Top Venice Rail Tours

Visit Torcello, Murano, and Burano—three islands in the Venetian Lagoon—on this tour from Venice by motorboat. With a guide, watch glass being blown at a Murano glass factory, see historical cathedrals on Torcello, and admire exquisite handmade lace on Burano. This is a great way to see more than just the central sights of Venice and enjoy a cruise on the water. Select a departure time when booking.

The entrance lines at Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica can sometimes feel like they last forever. Bypass the annoyance of waiting in long queues by prebooking this Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Small-Group Tour. Perfect for those with a limited time in Venice, you’ll visit both big attractions with a guide leading the way and loading you with historical info you wouldn’t hear otherwise.

Go sightseeing in Venice with a small-group tour of city highlights including St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Meet your guide for a half-day stroll focused on the history and culture of Venice. Maximize time with pre-reserved tickets at St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Go inside these landmarks and learn about their history from a local guide.

There’s much more to Italian food than pizza and pasta, and this Venice tasting tour offers a delicious introduction to Venetian cuisine. Get an insider’s perspective on where to drink and dine in the city, and sample an array of local specialties including fresh seafood, homemade gelato, traditional Venetian cookies, and regional wines.

There’s so much to see in Verona—such as its Roman amphitheater, Piazza delle Erbe, and the ancient Roman gate of Porta Borsari. Save hours planning your own itinerary and let someone else do the hard work for you with this day trip from Venice. After getting a train to Verona, set off on a guided tour to tick off top sights and learn stories about the city’s history too.

Visit Venice stress-free with this seamless day trip from Milan. Hop on the morning high-speed train and meet your local guide at the Venice station when you arrive. Get an overview of the highlights in just hours with a walking tour of the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Square, Grand Canal, and more. Relax over lunch (own expense) and enjoy free time in the afternoon to explore on your own before the return train.

See Venice from Florence in just a day the efficient way—by high-speed train. Catch an early train from Florence to Venice using the provided tickets, then meet your private guide for a walking tour of the city. You'll see signature sights including St. Mark's Square and the Rialto Bridge, explore historic churches, home to works by artists like Titian, and even visit a market: upgrade to add a gondola ride.

Get more out of your vacation in Venice by fitting in another beautiful Italian city—Verona. Your train tickets are included in the package—to save you the hassle of organizing them yourself—then a private guide meets you at Verona’s main station. During the tour, see important sights such as Juliet’s Balcony, Piazza delle Erbe, and the Basilica of San Zeno—with fascinating commentary throughout.

Explore the highlights of Venice in a single day during this private, full-day excursion from Milan by high-speed train. Get greeted by your own personal guide right outside Santa Lucia Station. See the city’s most unmissable churches, relics, monuments, and museums, and enjoy a taste of local Venetian food. Round-trip train tickets are provided. Upgrade to enjoy a gondola ride.

We will take you through the narrow and quiet Venetian streets between the Cannaregio district and the Ancient Jewish Ghetto, the wonderful antiques shop windows and traditional Jewish shops. We will be able to stop and drink an excellent espresso in the small coffee shop in the city that has been using the same recipe for almost a century. We can then head towards the beating heart of Venice in the San Polo and San Marco districts. We will not fail to cross the Rialto Bridge and take a tour of the Rialto Market. We will visit a "hidden place" from which to appreciate a completely exclusive view of the Grand Canal. For lunch, an ancient bacaro hides among the narrow and intricate calli of Venice where you can enjoy excellent traditional Venetian cicchetti. We will reach Piazza San Marco, surrounded by its main buildings and we will arrive at the Bridge of Sighs; finally you can visit the Basilica of San Marco (not included). Afterwards, we will take the ferry boat to reach the rail station.

Travel from Venice via train to Verona where this all-day guided tour begins. Explore the “Eternal City” on foot, taking in famous sights from Shakespeare’s "Romeo & Juliet," such as Romeo's House and the Piazza dei Signori. Plus you’ll have free time to wander around on your own. Train tickets to/from Venice are included.

Visit the classic architecture and quintessentially northern Italian city of Padua from Venice on this tour by train. Explore Padua, a true hidden gem, with your own personal guide, and learn about the history of this city filled with art and culture. See the historic center and wander the streets like a local, and enjoy some free time where you can visit the botanic garden or shop in the boutiques of the city.

We will take you through the narrow and quiet Venetian streets between the Cannaregio district and the Ancient Jewish Ghetto, the wonderful antiques shop windows and traditional Jewish shops. We will be able to stop and drink an excellent espresso in the small coffee shop in the city that has been using the same recipe for almost a century. We can then head towards the beating heart of Venice in the San Polo and San Marco districts. We will not fail to cross the Rialto Bridge and take a tour of the Rialto Market. We will visit a "hidden place" from which to appreciate a completely exclusive view of the Grand Canal. For lunch, an ancient bacaro hides among the narrow and intricate calli of Venice where you can enjoy excellent traditional Venetian cicchetti. We will reach Piazza San Marco, surrounded by its main buildings and we will arrive at the Bridge of Sighs; finally you can visit the Basilica of San Marco (not included). Afterwards, we will take the ferry boat to reach the rail station.

