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Venice Airport to Venice Hotel Transfer (VCE)
Venice Airport to Hotel Transfer - Private transfer at Venice with English-speaking guide
 

This Venice transfer takes you from the airport to your hotel, including a private water taxi and a vehicle with a professional English speaking driver.

1 hours (private)
private transfer
professional driver
english speaking
all group sizes
sedan to full size coach
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airport pick up
meet driver at airport
  • Pick up from Marco Polo Airport
  • Professional English Speaking Driver
  • One Way Transfer to Venice Hotel
  • Transport of one piece of luggage and one personal item per person
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Tour Number:
IVENI-T04


Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
2 People - $146 Per Person
3 People - $120 Per Person
4 People - $90 Per Person
5 People - $86 Per Person
6 People - $72 Per Person
7 People - $62 Per Person
8 People - $54 Per Person



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TOUR DESCRIPTION
 

Venice Airport to Venice Hotel Transfer (VCE)

Start your Venice vacation the right way with a private airport transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport directly to your hotel. Your professional, English-speaking driver will be waiting to greet you upon arrival before departing in a private vehicle suited to your group size, whether you're traveling as a couple or with family. This private airport transfer takes the stress out of navigating public transport or shared shuttles after a long flight, giving you a comfortable, direct route into one of the world's most unique cities.

Your driver will take you to Piazzale Roma, the gateway where road transport ends and Venice's famous canals begin. From here, you'll continue by private water taxi, gliding through the Venetian lagoon and canals toward your hotel. This private water taxi transfer is one of the most memorable ways to arrive in Venice, with sweeping views of the city's historic architecture, gondolas, and waterside palazzos along the way. Whether your hotel sits along the Grand Canal or tucked into a quieter sestiere, your driver and water taxi will bring you directly to or near your accommodation.

Each private transfer includes a dedicated vehicle with an English-speaking driver and a private water taxi into central Venice, with space allotted for one large suitcase and one personal item, such as a backpack or purse, per person. The vehicle provided is based on the number of travelers in your private group, ensuring a private, comfortable experience from the airport all the way to your hotel.

Note: Bringing additional luggage or requiring additional waiting time will be at your own expense. If you need additional space for luggage, please contact us in advance for a quote.

What's Included

Included

  • Pick up from Marco Polo Airport
  • Professional English Speaking Driver
  • One Way Transfer to Venice Hotel
  • Transport of one piece of luggage and one personal item per person

Not Included

  • Meals and beverages
  • Gratuities (optional, at your discretion)
  • Personal shopping

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Good to Know

Luggage Allowance

Each person may bring one large suitcase and one personal item — backpack, purse, or carry-on. If you have additional bags, oversized items, golf clubs, or mobility equipment, please contact us before booking so we can arrange the right vehicle.

Vehicle Types

Vehicle size is matched to your group — sedans for 1-2 passengers, minivans for 3-6, and minibuses for 7-8. All are air-conditioned, non-smoking, and licensed for private transport.

Total Transfer Time

Plan on approximately 30-50 minutes total — roughly 20 minutes by road to Piazzale Roma, then 15-30 minutes by water taxi to your hotel.

Airport Arrivals

We recommend scheduling your pickup 90 minutes after your flight’s scheduled arrival time. This allows enough time to deplane, collect your luggage, and clear customs. If your flight is delayed, your driver will monitor the flight and adjust.

Child Seats

Child seats are available on request, subject to availability. Please let us know at the time of booking if you need one and we will do our best to have it ready.

Larger Groups

For groups that exceed our standard vehicle capacity, we can arrange additional vehicles or a larger coach. Use the group request button on this page or contact us with your group size and travel date for a custom quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this transfer include a water taxi if our hotel is in central Venice?
Yes, this transfer combines a vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver and a private water taxi, since central Venice hotels are only reachable by water. Your driver and taxi captain coordinate the handoff so you don't have to manage it yourself.
How long does the whole journey take?
Around an hour combined, though it depends on exactly where your hotel is located within Venice and the water taxi conditions that day.
Is this private, or shared with other arriving passengers?
Private throughout, both the vehicle portion and the water taxi, just for your group.
What's the luggage allowance for the water taxi portion?
One large suitcase and one personal item per person for the full journey. If you have more, contact us in advance, since water taxi space is more limited than a standard vehicle.
What if our flight is delayed?
Send us your updated arrival time as soon as you know it. Since both the vehicle and water taxi are arranged around your specific flight, we can adjust for reasonable delays.

Also Available:

›Venice Hotel to Venice Airport Transfer (VCE) - for a private transfer from your hotel (water taxi included) to the Venice airport
›Venice Hotel to Ravenna Cruise Port Transfer (Water Taxi Included) - transfer from your hotel in Venice to your cruise ship or hotel in a private vehicle sized for your group with a professional English speaking driver.
›Ravenna Cruise Port to Venice Airport Transfer (VCE) - this transfer takes you to the Venice airport in a private vehicle sized for your group with a professional English speaking driver.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Venice Sunday, July 26, 2026
Reviewer: Louise R from Rocky River OH  
Our trip was fabulous. Our flights were on time, the weather was great and the sites so amazing! Our tours and guides were excellent. I dont have their names handy but all were extremely knowledgeable and we loved their passion for their countries. Should we venture back to Europe we will definitely contact you again. I will surely recommend your company to anyone traveling in Europe.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Venice Sunday, June 14, 2026
Reviewer: Mei Ying L from Tampa, FL  
We were 2 and a half hours late in arriving at the airport where we were to be picked up for a 4 hour excursion which was scheduled to end by 2pm but the tour operator allowed for an extension of the tour till 3pm without extra charge. We had good guides clean and fairly new vehicles. Itineraries were interesting and flexible.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Venice Friday, June 12, 2026
Reviewer: Reggie M from Roaring Spring, PA  
Excellent service provided with clean and efficient vehicles. The driver was very professional, and got us to our destination in a timely manner. The water taxi driver found us, even though we were a block from the meeting place. You could tell that the company cared for their customers, and provided an excellent service and experience.

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5 of 5 Review Location- Venice Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Reviewer: Bob S from Vestavia, AL  
Ken Diaz the Group Reservation Manager of Private Shore Trips organized an amazing set of tourstransportation events for our group of 42 friends and family in MULTIPLE countries! Yes Italy, Greece & Turkey!! Or tour guides provided excellent connections with the entire group and gave a dissertation on the history of each location we visited. We had teachers in our group and they were impressed with the tour guides that says a lot!

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5 of 5 Review Location- Venice Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Reviewer: Susan P from Irvine, CA  
We just got back yesterday and I am very glad to bring the good news that all the tours have been a wonderful success!!! The buses were very comfortable and the tour guides have been great and considerate of our senior citizens. We all applauded the end of every tour and We have all been recommending Private Shore Trips web site to all the people we met on the ship. You know that recommendation and word of praises are good advertisements for your business. Well surely get in touch with you when the need arises. Again, a million thanks for what you did for us that made our vacation a truly enjoyable one. Also, we got lucky with good weather.

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