Which areas of Venice are most tours based in when starting their journey?

Venice tour starting points cluster around three key neighborhoods. The San Marco district puts visitors steps from the iconic square while the Santa Croce area near Piazzale Roma and Cannaregio district by the train station offer convenient access points. Accommodations range from the canal-side Hotel San Cassiano in San Polo to the practical Hotel Villa Rosa near Santa Lucia station and Hotel Mercure in mainland Mestre. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "Our hotel location near St. Mark's Square was perfect for exploring Venice's main attractions."

What transportation options are available from Venice Marco Polo Airport to tour starting points?

Private water taxis whisk travelers from Marco Polo Airport to Venice hotels in about 45 minutes offering an introduction to the city's waterways. Those arriving at Piazzale Roma should expect a 700-meter walk to their hotel as Venice's streets are car-free. Hotels like Mercure and Delfino provide straightforward airport access. One TourRadar traveler noted: "The water taxi transfer was seamless and gave us our first magical view of Venice."

What's included in the first days' sightseeing in Venice?

Day one typically features a guided walk through the atmospheric Cannaregio district followed by visits to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace. Many tours include a climb up the San Giorgio Maggiore bell tower for city views and a Vaporetto pass for water bus travel. One TourRadar traveler shared: "Our initial walking tour helped us get oriented and the Doge's Palace visit was a highlight."

What's the best time of year to start a tour in Venice?

Venice welcomes tour groups from April through October with the busiest period falling between June and September. Local hotels maintain consistent service standards year-round including the well-positioned San Cassiano and Mercure properties. According to a TourRadar traveler: "We started our tour in May and the weather was perfect - not too hot and fewer crowds than summer months."

What are the best day trips from Venice included in tours?

Day trips from Venice focus on three main destinations: Murano's centuries-old glass workshops Burano's rainbow-colored fishing houses and the rolling hills of the Prosecco wine region. The "Venice & Jewels of Veneto" tour covers all three islands plus less-visited Torcello. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "The Murano glass-blowing demonstration was fascinating and Burano's colorful houses were a photographer's dream."

What type of accommodations can I expect in Venice?

Venice tour accommodations typically feature 3-4 star properties like the Hotel Continental or Hotel San Cassiano in central locations. Some itineraries include unique options such as stays aboard the S.S. La Venezia river ship. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "The hotels were in excellent locations making it easy to explore the city even during free time."

What's the typical length of Venice tours and what destinations do they cover?

Venice serves as the starting point for tours lasting 8-14 days that continue south to Florence Rome and the Amalfi Coast. Most itineraries spend 2-3 nights in Venice at properties like Hotel Antico Doge or Villa Barbarich before moving onward. A guest commented "We had an amazing time traveling from Venice through Tuscany down to the stunning Amalfi Coast."

Italy Tours from Venice

Find your perfect adventure! We have 110 tours of Italy that start in Venice, Italy. The most popular month is June, and tour lengths range between 3 and 17 days.