Discover the enchanting city of Venice from Verona through this private tour by train. Your tour begins from the moment you board in Verona. Upon reaching Venice's Santa Lucia station. Your guide will meet you at the Santa Lucia train station, initiating a captivating 3-hour guided tour, unraveling Venice's distinctive history, breathtaking architecture, and unique culture. and after the tour you will have free time before returning to Verona by train.

In our NO FRILL rail packages non-essential features have been removed to keep the price low. We have selected the best 3* centrally located hotel and most valuable sightseeing tours in each city. You will have an unforgettable time. Our package includes a predetermined number of nights in each city, that can be increased as needed. Activities are scheduled in a way that you have all the necessary free time to explore by your own. Also, there will always be someone to reach, should you need it: YourItalianFriend® is our exclusive assistance service to participating customers. It is a “One-on-one” real-time support experience for our clients, making their holiday hassle-free. YourItalianFriend® concierge service is available 7/7 to assist, to offer information and to personalize your holiday with additional activities or experiences. Customizable, curated and hassle-free holiday; this is us; we are YourItalianFriend®.

Embark on a journey to Venice, where ancient canals whisper secrets and gondolas glide under moonlit bridges. No crowds, and no rush—just tailored experiences for you. Highlights: Local Gems: Discover hidden osterias, sip Venetian wine, and savor authentic cuisine. Gondola Magic: Capture the heartbeat of Venice with a gondola ride. Return with Memories: Conclude at Santa Lucia Station, and board your return train to Florence with the provided ticket.

Visit one of the most charming historic cities near Venice without the hassle of navigating train schedules and sightseeing maps with this private Verona tour. Use your pre-booked tickets to reach the city by direct train and meet your guide as soon as you arrive. Spend the morning exploring the sights and soaking in Verona’s history and legends, then enjoy free time to dine and shop before catching the return train.

Visit Florence with a comfortable indipendent day trip from Venice. Reach our local guide and start a thrilling walking tour through the most important attractions, squares and monuments of Florence, and learn about its history and art! The rest of the day is at your leisure : strolling by yourself you will be able to appreciate all the beuty of the city, its fashion stores, artisan shops, local products and historic cafés. If you selected the option with the Guided Visit of Florence Duomo you will have also the chance to visit one of the most famous and largest Cathedral in the world with a skip the line entrance, including the access to the Misericordia Museum enjoying the view of the Cathedral Square. - Local professional Guide to discover the best of Florence with a stunning walking tour - Walking through streets, squares, discover Palaces and Monuments famous all over the world - Do not loose the opportunity to discover Florence Cathedral with an Official Guide

Visit Florence with a comfortable and indipendent day trip from Venice. Depart in the morning from Venezia Santa Lucia train station and in just 2 hours you will reach the Cradle of Renaissance! With your Uffizi Gallery ticket, you will have the time to admire in total freedom the masterpieces of Botticelli, Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Raffaello, Giotto…and many others. Visit the Uffizi Gallery at your own pace with your multi-language Audio Tour and interactive 3D Map to better enjoy your amazing experience. Admire works of art by Leonardo, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Caravaggio and many others! Then, the amazing beauty of the cradle of the Renaissance will leave you breathless. Enjoy the time at your leisure and stroll the streets of Florence, appreciate its elegant Squares, Palaces, Monuments, before taking back your train to Venice.

Enjoy this private full day tour of Florence from Venice with a local tour guide. During the tour, you will visit some of the most famous landmarks in Florence. First on the list is the stunning Florence Cathedral, also known as the Duomo. This Gothic cathedral is famous for its dome designed by Brunelleschi and the beautiful bell tower designed by Giotto. Your guide will share the history and significance of this iconic cathedral and its architecture. Next on the itinerary is the famous Uffizi Gallery. This museum houses an extensive collection of art from the Italian Renaissance period. Including works by Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci and Botticelli. Your guide will provide an overview of the museum’s highlights and share their knowledge about the art and artists. Then, after visiting the Uffizi Gallery, you will take a stroll through the beautiful Piazza della Signoria. This is the main square of Florence and home to the Palazzo Vecchio, the town hall of Florence.

This new tour concept involves the presence of a tour guide and a professional photographer. In this way the traveler will not only be a passive spectator, but will feel at the center of the activity, free to explore and visit the proposed places, without physical obstacles such as cameras and various devices. Once the tour is over, the photographic material will be sent electronically. In addition, it will be possible to order customizable objects with shots of the photo shoot, with shipping worldwide.

>Get to Venice from Rome on the super reliable Italian High-Speed Trains >Arranged for you to experience the most intimate parts of Venice by foot >Your licensed local guide not only knows the city, but loves it! >We have carefully tried, tested and curated this tour so that anyone who wishes to make a last minute dash to Venice is not disappointed >Which is why this tour is customizable in your favor

This new concept of tour, which can be included in any type of tourist package organized by other agencies and which does not replace guided tours in any way, provides for the presence of a tour leader and a professional photographer, who will work together to carry out photographic services along pre-established routes. In this way the traveler will not only be a passive spectator, but instead will feel at the center of the activity, being free to explore and visit the proposed places . He will also be "free" from cameras and all other devices, will be able to enjoy the scheduled time and will receive all the photographic material by e-mail. The project is completed by the possibility of personalizing souvenirs of the chosen destination with shots of our photo service, that can be shipped all over the world, and a dedicated line of clothing and accessories.