Our Venice in 1 Day package is the best value in tours & excursions of the city of Venice! In two very different & diverse tours you'll have a thorough introduction to the city of Venice and learn why many regard it as the most unique city in the world!

AT 2.00 p.m. - ORIGINAL VENICE WALK - Visit St. Mark's square and learn the history that lies behind the walls of its most famous landmarks; the Basilica an its Byzantine heritage, the Doge's Palace and its adjoining prisons, that retain the true secrets to comprehend how a city built on swamps became one of the most enlightened cities in the western world.

Then, leave the crowds behind to discover the "real Venice". Enter a labyrinth of narrow passageways and alleys where an enchanting city of meandering canals punctuated by delicate bridges awaits you. Explore the lively Campo Santa Maria Formosa with its outstanding Gothic Palaces and at the Scuola di San Marco learn about the famous trade schools of Venice that providedthe foundations of the great mercantile empire.

And, through the sights and historical narrations learn how illustrious Venetians, the likes of Marco Polo, and more common citizens made this city of stone a vibrant and magical place. See Marco Polo's House and enjoy tales of this legendary globe-trotting Venetian.

Admire the Church of San Giovanni e Paolo "the Pantheon of Venice", enter an old merchants warehouse and see the most beautiful well-head in Venice.  And, of course, discover how Venice is today and how it is to live in the most unique city in the World, though not the most practical. Before finishing the tour near the Rialto bridge.

AT - 4.30 p.m. - GRAND CANAL BOAT TOUR - Enjoy a relaxing and rewarding cruise along the Grand Canal where you'll learn the history and stories about the stunning palaces and churches that line its banks, as well as a few anecdotes about the famous people who have along Venice's most important street. Including a glass or two of sparkling Prosecco wine, you'll also have a fascinating tour of the minor canals of Venice to complete your Venice in 1 Day package.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Price does not include transportation from Florence. You can take the Eurostar train from Florence at 8.39 a.m. arriving in Venice at 11.28 a.m. From the railway station take the #82 Water-Bus to San Marco and the entrance to the Royal Gardens, meeting point for the tour, is a 100 metres on your right (See Map below & above).

To return to Florence after the walking tour and boat tour of Venice, take the #82 Water-bus back to the railway station to connect with the Eurostar train departing Venice at 7.14 p.m. arriving at Florence at 11.00 p.m. Resevations can be made @ www.trenitalia.it