Top Venice Rail Tours

Explore the intricacies of two famed Italian handicrafts with a day trip from Venice to the nearby islands of Murano and Burano. Watch centuries-old glassblowing techniques in Murano, and marvel at the detailed stitches of exquisite Burano lace. Your knowledgeable guide will share the history of these two artisan islands while you visit local workshops and wander the picturesque streets.

Discover the heart of Renaissance history with this independent day trip from Venice to Florence by high-speed train. All transportation essentials will be arranged for you, including a round-trip train ticket and a guided walking tour of Florence attractions such as the Ufizzi Gallery and the iconic red-capped Duomo.

Take a course on mask making from a master artisan in Venice, and learn about the history of this ancient tradition. You can choose from a production class or a decoration class, or you can even take both. In the production class, learn how to make your own papier-mâché mask, and in the decoration class, you can paint or use materials to decorate your mask. No matter which option you choose, you get to bring home your creation—just in time for Carnival.

Get hands-on experience with one-to-one guidance during a private glassmaking lesson. Discover the secrets of Murano glassmaking techniques from one of the most renowned craftsmen of Venice. The 90-minute workshop includes all materials—including your own marvelous glass artwork to take home—plus a 10 percent discount on glassworks from the artist.

Travel by private vehicle from Venice into the scenic Prosecco Hills for a special day of wine tasting. You’ll learn all about Prosecco wine making and sample high-quality sparkling wine at two establishments. In between, visit your guide’s family-run osteria for a typical 4-course lunch with recipes passed down from “Nonna” and delicious homemade desserts.This full-day tour holds a limit of eight passengers to ensure an intimate experience.

Enjoy a stress-free arrival to Venice with this one-way, shared water taxi transfer service. You’ll be picked up at the Santa Lucia Station if arriving by train or the Piazzale Roma bus terminal, and then taken by a shared water taxi to your hotel in Venice or Venice Lido. It’s a convenient, customizable option to start your stay in Venice on the right track!

Venice is famous for its UNESCO-listed lagoon, but the city’s islands are also renowned for their handicrafts. This half-day cruise by private boat stops at Murano Island, to watch a thrilling glass-blowing demonstration, and Burano Island, to visit a lace-making factory.

Head outside Venice and into the countryside of the Veneto region on this tour that introduces you to prosecco—Italian sparkling wine. Learn about the production process of prosecco at a local winery and enjoy guided tastings. You also indulge in a light lunch made of local products before heading back to Venice.

Many visitors to Venice never explore beyond the Grand Canal, but the outlying islands of Burano, Murano, and Torcello are home to traditional crafts, fascinating history, and striking scenery. With this tour, visit all three by setting sail from the train station or Riva degli Schiavoni near St. Mark’s Square. See a glass-blowing demonstration on Murano, learn about traditional lace on Burano, and see where the first lagoon settlements were located on Torcello.

Get a taste for the hill towns near Venice with this small-group tour of Veneto. Wander the charming medieval streets and gardens of Asolo and Bassano del Grappa, and visit the well-preserved Villa Barbaro, designed by the famous Renaissance architect Palladio. Savor Veneto cuisine at a local restaurant (lunch not included in the tour price), and toast your trip with a bubbly glass of prosecco at a vineyard tasting. Numbers are limited to 8 people to ensure an intimate, personalized experience.

Get out of Venice for the day to visit the UNESCO-listed Dolomite Mountains. Led by a driver/tour escort, visit the chic mountain town of Cortina d'Ampezzo and enjoy free time to explore. Then see the stunning Lake Misurina as well as the Tre Cime di Lavaredo peaks, learning some history as you go. This small-group tour is reserved for up eight people to keep the experience as intimate as possible. Please note: From November 15th until the Tre Cime di Lavaredo re-opens this tour will visit Braies Lake and San Candido and substitute with Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Misurina. From November 23rd to January 6th you'll also visit the San Candido Christmas Market.

Being an heir to the world's greatest Empires, Italy is well blessed with historical and cultural riches. In fact, our small group tour to Italy guarantees dozens of life-lasting memories. You will explore the best of Venice, Florence and Rome in an intimate group size of 8 travelers. Enjoy amazing local guides and fantastic experiences. Stay in a top-notch boutique hotels located right in the heart of the cities.

Go beyond Venice and spend a night in Florence with this exciting, independent package. After leaving Venice by fast train, check into a 3- or 4-star Florence hotel and explore the beautiful Tuscan city at your own pace. Make use of an included hop-on hop-off tour — valid for 48 hours — to see the Ponte Vecchio, Accademia Gallery, Florence Duomo and more. The following day, enjoy a hotel breakfast, and then return to Venice by train. Any activities are payable at your own expense.

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Take a speedy train out of Venice, bound straight for the heart of historic Verona. After 1 hour aboard the comfortable train, you’ll meet your private guide at Verona’s main station, ready to escort you through the city for a 5-hour tour. Amble through the winding cobblestone alleyways, surrounded on all sides by ornate, centuries-old buildings, listening all the while to your guide’s expert commentary on the city’s fascinating histories. Learn about Juliet’s Balcony, which sits upon a 14th-century gothic building said to have inspired Shakespeare’s famous monologue in Romeo and Juliet. Parade through the sprawling Piazza delle Erbe, Verona’s bustling main square. Learn about 2 millennia of Roman and Italian history as you gaze upon the Roman Bridge, dating back to 100 BCE, before stopping by the Basilica of San Zeno, which broke ground in the 10th century. After experiencing Verona, you’ll hop back on the train to Venice with included return tickets.

