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Full Day Majestic Venice Tour with Canal Ride from Trieste

Recommended by 94% of travelers
Trieste, Italy
  • 7 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Port pick up and drop off
    • Comfy air-conditioned transportation
    • Certified English speaking guide services ( except self-guided tour option)
    • Leisure time saved in Venice
    • Guaranteed timely return to the port
    • Boat ride ( except self-guided tour option)
    • Lunch
    • Tourist tax 10 eur

    Meeting and Pickup

    Pickup point

    • Cruise Pier Trieste
      Stazione Marittima, Molo dei Bersaglieri, 3, 34123 Trieste TS, Italy

    Pickup details

    We will be waiting for you RIGHT OUTSIDE THE CRUISE TERMINAL GATE, holding a ‘ J A T ‘ sign for easy identification. Please note, that THE PICKUP TIME STATED IN YOUR BOOKING CONFIRMATION IS APPROXIMATE AND MAY BE ADJUSTED The precise meeting time will be communicated to you via a subsequent email and message as your tour date approaches.

    Itinerary

    1

    Trieste Terminal Passeggeri

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Canale della Giudecca - Giudecca Canal

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Basilica Dei Santi Giovanni E Paolo

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Ponte di Rialto

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    Basilica di San Marco

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    6

    Palazzo Ducale

    20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    7

    Piazza San Marco

    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Trieste Terminal Passeggeri

    2 hours Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • Please be advised that this tour is not wheelchair or scooter accessible and may not be suitable for individuals with limited mobility.
    • Please note that the start time displayed on our website is a general estimate for the activity's commencement and may not correspond to your specific pick-up time. We recommend checking your email at least 12 hours before your scheduled activity to receive comprehensive pick-up information, which will include the exact location, identifying signage, and the precise pick-up time. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via email, WhatsApp, or phone.
    • Please be aware that the order of the tour itinerary may be subject to change due to factors such as traffic, crowds, and unexpected circumstances. Nevertheless, we assure you that we will do our best to ensure that all destinations listed in the tour itinerary are visited
    • Please note that guide services are not provided during the transfers to and from the port.t
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.6
    based on 17 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great Venice tour

    Laurene_A, Nov 2025
    It was very easy to find our tour guide as we left the cruise ship holding a sign with JAT on it The tour was very organized and on time. We rode in a motor coach for about 2 hours from Trieste to Venice. We then got on a water taxi to Venice. When we got there we were separated into groups of about 20 and a local guide gave us a tour of Venice for about an hour. We then had 1 1/2 hours to explore on our own , have a very nice lunch and if we wanted a gondola ride ( not included) We then met our group guide to board the water taxi and take the bus back to Trieste. Venice was beautiful and full of wonderful architecture and history.

    Good day in Venice

    SARA_T, Oct 2025
    Very organized. Good communication. We left the speaker portion of the tour early and elected to self guide after a restroom break. Guide was great but just the transportation was worth it.

    Don’t Take

    MaryJo_H, Oct 2025
    No Gondola ride included. Driver got lost. Meeting points in Venice kept changing. Our group kept getting handed off to different guides who didn’t seem to care if people were missing. When I tried to contact the operator BEFORE booking to get questions answered, I got no response. I have never had trouble with tours through Viator but this one is a waste of money!

    Response from Host, Oct 2025

    We’re sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with the services. Please allow us to address the concerns raised: 1. Please note that the Gondola ride has never been advertised as part of this tour. The experience includes a boat canal ride, which is entirely different from the traditional gondola ride that remains available during your free time in Venice. 2. We do not change meeting points, either in Trieste or Venice. To ensure you meet your guide and driver without difficulty, we strongly recommend following the exact pickup locations provided. If you have trouble finding them, please use the Google Maps links included in your instructions. 3. Our Customer Care Team is always available for any inquiries or questions you may have. When booking future activities, we highly recommend basing your expectations on the official tour description, inclusions, and itinerary, rather than on personal assumptions. Wishing you safe and happy travels!

    Excellent Shore Excursion for Venice First-Timers

    Michael_B, Sep 2025
    The Full Day Majestic Venice Tour with Canal Ride from Trieste was the perfect introduction to Venice, especially from the gateway cruise port of Trieste. The tour was excellent on all fronts: timely, well-staffed, and organized to make the best use of time for a one-day shore excursion. There are a lot of moving parts to make it to Venice and back to Trieste in one day but the tour staff made it happen like clockwork. First, we greatly appreciated the pre-tour communications via email and WhatsApp, which gave us pertinent info on where and when to meet and phone numbers for reaching our escort and guide. Second, the tour hosts were well-organized: (1) Marzia was at the port entrance, greeting and directing participants; (2) Michelangelo was our tour escort, handling logistics and narration on the round trip bus- and canal-ride to Venice, as well as greeting us at the assigned rendezvous point; and (3) Elena was our Venice city guide, who provided audio narration as she guided us through the labyrinth that is Venice. Each of the above individuals excelled in their respective roles. In addition, the bus appeared new and clean and was helmed by a safe driver. Given the complexities of an excursion of this type and length, we appreciated the number of support staff provided for just 21 participants, far fewer guests than typically found on a ship-sponsored excursion. Everything promised in the tour description was delivered in a timely manner, at an appropriate pace, and by knowledgeable escorts and guides. In addition, the tour afforded us a modicum of free-time in Venice. We heartily recommend this tour for first-time visitors to Venice!

    If you arrive in Trieste it is a great day trip.

    Jerry_S, May 2024
    Our guide Helen was very knowledgeable about the city and we enjoyed the history that she shared. The tour was really more than we wanted to spend because of the small number in the group but we were happy that we included this pre cruise activity.

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