to the Basilica and Doge Palace are not included
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Our hosts will be waiting at the port of
Ravenna holding up signs that reads
"Vexperio" and your name on it.
Good to know
When you disembark your cruise ship please make your way outside the terminal entrance. Our hosts and buses will have signs "Essence of Venice".
What to expect
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Cruise Port - Ravenna
30 min
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.
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Piazzale Roma
30 min
From Ravenna we will bring you directly to Piazzale Roma. 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.
You have the option between choosing just a transfer to Ravenna, a transfer with a walking tour, or our premium deluxe tour with water taxis and a gondola ride.
Our walking tour will start here, taking you to the heart of Venice, and passing many of its stunning canals and bridges.
Our deluxe tour picks up with 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. -
Piazza San Marco
1 hour
During your tour you will see the San Marco Square - the most famous and only "Square of Venice".
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Basilica di San Marco
20 min
Your guide will show you the mosaics adorning the ancient Basilica and its clock tower along with the Campinale (Bell Tower).
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Doge's Palace
20 min
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.
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Piazza San Marco
30 min
Our deluxe version of this tour also includes 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.
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Ponte di Rialto
20 min
You will also have some free time 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.
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Mercati di Rialto
40 min
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.
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Piazzale Roma
20 min
At the end of your tour you will return to the Piazzale Roma where we store 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.
Please note that our private tours can make private custom arrangements for you ahead of time, such as a transfer to hotel or next destination. Please contact us for more details.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- Our deluxe version of the tour is perfect for passengers with mobility difficulties.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 11 travelers per booking
FAQs about From Ravenna: Deluxe Venice with opt. Tour, Gondola, Water Taxi
Can I cancel From Ravenna: Deluxe Venice with opt. Tour, Gondola, Water Taxi for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 7 hours.
Where does it start?
Our hosts will be waiting at the port of Ravenna holding up signs that reads "Vexperio" and your name on it.
What's included?
- Small groups of maximum 10 people per guide
- Air conditioned vehicle on the journey from Ravenna Cruise Ship Port to Venice
- Deluxe Version includes 30-minute Gondola Ride in groups of max. 5 people
- Luggage transportation from ship and storage during tour in Venice
- Deluxe Version includes private water taxi transfers within the city of Venice during the tour
- Professional experienced local tour guide in Venice
- 24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
What's 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
Which places does it visit?
It visits Cruise Port - Ravenna, Piazzale Roma, Piazza San Marco, Basilica di San Marco, Doge's Palace, Ponte di Rialto, Mercati di Rialto.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, Russian, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
Operated by Vexperio | www.vexperio.com