Enjoy this private full day tour of Venice from Milan with a local tour guide. You will take the fast train from Milan to Venice early in the morning (exact time to confirm). Once in Venice you will meet your private official tour guide in Santa Lucia train Station to start your 3 hours guided tour. Venice is one of the most visited cities of whole Europe. The city how it is nowadays is similar to how it was at the moment when it was founded. In this private walking tour you will get to know some of the most representative places of this wonderful city. Amongst other monuments and sights you can get to know: • Dogge's Palace • Saint Mark's Square • Rialto Bridge • Saint Mark´s Basilique (entrance included in the price of this tour) • Much more! Your official tour guide can recommend a very nice place to have lunch. Then, you will have some time free to wander around the city. In the afternoon, you will take yous fast train back to Milan (time to confirm).

If you are visiting Rome and wondering about the day trip to Venice, stop wondering. It is a great day - and, yes, a long worthwhile day - but you will not regret taking the time to visit this Italian unique city. Explore the city's network of canals, including the Grand Canal, St Marks cathedral, and St Marks basilica. Feel Venice in one day on this lasting memory private tour from Rome that includes visiting St. Mark's cathedral without standing in line. Visit Murano glass factory and listening to a glass blowing presentation. When you arrive in the canal city, discover its many charms take a gondola ride, walk across bridges, admire the Grand Canal and see Doge’s place. * Taste the delight of Venetian cuisine with the best osterias and Baccari. * Explore the amazing monuments, museums, and churches that guard famous relics. Why this tour? If you are strapped for time and want to see Venice in a day, this tour is a way to go!

Our Full-day Private Trip to Venice will start from the Santa Lucia Station. You will be provided return train tickets to Venice from Rome. On arrival into Venice, your guide will meet you at the station, We will visit important monuments, museums, churches that guard famous relics, the great schools of Venice and places where illustrious figures of Venetian art had their place of work in Venice. We will indicate the places where the Venetians meet and have fun in their free time, the best osterias and baccari, as well as the best place to taste a "Spritz" and other delights of Venetian cuisine. We will walk through the foundations and the most important churches in Venice will impact us with their beauty and their history and end the visit with a Memorable Gondola Ride(optional). Our tour will finish at the Santa Lucia station. After which you will board your train back to Rome with the ticket that was provided.

This 3 days tour gives you the privilege to visit 3 of the most beautiful City of Italy. The 6 hour Venice tour will gives you the opportunity to visit the main attractions of Venice, including a trip on the typical Gondola . You will visit the magnificent St. Mark Basilica and the Doges Palace, without the hustle of waiting in line to buy the tickets. Your guide will have them reserved for you!While staying in Venice you cannot miss a trip to the nearby city of Treviso.The so called “Little Venice” is easily reachable by train from Venice’s main train station, start your journey and meet your guide at Treviso Train Station. Thanks to this private tour, you will get to enjoy Treviso with the expertise of a local guide that will show you in 3 hours all the main attractions.If you are staying in Venice you cannot miss a trip to the city of love, Verona.In just 2 hours you will get to see the most important sites of the city, including where Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was set.

Our Full-day Private Trip to Venice will start from the Santa Lucia Station. You will be provided return train tickets to Venice from Florence. On arrival into Venice, your guide will meet you at the station, We will visit important monuments, museums, churches that guard famous relics, the great schools of Venice and places where illustrious figures of Venetian art had their place of work in Venice. We will indicate the places where the Venetians meet and have fun in their free time, the best osterias and baccari, as well as the best place to taste a "Spritz" and other delights of Venetian cuisine. We will walk through the foundations and the most important churches in Venice will impact us with their beauty and their history and end the visit with a Memorable Gondola Ride(optional). Our tour will finish at the Santa Lucia station. After which you will board your train back to Florence with the ticket that was provided.

Explore Rome, including a hop-on hop-off bus tour and tickets to the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican, during this 16-hour day trip from Venice. Board a high speed train bound for Rome, then transfer to a sightseeing bus upon arrival at Rome's Termini station. Take advantage of the flexibility to spend as much time as you like at any of Rome's attractions. See the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel with an expert guide who will provide informative commentary about the famous works of art. All entrance fees, bus and train tickets are included.

Enjoy this private full day tour of Verona from Venice with a local tour guide. You will take the fast train from Venice to Verona early in the morning (exact time to confirm). Once in Verona you will meet your private official tour guide in Puorta Nuova Station to start your 2.5 hours guided tour. Verona is one of the most beautiful cities of northern Italy. Besides being where the tragic love story of Romeo & Juliet happened, the city has a lot to offer. You will visit the roman arena, which is located in Piazza Bra and visit one of the oldest squares of the city, Piazza Delle Erbe. In between many other things, you will get to know, together with a private official tour guide, the best of Verona. Your official tour guide can recommend a very nice place to have lunch. Then, you will have some time free to wander around the city. In the afternoon, you will take yous fast train back to Venice (time to confirm).

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.

Explore the natural beauty of Verona and Garda Lake during this 3-day private tour from Venice or Milan. Journey to Verona by train, then take an excursion to Sirmione to see the Grotte di Sirmione, an archaeological site dating from ancient Roman times. Take a historical walking tour of Verona, complete with a local food and wine tasting. Take advantage of the personal attention and flexibility that a private tour affords to customize your itinerary. Train tickets, all activities and overnight accommodations in a 3-star hotel in Verona with breakfast are included.