



Experience the magic of Venice in just one day with this tour departing from Florence by high-speed train. From the grandeur of St. Mark’s Square to the quiet charm of its canals, Venice is a city like no other—romantic, timeless, and utterly unique. This guided day trip is the perfect way to discover “La Serenissima” without needing an overnight stay. Early morning you will board a high-speed train to Venice Santa Lucia Station, where you will enjoy a comfortable ride across the Italian countryside. Upon arrival, set off on a guided walking tour of Venice’s most iconic sites. Learn about Venice’s history as a maritime republic, its unique architecture, and its enduring cultural legacy. Ask your guide for recommendations on where to try local specialties like sarde in saor, cicchetti, or fresh seafood risotto: feel like a local! In the afternoon, take the train back to Florence Santa Maria Novella train station, with memories of a truly enchanting day.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $643.
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 14.
After a 2.5 hours train ride from Florence, you will meet the guide and start the tour. Grand Canal, the largest canal in Venice, built in Venetian-Gothic style. Venice’s canals, which cross the city like streets, are one of the most notable feature of Venice. The largest is the Grand Canal, which divides the city in two, with its four kilometers in length.
Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci, or the 'leaning clocktower', was designed by Simone Sorella and completed in 1592. It apparently started tilting from the beginning of its construction. Like its adjoining church, the bell tower was built by and for the Greek community in Venice, primarily sailors and merchants. You will also have the chance to see the Sanctuary of St.Lucy.
The widest street in Venice. The entire route, which is made up of wide streets connected by bridges, was created during the 19th century to create rapid pedestrian access between Rialto and the railway station, demolishing the buildings that would otherwise delimit a long tortuous path between narrow streets.
The Rialto bridge is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice. It is famous for both its architecture and its history. For years it was the hub of Venice's economy.
St. Mark's square is the principal public square in Venice and is one of the most fascinating squares in the world, so much so that Napoleon Bonaparte defined it as "the most beautiful hall in Europe". Near the square there is the Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, commonly known as St Mark's Basilica, is the cathedral church of the Patriarchate of Venice. The interior of the domes, the vaults, and the upper walls were slowly covered with gold-ground mosaics depicting saints, prophets, and biblical scenes.
Called the Bridge of Sighs by locals, this emblematic monument of Venice was built in the 1600s and connects the Doge's Palace with the historic prison on the other side of the canal. It was given this name because tradition has it that, at the time of the Serenissima, the prisoners, crossing it, sighed at the prospect of seeing the outside world for the last time.
The Church of San Zaccaria is a 15th-century former monastic church in central Venice. It is a large edifice, located in the Campo San Zaccaria. The present church was built between 1458 and 1515. The facade is a harmonious Venetian mixture of late-Gothic and Renaissance styles.
The Ponte dell'Accademia is one of only four bridges to span the Grand Canal in Venice. It crosses near the southern end of the canal, and is named for the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia.
The squero of San Trovaso is one of the oldest and most famous Venetian squeros. The squero is the classic shipyard where small-sized boats such as gondolas are repaired. Have a peek at how a gondola is made or repaired!
Reach the beautiful Campo San Pantalon to admire the beautiful painting by Banksy commonly referred to as "the shipwrecked/migrant child".
Campo Santa Margherita is a city square in the sestiere of Dorsoduro of Venice. It is located near university buildings and serves as a gathering place for students at the end of the day.
Piazzale Roma is a square at the entrance of the city, at the end of the Ponte della Libertà. Piazzale Roma and nearby Tronchetto island are the only places in Venice's insular urban core accessible to ground motor vehicles, such as automobiles and buses.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Venice Day Trip from Florence by High Speed Train lasts about 11 hours. The itinerary has 12 stops.
Prices start at $378 per person for this Florence experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $643. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please note that our tour guide will wait for you in Venice. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Your own group can be up to 8 people on one booking; no other travellers join.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap Infants from 0 to 3 years old can sit on laps during the train ride
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by ROMAETRAVEL.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Venice Day Trip from Florence by High Speed Train | 11 hours | 4.4 (5) | $378 | |
From Florence: Explore Venice on a Semi-Private Day Tour by Train | 10 hours | 4.7 (13) | $483 | View |
Florence to Rome High-Speed Train & Lunch & Optional City Tour | 4–6 hours | — | $140 | View |
Florence Day Trip from Milan by Train + Uffizi & Guide | 11–12 hours | — | $664 | View |
Private Day Trip to Florence with Duomo Visit from Rome by Train | 8–10 hours | — | $557 | View |
From Florence to Venice: A Day Trip to the Floating City | 14–15 hours | 4.5 (109) | $135 | View |
Florence: Day Trip to Venice with Bell Tower Tickets | 10 hours | 3.6 (8) | $202 | View |