The 2 Best Train Experiences in Florence

1.Explore Venice in a Full Day Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 9 reviews · 10 hours · from $433Our pick

Spend about five hours in Venice on a 10-hour day trip from Florence, with fast-train tickets, vaporetto fares, hotel transfers, and a tour leader included. You’ll see the Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Grand Canal. English- and Spanish-speaking guides have included Rashi and Juliana; a gondola ride costs extra.

“We had a great tour! Rashi handled all of the details and made the entire day smooth and stress free. She helped us get the most out of our day trip to Venice!”

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2.Private Tour from Florence: Venice Full Day Tour by Train

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 8 reviews · from $388Best value

Travel from Florence to Venice by second-class high-speed train, then explore with a private guide at a pace shaped around your interests. The route takes in the Grand Canal, Rialto Bridge, St. Mark’s Square, the Bridge of Sighs, and quieter corners such as a working gondola yard. Guides Droğan and Su have been praised for engaging, informative tours.

“Our tour guide, Su, was amazing! She communicated before the tour, met us at the exact spot designated and gave such an awesome tour. We had a great time and she let us explore stores we wanted as well. We learned so much and saw beautiful Venice in such a fun way. I hope you get Su for your tour guide!”

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