Venice from Trieste Port - Transfer or Tour for Cruise Passengers
Recommended by 93% of travelers
Trieste, Italy
- 6 to 8 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
When your cruise ends in Trieste, make your journey to Venice seamless with one of three options. Choose from a comfortable van transfer to Venice, a transfer plus guided walking tour of the city, or a deluxe tour combining a transfer with a private water taxi, guided tour, and a gondola ride. You can go at your own pace, since this is not a large group tour, and have your luggage handled during the experience.
- Traveler pickup from Trieste provided for ease
- Choose from three options to fit your schedule
- Learn all about Venice from your personal tour guide (if option selected)
- Enjoy the views from your included Gondola ride (if option selected)
What's Included
- Modern, comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle
- Luggage transportation from the ship to Venice
- For guided tour options: professional experienced local tour guide in Venice
- For guided tour options: luggage storage in Venice during the tour
- 'Transfer plus walking tour' includes a 2.5h transfer, and a 4h walking tour
- 'Transfer plus deluxe tour' includes a 2.5h transfer, and a 4h tour with gondola and water taxi
- Entrance fees (none will be required during your tour)
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Transfer to your next destination. Can be arranged additionally if requested (at extra charge).
- Inside visit at the Basilica or Doge Palace is not included in the tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Cruise Pier TriesteStazione Marittima, Molo dei Bersaglieri, 3, 34123 Trieste TS, Italy
Your driver will meet you outside of your cruise ship with a welcome board that reads "VEXPERIO" and your name.
End point
- Piazzale Roma, 30135 Venezia VE, Italy
The transfer ends at Piazzale Roma, the last point in Venice accessible by car. Guided tours conclude either at Piazzale Roma or at your hotel (depending on its location). We will inform you of your tour’s drop-off point in advance.
Itinerary
1
Cruise Pier Trieste
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Piazzale Roma
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Ponte di Rialto
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Piazza San Marco
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basilica di San Marco (Pass By)
Doge's Palace (Pass By)
5
Piazzale Roma
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 9 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please note that due to the distances, and bridges in Venice, our 'Transfer and Walking Tour' option is not recommended for passengers with mobility issues and it is quite strenuous.
- Please bring some change in EUR for toilet stops, beverages and for lunch. Please ask our tour guide in Venice to arrange for a stop at an ATM if you do not have EUR with you. US dollars are not accepted in Italy.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.7
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Joan_W, Jul 2026
The pickup was stressful. 9 am came and went and no driver. We were one of the last people left from our ship waiting for a ride. On the way to Venice there was little to no conversation with the driver, but he was on the phone either making or receiving calls. There was also an issue with the driver as to who our contact was in Venice. I had a hard time understanding what he was looking for and it took me a while to find what he was looking for in my correspondence about this trip. I assumed he would have been told beforehand who we were supposed to meet in Venice. As I said, very stressful.
Once we got to Venice, Adair took over and walked us to our hotel and got us settled. My husband had unfortunately left his backpack on the water taxi and she coordinated with the driver to meet somewhere to retrieve it. She took us on a great orientation tour of the city. Steered us to a great restaurant for a snack and sat with us at the end of the tour to recommend restaurants and things to see and do for the rest of our journey in Venice
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Joan,
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such detailed feedback about your experience.
First of all, we are truly sorry that the pickup and transfer to Venice felt stressful at the beginning of your day.
Regarding the pickup timing, we would like to clarify that the driver was not delayed due to our operations or navigation system. Due to the number of ships docking at the port, the ship authorities required the driver to wait a few meters further from the usual meeting point in order to manage the traffic and passenger flow safely. We understand that this may have caused confusion while you were waiting, and we are sorry for the inconvenience.
Regarding the limited conversation with the driver, this was most likely due to the language barrier. Our drivers are local transfer drivers whose role is to bring guests safely from the port to Venice, and they do not always speak English fluently. The guide is the person who takes over upon arrival in Venice and provides the full assistance, local information, orientation, and support during the tour experience.
As for the phone calls during the drive, we would also like to clarify that these are unfortunately sometimes necessary for operational reasons. The driver needs to inform us at Vexperio, as well as the guide, when the transfer has started, and then remain in contact with the guide to provide updates on the estimated arrival time at Piazzale Roma. On this occasion, due to an accident on the road into Venice, the arrival time was affected and the driver needed to stay in communication with the guide to provide accurate updates. This allowed the guide to adjust the meeting arrangements and also coordinate the water taxi transfer in advance to ensure everything proceeded smoothly.
We are very sorry if these necessary communications affected your transfer experience, but they are essential to make the handover in Venice as seamless as possible.
Thank you again for your honest feedback. Comments like yours are very valuable to us, as they help us improve both the transfer and communication experience for future guests.
