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Venice Made Easy: Premium Small-Group Tour from Ravenna Port

By Vexperio
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$803 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

The perfect choice for cruise passengers disembarking in Ravenna and continuing their journey in Venice. More than just a transfer, this premium small-group experience turns travel day into an unforgettable Venetian adventure.

Travel comfortably from Ravenna to Venice while your luggage is securely handled and stored, allowing you to explore completely hands-free. Discover Venice with an expert local guide and enjoy two of the city's most iconic experiences: a private water taxi ride along the Grand Canal and a traditional gondola ride through its charming canals.

With a maximum of just 10 guests per guide, you'll enjoy a more personal experience while visiting highlights such as St. Mark's Square, the Doge's Palace, the Rialto Bridge, and the lively Rialto Market.

Unlike standard shore excursions, this tour is designed specifically for disembarking cruise guests and ends in Venice, making it the easiest and most enjoyable way to continue to your hotel, train station, or airport.

Activity location

  • Cruise Port - Ravenna
    • 48123, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Cruise Port - Ravenna
    • 48123, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Check availability

Private Deluxe Tour -Disembark

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Private Tour: This option includes a private vehicle and driver, as well as a private tour guide in Venice, and a private gondola ride.
For Disembarking Passengers: This option is for disembarking passengers with a 1-way transfer from Ravenna Port to city of Venice.
Venice Drop-Off: We can drop you off at a hotel in Venice, or at a train station. An airport pickup would come at an additional charge.

Price details
NZ$3,744.74 x 1 AdultNZ$3,744.74
Total
Price is NZ$3,744.74

Shared Deluxe Tour - Disembark

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

By Boat & Gondola: Luxury Venice tour: boat & gondola rides for intimate sightseeing, bypassing crowds & bridges.
From Ravenna: This tour starts at the Ravenna cruise ship port and ends in Venice
Luxury Small Group Tour: Only 11 passengers maximum per tour guide.
1-way transfer: For disembarking passengers who are not returning to the port.
Shared Transfer, Tour, Gondola: This option is for a ticket for a shared transfer, tour and gondola from the Ravenna Port. It ends in Venice.

Language options: English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$803.31 x 1 AdultNZ$803.31
Total
Price is NZ$803.31

Private Deluxe Tour Round-Trip

  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

Private Tour: This option includes a private vehicle and driver, as well as a private tour guide in Venice, and a private gondola ride.
Duration: 10 hours
With Port Round-Trip: For cruise ship passengers docking in the Ravenna Port. It includes a pick-up and drop-off at the port.
Drop off: Includes a drop-off back at your cruise ship.

Price details
NZ$4,705.09 x 1 AdultNZ$4,705.09
Total
Price is NZ$4,705.09

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Luggage transport from the cruise ship and secure luggage storage in Venice while you explore
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Air conditioned van on the journey from Ravenna Cruise Ship Port to Venice
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private water taxi ride along the Grand Canal, showcasing Venice's historic palaces and waterways
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Traditional Venice gondola ride (approximately 25 minutes) with a maximum of 5 guests per gondola
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Premium small-group experience with a maximum of 10 guests per guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional experienced local tour guide in Venice
  • What's includedWhat's included
    24/7 Customer support, assistance with other arrangements and tours
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees (none will be required during your tour)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Inside visits to the Basilica and Doge Palace are not included
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour is not wheelchair or scooter accessible
  • Please bring some change in EUR for toilet stops, drinks and for lunch. Please ask our tour guide in Venice to arrange for a stop at an ATM if you do not have EUR with you. US dollars are not accepted in Italy.

Activity itinerary

Cruise Port - Ravenna

  • 30m
Meet your professional driver directly at the Ravenna cruise port and relax in a modern, air-conditioned vehicle. Sit back and enjoy the scenic journey through the Italian countryside as you make your way to Venice, with the transfer taking approximately 2.5 hours.

Piazzale Roma

  • 30m
Upon arrival in Venice, you'll meet your local guide and leave your luggage in secure storage, allowing you to explore the city completely hands-free. With groups limited to just 10 guests per guide, you'll enjoy a more personal and relaxed experience. Then comes one of the true highlights of the day: a private water taxi ride along the legendary Grand Canal. Glide past magnificent palaces, elegant churches, and centuries-old merchant houses as your guide brings Venice's fascinating history to life. Unlike most visitors, you'll experience the city the way Venetians were meant to be seen: from the water. Relax and take in spectacular views as you travel through the heart of Venice towards St. Mark's Square, avoiding crowded bridges and long walks while enjoying one of the most iconic arrivals in all of Italy.

Piazza San Marco

  • 1h
No visit to Venice would be complete without seeing the spectacular St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), often described as the drawing room of Europe. As Venice's only true square and its historic centre, it is surrounded by some of the city's most famous landmarks and offers an unforgettable glimpse into the grandeur of the former Venetian Republic. Your guide will bring its history to life as you explore this remarkable setting.

Basilica di San Marco

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
As you explore St. Mark's Square, your guide will point out the magnificent St. Mark's Basilica, famous for its dazzling golden mosaics and remarkable Byzantine architecture. You will also see the elegant Clock Tower and the iconic Campanile (Bell Tower), one of Venice's most recognisable landmarks. Along the way, your guide will share fascinating stories about the history, traditions, and symbols that have made this area the heart of Venice for centuries.

Doge's Palace

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket not included
Standing proudly beside St. Mark's Basilica, the magnificent Doge's Palace is one of Venice's most celebrated landmarks. For centuries, it served as the seat of government of the powerful Venetian Republic. Admire its stunning Gothic architecture as your guide reveals the stories of the doges, political intrigue, and remarkable history that unfolded within its walls.

Mercati di Rialto

  • 40m
Continue to the vibrant Rialto area, one of the most lively and authentic parts of Venice. Explore the historic market district, where locals and visitors alike gather among colourful stalls selling fresh produce, seafood, and regional specialities. You'll have time to browse local delicacies, pick up souvenirs, or enjoy a refreshing drink while soaking up the atmosphere. This is also the perfect place to admire the iconic Rialto Bridge, the oldest and most famous bridge spanning the Grand Canal. Offering spectacular views of Venice's waterways and bustling city life, it remains one of the city's most photographed landmarks.

Ponte di Rialto

  • 20m
Take advantage of some free time to explore Venice at your own pace. Browse elegant boutiques, shop for souvenirs, enjoy a snack or aperitivo, or simply admire the beauty of the city's canals and historic architecture. If you prefer, continue with your guide to the iconic Rialto Bridge and market district, where you'll discover the fascinating history of Venice's merchants and traders, whose wealth and influence helped shape the city for centuries.

Piazza San Marco

  • 30m
One of the highlights of your day in Venice is a traditional gondola ride through the city's romantic canals. Drift past historic palaces, charming bridges, and secluded waterways while experiencing Venice from the perspective that has defined the city for centuries. Away from the busy streets, you'll discover a quieter and more intimate side of Venice that many visitors never see. Each gondola accommodates a maximum of 5 guests, ensuring a more comfortable and enjoyable experience.

Piazzale Roma

  • 20m
As your day draws to a close, we return to Piazzale Roma, where your luggage has been safely stored throughout your tour. Your guide will be on hand to assist with onward travel- whether arranging a private taxi or helping you navigate public transport to your hotel, airport, or train station. For guests booking a private tour, seamless transfer arrangements can be made in advance, so your journey continues without a moment's interruption. Simply reach out to us and we'll take care of the details.

Location

Activity location

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    Cruise Port - Ravenna
    • 48123, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Cruise Port - Ravenna
    • 48123, Ravenna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

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