Venice Highlights and Gondola from Trieste Port for Cruise Ships
Overview
If you're traveling on a cruise ship docking in the port of Trieste, this shore excursion is perfect for you! We'll pick up all passengers (optionally with their luggage) directly at the Trieste port and whisk you away to the enchanting city of Venice.
In Venice, we'll take you on an unforgettable journey. For disembarking passengers, we'll store your luggage securely while guiding you through the city's most iconic locations, such as St. Mark's Square and Rialto. You'll be accompanied by your knowledgeable and passionate local guide throughout your exploration. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to experience the magic of a world-famous gondola ride.
To ensure your utmost comfort, our tour includes boat transfers, allowing you to avoid the crowds and excessive walking over Venice's many bridges in the summer heat. At the end of the tour, we'll bring you back to your ship or your stored luggage, leaving you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.
In Venice, we'll take you on an unforgettable journey. For disembarking passengers, we'll store your luggage securely while guiding you through the city's most iconic locations, such as St. Mark's Square and Rialto. You'll be accompanied by your knowledgeable and passionate local guide throughout your exploration. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to experience the magic of a world-famous gondola ride.
To ensure your utmost comfort, our tour includes boat transfers, allowing you to avoid the crowds and excessive walking over Venice's many bridges in the summer heat. At the end of the tour, we'll bring you back to your ship or your stored luggage, leaving you with memories to cherish for a lifetime.
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Professional experienced local tour guide in Venice
- For disembarking tours: Luggage transportation from ship and storage during tour in Venice
- Transfers within the city of Venice during the tour
- Gondola ride
- Entry/Admission - Piazza San Marco
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cruise Pier Trieste, Stazione Marittima, Molo dei Bersaglieri, 3, 34123 Trieste TS, Italy
You will be greeted at the cruise ship port and shown to a modern, comfortable, and air-conditioned bus. Your professional driver will then transfer you through the beautiful Italian countryside. The journey takes roughly 2.5 hours.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tronchetto, 30135 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
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.
For disembarking passengers: your luggage will be securely stored whilst we take you on a tour of this fairy-like city and its stunning canals.
Small private groups are taken directly to Piazzale Roma instead.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Piazzale Roma, 30100 Venice Italy
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, we will whisk you on a luxurious water taxi to the heart of Venice: the St Marks Square.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy
Next you will see the famous Rialto bridge, and stroll the bustling Rialto market, where locals go to buy fresh produce.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
Our next stop will be the breathtaking San Marco Square - the most famous and only "Square of Venice".
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco, 328, 30124 Venice Italy
Your guide will show you the mosaics adorning the ancient Basilica and its clock tower along with the Campinale (Bell Tower).
Pass By: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
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.
Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
Next, we will finally experience the highlight of this tour: the world-famous gondola ride!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tronchetto, 30135 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
At the end of the tour, your tour guide will bring you back to your stored luggage at either Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto. If desired, we can also help you arrange transportation to the airport, train station, or your hotel (not included in the price).
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Cruise Pier Trieste, Stazione Marittima, Molo dei Bersaglieri, 3, 34123 Trieste TS, Italy
You will be greeted at the cruise ship port and shown to a modern, comfortable, and air-conditioned bus. Your professional driver will then transfer you through the beautiful Italian countryside. The journey takes roughly 2.5 hours.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tronchetto, 30135 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
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.
For disembarking passengers: your luggage will be securely stored whilst we take you on a tour of this fairy-like city and its stunning canals.
Small private groups are taken directly to Piazzale Roma instead.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Piazzale Roma, 30100 Venice Italy
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, we will whisk you on a luxurious water taxi to the heart of Venice: the St Marks Square.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ponte di Rialto, Ruga degli Orefici (Rialto) San Polo, 30125 Venice Italy
Next you will see the famous Rialto bridge, and stroll the bustling Rialto market, where locals go to buy fresh produce.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
Our next stop will be the breathtaking San Marco Square - the most famous and only "Square of Venice".
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Basilica di San Marco, San Marco, 328, 30124 Venice Italy
Your guide will show you the mosaics adorning the ancient Basilica and its clock tower along with the Campinale (Bell Tower).
Pass By: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
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.
Stop At: Piazza San Marco, 31024 Venice Italy
Next, we will finally experience the highlight of this tour: the world-famous gondola ride!
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tronchetto, 30135 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
At the end of the tour, your tour guide will bring you back to your stored luggage at either Piazzale Roma or Tronchetto. If desired, we can also help you arrange transportation to the airport, train station, or your hotel (not included in the price).
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please note this is mostly a walking tour and it is not suitable for passengers with mobility difficulties. Our shorter, “Introduction to Venice" tour, is a moderate activity, whilst the longer "All-in-One" tour is a bit more strenuous.
- 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 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 is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Melissa_W
July 2023
Incredible day in Venice- our guide Natalia took is all around the city and shared so much information. She was wonderful. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The car service picked us up as soon as we got off the ship in Trieste and drove us to Venice. Very easy.
Incredible day in Venice- our guide Natalia took is all around the city and shared so much information. She was wonderful. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The car service picked us up as soon as we got off the ship in Trieste and drove us to Venice. Very easy.Similar tours
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