Classic Venice Tour
Excursions & day trips

Classic Venice Tour

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 367 reviews
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£80.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Arrive in the city centre by private motorboat
  • Free time to explore Venice's canals and palaces
  • Optional canal gondola tour or lagoon boat tour
What to expect

A masterpiece floating on the Adriatic, Venice tops many a must-visit list. Boarding a private motorboat on the edge of the city, you'll arrive in style at Riva degli Schiavoni, and your guide will lead you to St Mark's Square. Here, you can admire the wonderful St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace next door. Their orient-infused Byzantine Gothic architecture will whet your appetite for more.

And there's no better way to explore Venice than with a romantic gondola trip – an optional 30-minute ride is available just after arrival in St Mark's Square. You'll then have free time for exploring this enchanting city, and perhaps to find somewhere to have lunch. If you fancy something really typical, locals love their cicchetti – Venetian tapas.

In the afternoon, there's an optional one-hour lagoon trip, accompanied by your guide, or the chance to roam around yourself. It's well worth stepping away from the crowds onto quieter lanes and canals to get a sense of the true magic of ‘La Serenissima.'

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What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Escort
  • check Boat transfer
  • check Audio headset guide
What to remember
  • Optional gondola and lagoon trips available for an extra charge
  • Transfer from the coach park to the centre is by boat
  • Pick-up times are a rough guide only and can vary due to reasons out of our control. With this in mind, please arrive at least 10 minutes before your allocated pick-up time, and allow for slight delays
  • Not suitable for wheelchairs
  • Bring suitable footwear
  • Admissions not included
  • Food and drinks not included
  • Please note that all times are approximate and subject to change
  • Not suitable for guests with reduced mobility
  • Bring a hat
  • Not suitable for families with small children
  • Not suitable for guests who suffer from travel sickness
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
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Provider
TUI ITALIA S.R.L.
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 367 reviews from verified customers

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  • Bec Patterson

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Thomas our guide was amazing, kept us engaged even on our bus ride with Venice facts! Had loads of time to enjoy in Venice (roughly 4 and a half hours ...

  • Carole Green

    From United Kingdom - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Very informative and friendly guide ,jannos ?? Ran very smoothly from pick up to drop off. No wait times Thoughly enjoyed

  • Grace

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Guide was fantastic but TUI advertised this trip as 'at least 8 hrs', we thought 8-10 including traffic/side of lake. It was 13.5 hours from Riva , an ...

  • Shona

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The bus journey was very long down the side of the lake as we were in the North - would've been better if we had gone by motorway to Verona and met a ...

  • Carol R

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The whole experience was excellent even though it was a very long day. We were the first to be picked and last to be dropped off because of the locati ...

  • Tourist

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Out Tour guide Thomas was great and Venice was beautiful the only criticism would be it’s too long, we were picked up at 7:15am and didn’t get back to ...