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Postcards of Venice
Venice Shore Excursion - Postcards of Venice
 



This 3 Hour Private Shore Excursion Includes:
  • Pick up from your Hotel or the Port of Venice
  • Private English Speaking Licensed Guide
  • One Way Grand Canal Cruise in Private Water Taxi
  • Private Gondola Ride
  • Orientation Tour of St. Mark's Square

  • Please Note:
    This tour ends in St. Mark's Square where you can enjoy free time and return to the pier on your own. Most cruise lines offer shuttles from St. Mark's Square to their ships, otherwise there are water buses available. If you want a private water taxi to take you back to the pier immediately following this tour, please contact for a quote.
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    Tour Number:
    IVENI-01

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    Group Size (Prices in USD)*:
    2 People - $616 Per Person (Private Tour)
    3 People - $420 Per Person (Private Tour)
    4 People - $316 Per Person (Private Tour)
    5 People - $252 Per Person (Private Tour)
    6 People - $242 Per Person (Private Tour)
    7 People - $212 Per Person (Private Tour)
    8 People - $185 Per Person (Private Tour)
    9 People - $169 Per Person (Private Tour)
    10 People - $152 Per Person (Private Tour)
    11 People - $190 Per Person (Private Tour)
    12 People - $175 Per Person (Private Tour)



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    TOUR DESCRIPTION
     

    Venice Shore Excursion

    This three hour Venice shore trip is best for those who have limited time or who can only do limited walking. You enjoy a Grand Canal cruise, a gondola ride and an orientation walking tour in St. Marks Square so you can create your own postcards of Venice.

    Your licensed guide meets you at the Venice cruise terminal and then leads you to your private water taxi waiting nearby. Once on board you will cruise the full length of Venice's most famous street, the Grand Canal. Venice is best enjoyed from the water, so sit back and savour this truly unique city as you glide past beautiful palaces, peek into tiny canals and watch famous bridges pass overhead.

    The Grand Canal is the most important canal in Venice and it divides the city into two parts. The canal is flanked along its entire length by magnificent buildings from the 12th to 17th centuries. Along this fascinating canal, your guide will tell you legends related to some of the most famous and beautiful sites of the city such as the Rialto Bridge and the many luxurious houses, built by the richest families, to show their power like a showcase.

    Your Grand Canal cruise ends at the famous St. Mark's square where you board a famous gondola. Your gondolier will single-handedly power your craft as you glide through small canals and under a myriad of foot bridges.The gondola is an icon of Venice and has changed little since the Renaissance. You'll feel like you are living in a painting by Titan as your gondolier skillfully negotiates the twists and turns of the intersecting canals. This unique way to see Venice is certain to live on as one of your most vivid lifetime memories.

    After your gondola ride your guide will provide you with an orientation walking tour of St. Mark's Square where the Basilica, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the famous bell tower are located. This is a great opportunity to get many photos of Venice's icons.

    Mobility Notes- Venice is a city of canals and bridges. There are no automobiles in the city and therefore boats and walking are the only means of transport. The streets are made of cobblestones and bridges have as many as 200 steps. No wheelchair access is available.

    Private Water Taxi Notes- Water taxis have an interior cabin with bench seats and windows. Most taxis also have a forward or stern seating area with a few outside seats.

    Gondola Ride- Gondola rides are operated by local gondoliers. Each gondola can seat 5 people. The route taken will be on the Grand Canal and / or smaller nearby canals so you'll have the chance to see Venice up close. Gondoliers do not sing or provide commentary.

    If you cannot find what you are looking for, our Venice tours and Venice shore excursions can also be customized to fit your needs. If you have a larger group, we can offer you a private Venice shore trip using a mid-size bus or full size coach. Please contact us with any questions or to receive a customized quote.
    Shore Trip Timing is approximate based on your interests & traffic
    • Meet guide and walk to private water taxi - 15 Minutes
    • Private Grand Canal cruise - 1 Hour
    • Gondola Ride - 40 Minutes
    • St. Mark's Square Orientation - 1 Hour

    Average Rating: Average Rating: 5 of 5 5 of 5 Total Reviews: 27 Write a review »

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    5 of 5 Review Location: Venice November 9, 2024
    Reviewer: Alex S from Antrim, New Hampshire  
    Everyone enjoyed all three tours. The guides were friendly and easy to understand. They were very knowledgeable, too. I even recommended Private Shore Trips to our travel agent.

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    5 of 5 Review Location: Venice October 19, 2024
    Reviewer: Mary Ann G from Journey Tours  
    Everything was wonderful. All the tour guides were wonderful. I look forward to working with you next year when I take out more groups. Sincerely

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    5 of 5 Review Location: Venice October 10, 2024
    Reviewer: Sue Ellen J from Roseville MI  
    The trip was excellent. We very much enjoyed all the guides. Having our own tour really made the trip. When we took one of the ships tours in Sicily the final day, it was no where near as good as having our own guilder. Thanks again so very much. We will be recommending Private Shore Trips and I am sure we will be utilizing your services again in the very near future.

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    5 of 5 Review Location: Venice October 7, 2024
    Reviewer: Judy C from Knoxville TN  
    We just returned from our cruise and had to say how great everything turned out, everyone was punctual and very knowledgable, it made our trip much more fun to be with just our group, i wont hesitate to recommend you and plan to use you again in the future..once again thanks it was wonderful.

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    5 of 5 Review Location: Venice September 27, 2024
    Reviewer: Patricia P from Miami Beach, FL  
    We had a wonderful trip and I want to thank you for helping us with the private tours in France (Toulon, Venice and the French Riviera). The guides were punctual and knowledgeable, in addition to nice and friendly. I will definitely recommend you if I get a chance and no doubt will contact you for assistance with our next trip (a couple of years away... but already thinking about it!). It makes a huge difference to find a trustworthy source in the US for pre-arranging tours in Europe. We loved the convenience of a private tour combined with the flexibility it provided. Thank you very much! Merci! I will make sure to write a good review on trip advisor for Private Shore Trips.

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