10 best Italy tour packages from Venice

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Best of Italy in One Week (Venice, Florence, Rome!)
5.0 (6 traveler reviews)
"Everything went perfectly, the hotels were great, all air conditioned, passes for the vaporetti in Venice were so useful."
Kathryn, traveled in June
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Venice, Florence, Rome
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Central Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
WiseYatra
11% Off
From $1,540
US$1,370per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Venice to Florence, Naples & Rome (3 Star) - 11 days
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"The tour delivered as promised – with comfortable hotels and just the right level of organized activities and free time."
Mark, traveled in July
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Venice, Florence, Naples, Pompeii, Capri, Amalfi, Rome
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Amalfi CoastSouth ItalyCampania+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
30% Off
From $2,370
US$1,659per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Italy in 5 days (covering Venice, Florence and Rome)
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Family vacations have come to mean not just time spent together relaxing, but also to travel and explore the world."
Aruna, traveled in May
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Venice, Florence, Rome
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Central Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
WiseYatra
11% Off
From $1,230
US$1,094per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
Venice to Florence, Naples & Rome (4 Star) - 11 days
3.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Venice, Florence, Naples, Pompeii, Capri, Amalfi, Rome
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Amalfi CoastSouth ItalyCampania+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
On The Go Tours
30% Off
From $2,630
US$1,841per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Explorer
5 Days in Italy (Venice & Rome!)
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"Everything was handled perfectly by the company with no issues."
Marlana, traveled in May
Duration
5 days
Destinations
Venice, Rome
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Operated in
English
Operator
WiseYatra
18% Off
From $1,185
US$972per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Timeless Italy | Venice, Rome & Sorrento 4★ W/Pasta Class
4.3 (9 traveler reviews)
"The accommodations were not needed in Venice, but our stays in Roma and Amalfi were lovely."
Jonathan, traveled in March
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Venice, Rome, Sorrento, Amalfi, Naples
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Wanderful Holidays LLC
21% Off
From $2,799
US$2,211per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Essential Italy
3.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Venice, Verona, Lake Garda, Parma, La Spezia, Cinque Terre,Pisa,Florence,Rome+3 more
Age Range
Ages 18-35
Operated in
English
Operator
Intrepid Travel
21% Off
From
US$1,995per person
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In-depth Cultural
Flavors of Italy & Amalfi Coast
3.7 (15 traveler reviews)
"A very professional and organized company it was a pleasure to deal with the company."
RICK, traveled in September
Duration
11 days
Destinations
Venice, Florence, Rome, Pompeii, Sorrento, Capri
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Amalfi CoastSouth ItalyCampania+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
Wingbuddy
21% Off
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US$2,049per person
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Ultimate Italian Adventure: Venice, Rome, and Amalfi Coast Experience
5.0 (1 traveler review)
"The transfers, tours, selected hotels and days for us to do our own thing were well considered and worked really well."
Trisha, traveled in August
Duration
10 days
Destinations
Venice, Rome, Sorrento, Naples
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
South Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Wonderful Holidays UK
15% Off
From $3,216
US$2,734per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
Flavors of Italy
4.7 (9 traveler reviews)
"Thank you for contributing to an exceptional travel experience."
DONNA, traveled in November
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Venice, Florence, Rome
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Central Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Wingbuddy
15% Off
From
US$899per person
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Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento: essential (3* hotels) low carbon tour by train
3.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
9 days
Destinations
Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Central Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Meet and Greet Italy
20% Off
From $2,816
US$2,253per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Venice, Florence, Rome: signature (4* hotels) low carbon tour by train
4.4 (15 traveler reviews)
"The travel agency was responsive and patient with all of my questions. The trip was fantastic and I am completely satisfied."
CJ, traveled in October
Duration
7 days
Destinations
Venice, Florence, Rome
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Country Region
Central Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Meet and Greet Italy
20% Off
From $1,769
US$1,415per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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In-depth Cultural
The Dolomites and Prosecco, Self-Drive
5.0 (1 traveler review)
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Venice, Ampezzo, Bolzano, Merano, Egna, Treviso
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Northern ItalyItalian AlpsAlps+2 more
Operated in
English
Operator
TUI Italia
15% Off
From $1,468
US$1,248per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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Bicycle
Cycle Dolomites, Lake Garda and Verona
4.6 (20 traveler reviews)
"A most enjoyable trip. Very sociable and good fun."
Tony, traveled in September
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Venice, Merano, Bolzano, Caldaro, Trento, Garda, Verona,Soave,Mestre+2 more
Age Range
Ages 16+
Country Region
Northern Italy
Operated in
English
Operator
Explore!
20% Off
From $3,040
US$2,430per person
Price based on Shared Room
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Explorer
North of Italy, Private Tour
5.0 (2 traveler reviews)
"Loved the tour and was happily surprised at the lodging locations and quality. We experienced so much that was northern Italy beyond what is highlighted in typical guidebooks."
Lorae, traveled in September
Duration
8 days
Destinations
Venice, Verona, Lake Como, Bellagio, Como, Milan
Age Range
All Ages Welcome
Regions
Northern ItalyLombardyItalian AlpsAlpsLake ComoItalian Lakes DistrictItaly & Switzerland Lakes+6 more
Operated in
English, German,Italian,French,Spanish+3 more
Operator
TUI Italia
15% Off
From $3,330
US$2,830per person
Price based on Private Double Room
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