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Full Day Excursion By Bus To Venice: The Floating City
Discover the magical “floating city,” just a short drive away from Florence
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Detailed Itinerary
A day of exploration through the maze of canals and narrow streets in Venice is an unforgettable experience… So get aboard our comfortable GT coach and prepare to enter another world! Florence and Venice are equal in beauty, but contrast in artistic heritage and architectural style. In addition to the diverse Byzantine style architecture, the main means of transport in Venice is by gondola or vaporetto, meaning that the city has been entirely built on water! You will be amazed by the wealth of art and of elegant palaces dotting the city center, it will be love at first sight!
Your tour leader will take you directly to the heart of the city itself: the majestic Piazza San Marco, home to the luxurious and radiant San Marco Basilica, an incredible example of Venetian Gothic and Byzantine style architecture. Admire the colorful mosaics decorating the church as well as the incredible triumph of golden details embellishing the façade.
Just a short walk from the Basilica, you can find the elegant Palazzo Ducale, a masterpiece in terms of elegance and grandeur. For centuries, this majestic building represented the seat of the rich Venetian political power!
Finally, discover Venice from the most natural point of view: on board a gondola (optional activity)! You will be stunned by the reflections of the palaces overlooking the canals, as well as the incredible skill of balance displayed by your personal gondoliere.
Finally, rejoin your tour leader at the end of the day, and arrive back to Florence full of incredible memories.
Highlights
- Hop aboard our comfortable GT coach and prepare to travel to another world, entirely built on water!
- Discover the amazement of Venice’s narrow streets and canals, a real feast for the eyes
- Admire the truly unique Byzantine and Gothic architectural style of St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
- Experience a once in a lifetime adventure aboard a typical gondola along the picturesque canals (optional)
Languages
Duration
14 h 30 m
Hours
07:30
Meeting Point
TOURS & NEWS KIOSK AT PIAZZALE MONTELUNGO BUS TERMINAL
Located at 5-10 minutes walking distance from Santa Maria Novella Train Station. Look for our staff wearing a FUCHSIA CIAOFLORENCE JACKET and holding a CIAOFLORENCE CLIPBOARD!
View the mapWhat is included
- Roundtrip journey by fully-fitted luxury GT coach
- Expert multilingual escort
- City orientation tour with tour leader
- Glass blowing demonstration
- Free time for independent sightseeing
- Map of Venice
What is not included
- Guided tour of Venice
- Entrance tickets to churches and attractions
Useful Information
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- English and Spanish are always guaranteed. In order to confirm the excursion in Italian, German, Portuguese or French a minimum of 4 pax is required
- Important note: the city of Venice is planning to introduce a visitor city tax. In the case that it is confirmed, your tour leader will collect it directly from customers during the bus drive to Venice. It could be up to 10€ per person according to the period of the year.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Please show up 20 minutes before the tour departure
- English and Spanish are always guaranteed. In order to confirm the excursion in Italian, German, Portuguese or French a minimum of 4 pax is required
- Shared tour with other participants
The tours always include only the services of any guides and/or tour escorts.
We accept various payment methods, including credit cards, bank transfers, PayPal, and cash payments at our branches. All online payments are protected and secure.
We generally recommend bringing comfortable clothing, identification documents, a water bottle, sunscreen, and a camera to capture the best moments.
Prices and Rates
Prices are per person and may vary depending on the group size. Additionally, rates may change based on the selected day and holidays.
When to Book
It’s possible to book up until the start time as long as there is availability. Book as soon as possible to ensure availability.
Cancellation Terms
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the service starts.