Florence to Venice Day Trip 2026
Round-trip transport | Guided tour of city’s highlights | Free time in Venice
About the Florence to Venice Day Trip
The Florence to Venice Day Trip takes you on a roundtrip journey to Venice, a city built on water. Your tour leader will show you around Piazza San Marco with the iconic St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace and later take you to a glass-blowing demonstration. You will have plenty of free time to explore on your own, with the option of a gondola ride!
To ensure stress-free travel plans, we offer flexible bookings. You can book your seat now, but pay later! Additionally, you can cancel your Florence to Venice Day Trip and receive a full refund if you notify us 24 hours in advance.
On this day trip from Florence to Venice and back, you will ride aboard a luxury coach bus. It is equipped with all the comfort needed for a pleasant journey.
Explore Venice in the company of an experienced tour escort. Fluent in Spanish and English, they will lead you on a city orientation tour.
Visiting Venice, you will see all the major sites, such as St. Mark's Basilica on Piazza San Marco, the Doge's Palace, the church of Santa Maria della Salute, the Grand Canal, the Rialto Bridge, and the Bridge of Sighs.
The world-famous Murano glass is a traditional Venetian export. On your Day Trip from Florence to Venice, you will see a glass-blowing demonstration!
After you visit the icons of Venice and see the glass-blowing demonstration, you will have free time to explore Venice, nicknamed the Queen of the Adriatic. To help you navigate, you will be given a map of the city!
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Plenty of free time to explore Venice!
I booked the Florence to Venice Day Trip because I had some free time in between my travels. The journey itself was easygoing and relaxed and the bus was very comfortable. In Venice, I saw a lot of interesting places, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace, and the Rialto Bridge. Our guide was phenomenal and told us many interesting things about Venice. Oh, and I loved the glass-blowing presentation! Recommend booking this tour!
A gondola ride in the city of romance
I booked a romantic day trip to Venice as a surprise for my husband. We came to take in the sights of this unique floating city full of amazing architecture. After we had seen all of the important sites, we had some free time, which we used for a gondola ride. We even kissed under the Bridge of Sighs - it was so romantic!
DESCRIPTION
Florence to Venice Day Trip
- Round trip journey by fully-fitted luxury coach
- Expert multilingual escort
- City orientation tour with tour leader
- Glass blowing demonstration
- Free time for independent sightseeing
- Map of Venice
- English, Spanish
PIAZZA SAN MARCO – DOGE'S PALACE
When you arrive in Venice, you will be escorted by your guide to the Piazza San Marco. This square represents the heart of the city, and it was the center of social, religious, and political life in the medieval and Renaissance eras. Situated on the square are two of the most recognizable buildings in Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Standing in the courtyard in front of the Doge's Palace, you will be able to admire its features and different building styles. The palace served as the Venetian seat of government until 1797 and the conquests of the Napoleonic Wars. Its breathtaking beauty is one of the main attractions of the Florence to Venice Day Trip.
PIAZZA SAN MARCO – ST. MARK'S BASILICA
While you stroll around the Piazza San Marco, take a look at the eastern end of the square. There, you will see another Venetian landmark, St. Mark's Basilica, about which your tour guide will tell you more. Find out who wanted to destroy the relics inside St. Mark's Basilica and why. Also, take some time to truly enjoy the Byzantine architectural style of the basilica, which is actually a testament to the strong links between Venice and the Byzantine Empire. The building has undergone many reconstructions and enlargements over the centuries, and it is a unique combination of Byzantine and Italian Gothic architecture.
GRAND CANAL – THE ARTERY OF VENICE
As you probably know already, the city of Venice is built on water. During your day trip to Venice, you will spend most of your time walking along many waterways. This means that the usual streets and avenues are, in fact, a series of canals. They crisscross the city and are 40 kilometers (25 miles) long in total. The Grand Canal was the biggest and most important of them, and even today, it is one of the major traffic corridors of the city. We highly recommend enjoying an optional gondola ride during your free time to discover Venice from a different angle.
MURANO GLASS – A GLASS-BLOWING DEMONSTRATION
As a part of your Florence to Venice day trip, you will be taken into a Murano glass workshop. There, you will see a small demonstration of glass-blowing and making. Watch skillful artisans who still practice the old technique of making glass. To create the precious items, they are using their tools, ovens, and lungs! In order to inflate the glowing glass and model it into a bottle or a vase, they blow the air from their lungs. After an entire day of exploration of the canals, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces of this unique city, it is time to board the bus and head back to Florence. Your escort will notify you when and where to meet them.
FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24H IN ADVANCE!
Receive a complete refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the selected date!
The most famous bridges in Venice
On your Florence to Venice Day Trip, you have a chance to visit two famous Venetian bridges, the Rialto Bridge and the Bridge of Sighs. Today, four bridges exist that cross the Grand Canal, but up until the 19th century, there was only one: the Rialto Bridge. Built in the 12th century, it connects the districts of San Marco and San Polo, but in those days, it was a pontoon bridge. In the 16th century, a stone bridge was built in its place. It was designed by Antonio da Ponte, a Venetian architect and engineer, and represents the architectural achievement of Renaissance-era Venice. The Rialto Bridge consists of a single stone-arch span that allows gondolas and smaller ships to navigate beneath the structure. The name Rialto comes from the commercial district, which was the financial center of this maritime power.
Another famous bridge you'll have an opportunity to see on your Florence to Venice Day Trip is the Bridge of Sighs. It was built in 1600 and connects the Doge's Palace to the Prigioni Nuovo, or the New Prison. The legend has it that prisoners would take one last look at the city and sigh at their fate before being dragged into a dark dungeon. One of the most famous prisoners who walked the Bridge of Sighs was Giacomo Casanova, an 18th-century adventurer, scam artist, poet, and infamous womanizer!
According to tradition, lovers will be granted eternal love if they kiss on a gondola right under the bridge. Why not book this Florence to Venice Day Trip and find out if it's true?
Good to know before you go
- Don't forget to wear comfortable light clothes if you plan to visit during the summer months!
- It is always a good idea to have a refillable water bottle with you.
- Make sure you bring a hat, sunglasses, and some sunscreen if you're planning to take this day trip in the summer months!
- This tour includes a free cancellation policy and a "reserve now and pay later" option.
Meeting Point
Arrive at the meeting point at Piazzale Montelungo bus station and look for the staff wearing fuchsia jackets. Piazzale Montelungo is located some 5 - 10 minutes walk from Santa Maria Novella train station. Your journey begins at 07:30, but we advise you to come a few minutes earlier. Traveling from Florence to Venice, you will be seated in a luxurious bus coach that offers all the comfort you need.
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FAQ – Florence to Venice Day Trip
Which languages are spoken by travel guides on this Florence to Venice Day Trip?
Our travel escorts are fluent in English and Spanish!How should I dress for the Florence to Venice Day Trip?
We recommend that you wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes. Please bear in mind that you are expected to cover your shoulders when entering churches.How many hours does this Day Trip from Florence to Venice last?
The Florence to Venice day trip begins at 07:30, and we're scheduled to return around 21:30, so 14 hours in total.Is 1 day enough time in Venice?
One day will be enough time to explore the most famous sites of Venice and experience the city's culture. On this day trip, you will have an opportunity to visit St. Mark’s Basilica, walk across Piazza San Marco, and take an unforgettable Gondola ride during your free time.Can I cancel my Florence Day Trip to Venice if my plans change?
Of course! If, for any reason, your plans change and you want to cancel your Florence to Venice Day Trip, just let us know at least 24 hours in advance, and you'll get a full refund!Are there other similar day trips from Florence that I should book?
Yes, we offer a wide variety of Day Trips from Florence. For example, a Cinque Terre Day Trip is very popular with our customers. It gives you an opportunity to visit five incredible villages nestled in the rugged cliffs on the coast of the Italian Riviera. We also offer a Tuscany Day Trip from Florence, which includes visits to Pisa, San Gimignano, the amazing historic center of Siena, and the vineyards of the Chianti Hills. While you travel from one city to the next, you will enjoy a panoramic bus ride through the picturesque hills of Tuscany. If you want a shorter, focused trip, consider our Florence to Pisa tours, perfect for a quick visit to the famous Leaning Tower. Or, if you only have a few hours and want something unique and adventurous, try one of our Vespa tours in Florence, which are a great way to explore the beautiful countryside around the city.What Florence attractions should I visit before heading to Venice?
Before traveling to Venice, it’s a good idea to first explore some key Florence attractions. For instance, book your Duomo Florence tickets to experience the city's iconic dome and incredible views. See Michelangelo's David with your Galleria dell’Accademia tickets. Another excellent choice is a Pitti Palace ticket, which lets you visit the former home of the Medici family, who influenced art and architecture all over Italy, including Venice. To keep things simple and avoid waiting, consider a Museum Pass Florence to see several museums in one go.Don't Wait! Book Now!
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