Kind regards,
Natalia
Vexperio
Laurie_F, Jun 2026
The transport is excellent. On time, friendly, helpful and engaging. Rok was our driver. Thank you for the smooth ride.
David_S, Jun 2026
Dragan was waiting for us when we disembarked the cruise ship. Very polite. Safe driver. Made a pit stop along the way so we could have a bathroom break. A+.
Brian_A, Jun 2026
Darko was a friendly, knowledgeable driver. Safe and a clean car. He explained the landscape, where to go in Venice, and more.
Cathy_B, Oct 2025
The pick up and everything was on time although we were packed in like sardines and I thought that we had a private water taxi. I also thought we were going to be picked up right in front of our hotel. It turns out if we ordered a water taxi from the Rialto hotel that it would’ve picked us up right in front of the hotel. My husband is on a walker and I made it clear that we wanted to be picked up at the hotel. Although it was to the left of the hotel up and downstairs.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Cathy,
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear that your pickup went smoothly and on time, though we’re sorry to learn that the transfer did not meet your expectations.
After reviewing your booking, we can confirm that you selected the “Transfer Only” option. In our tour description, we specify that this option includes ground transportation from the port to Piazzale Roma, which is the furthest point in Venice accessible by car. Options that include water taxis and guided tours are part of the “Transfer plus Deluxe Tour” package.
We also mentioned in our messages prior to your trip that drop-off would be at Piazzale Roma and provided guidance on how to reach your hotel from there. It seems there may have been a misunderstanding during the phone booking process with Viator, and we’re truly sorry for any confusion this caused—especially given your husband’s mobility needs.
We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us improve communication and ensure all guests have a smooth experience.
Kind regards,
Natalia
Vexperio
Amy_K, Oct 2025
Driver arrived 1 hr later than the 7:30am agreed upon time but our cruise ship did arrived very early at 5:00am. It was very pricy for how long we had to wait. Should have ordered the transfer to arrive later & got off the ship later.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Dear Amy,
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry for any inconvenience caused by the early arrival of your ship. Our transfers are scheduled based on the agreed-upon pickup time, and unfortunately, when ships arrive earlier than expected, it can sometimes create waiting periods.
We appreciate your understanding and hope this experience won’t deter you from joining us on future tours or transfers. Your feedback helps us improve our communication with guests regarding early arrivals.
Best regards,
Natalia
Vexperio
Nanette_D, Sep 2025
Our driver was a very good driver. He was prompt, helpful with luggage, and courteous. Very pleasant. He even waited on us when we were delayed 1 hour getting off our ship!
Carol_B, Aug 2025
Adair was wonderful. She is very knowledgeable and friendly. We would recommend her for sure. Very enjoyable
Sharon_L, May 2025
Driver was fantastic. On time and very personable! Easy to connect with once off our cruise ship! Thanks!
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Sharon,
That is so great to hear you enjoyed the transfer with us!
Thank you again for choosing Vexperio :)
Warm regards,
Magdalena
Vexperio
Kaylene_R, May 2025
The only challenge we had was that the driver didn't speak much English and wasn't able to answer questions we had about things we saw en route to our destination. He was early to pick us up which was great as we disembarked early. The drive was beautiful.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Kaylene,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that your transfer went smoothly and that you enjoyed the beautiful drive — and we’re especially glad the early pickup was convenient for your early disembarkation.
Regarding the communication with the driver, we truly appreciate your understanding. For this booking, you reserved a transfer service, which is why a local driver was assigned. While our drivers are able to communicate basic information in English to assist with the journey, they are not trained to provide commentary or act as guides during the ride.
If your travels bring you back to Trieste or Venice in the future, we would be absolutely thrilled to welcome you again! We would love the opportunity to arrange a personalized tour for you, complete with a knowledgeable guide who can offer insights and stories along the way. Please don’t hesitate to reach out — we’d be happy to create a custom experience tailored just for you.
Warm regards,
Magdalena
Vexperio
Barbara_D, May 2024
Gondola ride. Rialto bridge.
Nice stop for a drink. And of course our wonder guide Claudia
I can’t say enough about how wonderful Claudia was. She interacted well with our daughter and son in law but also was aware of my husband’s difficulties with stairs. She really knew Venice and tried to keep us out of crowds as much as possible.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Barbara,
Your feedback is so kind and sweet! I will let Claudia know asap, she'll be super happy about it too!
It was a pleasure to have your lovely family with us, in Venice, thank you for your trust!
Warm regards,
Magda
Vexperio
Melissa_W, Jul 2023
Incredible day in Venice- our guide Natalia took is all around the city and shared so much information. She was wonderful. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND. The car service picked us up as soon as we got off the ship in Trieste and drove us to Venice. Very easy.
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