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From Verona: Venice Guided Day Trip with St. Mark's Basilica
Skip the line to see golden mosaics, plus enjoy an off-the-beaten-path walking tour and free time
10 h
Max 16 Guests
For over a thousand years, Venice has risen from the Adriatic lagoon as a floating marvel of Byzantine grandeur and Renaissance artistry. Seeing it in person is unforgettable, and this guided day trip from Verona is the smartest way to do it. Travel by high-speed train, explore hidden neighborhoods with a local guide, and skip the ticket lines at St. Mark's Basilica to witness golden mosaics that have captivated travelers for centuries. Round-trip transport and two hours of free time included.
What's included
Ride the rails to the Rialto
Expert English-speaking guide
Round-trip high-speed train tickets from Verona
Off-the-beaten-path Venice walking tour
Skip-the-line St. Mark's Basilica entry
Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica
Guide tips
Lunch
Itinerary
Your tour begins at Verona Porta Nuova Train Station
Meet at Verona's main train station and board your high-speed train. Settle into your seat as the train whisks you across Veneto's countryside, where vineyard-covered hills melt into shimmering lagoon views.
Arrive in Venice as the lagoon awakens
Your train glides into Venice Santa Lucia Station about an hour after departure. Step onto the platform and spot your guide near the statue of Santa Maria Immacolata, ready to unlock Venice's quieter side.
Wander Venice's forgotten neighborhoods
Escape the throngs as your guide weaves you through tranquil residential lanes in Santa Croce and San Polo. Discover Renaissance treasures like S. Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and feel centuries of history echo through narrow alleyways.
Enter St. Mark's golden Byzantine cathedral
Skip the long ticket lines and step into Venice's crown jewel, built in the 11th century to honor St. Mark the Evangelist. Gaze up at glittering golden mosaics that tell stories of Venetian power, faith, and artistic genius.
Savor free time in the floating city
With two unscripted hours, lose yourself in hidden piazzas, taste cicchetti at a tucked-away bacaro, or simply perch canalside watching gondolas glide past. Your guide shares insider spots before you wander off on your own adventure.
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Fri, 26 Jun 2026
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