The 10 Best Venice Train Tours

1.Shared Departure Transfer: Venice Hotels to Venice Train or Bus Station

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 73 reviews · 10 minutes (approx.) · from $46Our pick

You travel by shared, air-conditioned water taxi from a central Venice or Lido meeting point to Santa Lucia train station or Piazzale Roma. A professional driver helps with luggage, but you must confirm the exact dock and time the day before. The ride usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

“Travel from the hotel to the train station via water taxi was pretty painless. Although they didn’t pick us up where we asked, and they said they would, they did let us know with plenty of time, where they would and it wasn’t that far. They were very close to being on time as well. The rest of the trip to the train station (from San Marco) was a quick 10-15 min pleasant ride. Unlike our trip from the airport to Venice, this ride was very very good.”

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2.Private Arrival Transfer: Venice Train or Bus Stations to Venice Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 68 reviews · 10 minutes (approx.)

Arrive in Venice and meet a Bucintoro Viaggi representative at Santa Lucia Station or Piazzale Roma. You’ll be escorted to an air-conditioned private water taxi for direct drop-off at a central Venice or Lido hotel. Service runs 24/7, but clear arrival details and reconfirmation are essential.

“Excellent service! Our train was delayed but there were no issues. There was a person waiting at the train station with my name on a card. She took us to the dock where our private taxi was waiting. The boat was clean and well maintained. The driver was super helpful with the bags. A most satisfactory way to arrive in Venice!”

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3.Private Departure Transfer: Venice Hotels to Venice Train or Bus Station

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 49 reviews · 10 minutes (approx.)

Arrange a private water taxi from central Venice or the Lido to Santa Lucia Station or Piazzale Roma. A driver and, in many cases, a helpful escort such as Claudia or Alice, can assist with luggage and guide you to the right platform. Allow extra time for dock access and reconfirmation.

“The only way to arrive or depart from Venice. Cruising the canals as we headed to the Venice Railway Station was exceptional as we again experienced the magic of the canals that are Venice. Worth every cent”

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4.Day Trip to Verona by Train with Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 22 reviews · from $96

Join a bilingual English and Spanish guide at Venice Santa Lucia Station for a train ride to Verona, a guided walk past the Arena, Piazza delle Erbe, Ponte Pietra, and Lamberti Tower, plus free time to explore on your own.

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5.Verona Guided Tour from Venice by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · from $79

Take an early train from Venice to Verona, then walk through the Roman Arena, Piazza Bra, Piazza delle Erbe, Porta Borsari, and Ponte Pietra with an English or Spanish-speaking guide. Marina has led this route, which includes free time for your own exploring.

“Teníamos varios días en Venecia y quisimos acercarnos a conocer Verona. El viaje en tren fue muy cómodo y el tour a pie en Verona súper interesante, pasamos por todos los sitios que hay que ver y el guía nos dió datos muy curiosos. ¡Hacedlo si tenéis oportunidad!”

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6.Florence Day Trip By Train with Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 8 reviews · from $175

Take a reserved high-speed train from Venice Santa Lucia to Florence, then follow an English-speaking local guide through Medici sights, the Duomo area, Dante’s quarter, Piazza della Signoria, and Ponte Vecchio. Add an official guided visit inside Florence Cathedral if you choose that option.

“Not bad, not great. A bit impersonal. A good introduction to the city at ground level - useful orientation, but not much else. Train logistics from Venice was excellent though.”

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7.Venice Tour by High-Speed train from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $565Top rated

Travel from Florence to Venice by train for a private guided walk through San Polo, Rialto, and San Marco. Your guide may tailor the route, arrange a boat for easier sightseeing, or add a gondola ride. The day runs about 8 to 10 hours, including roughly four hours on trains.

“We had a wonderful time! Our guide was so knowledgeable. It was amazing how much she knew. I love the gondola ride. That was on my bucket list. The history of Venice was just fascinating.”

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8.Venice Beginner’s Kayak Tour: train & visit the Medieval Arsenal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $71

Train at the Reale Società Canottieri Querini with an instructor, then kayak through Venice’s Castello district toward the Medieval Arsenal. Aleksandra and Nico may lead the lesson. The one-hour outing includes equipment, safety instruction, and a photo service for groups of up to six.

“Our family had a fun time. Aleksandra and Nico were great, taking time to teach a bit about the history of the club and teach our son how to properly paddle. Also, great pics!”

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9.Private Full Day Tour from Milan to Venice with local tour guide and fast train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews · from $523

Take a direct high-speed train from Milan, meet your Venice guide at Santa Lucia Station, and spend three hours seeing St. Mark’s Square, Rialto Bridge, Doge’s Palace, and St. Mark’s Basilica. After lunch on your own, wander Venice independently before returning by train.

“Our tour guide Barbara was spectacular. Very knowledgeable and very personable. One thing that we absolutely hated, and needs to be changed: we were we had a group of 13 passengers, and we all got put on separate cars of the train. Not what we had in mind. We booked together, so I thought that put us together. That was a big problem for us.”

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10.Florence & Uffizi Gallery Ticket: Day-Trip from Venice by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · from $219

You’ll take a reserved high-speed train from Venice Santa Lucia to Florence, use a timed Uffizi admission ticket with an audio-guide app, then explore Florence independently before returning by train. There is no tour leader, so plan to manage the stations and city walk yourself.

“This is more of a travel service than a tour, they get you your tickets but nothing else. (Which is fine, but good to know). The tickets are timed entry, not skip the line. Show up 30 minutes early to get in the line for your timed entry.”

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