About this tour
A full-day private excursion from Rome to Venice via business-class train, combining a guided walk through the city's canal-threaded centre with visits to the glassblowing workshops of Murano and the pastel-hued fishing villages of Burano. You'll see the Basilica di San Marco or Doge's Palace, experience a 45-minute gondola ride, and return to Rome by evening. Fifteen to sixteen hours total, with a private escort and luxury car transfers at both ends.
Highlights
- Business-class train return journey from Rome to Venice
- Private water taxi through Murano and Burano lagoon islands
- Live glassblowing demonstration in Murano's artisan studios
- 45-minute gondola ride on Venetian waterways
- Guided walk through Venice's alleyways, bridges and squares
- Entry to San Marco Basilica with Pala d'Oro or Doge's Palace
- Free time to wander Burano's coloured fishermen's houses
What to expect
You'll be collected by private car and driven to the station for your business-class train to Venice. On arrival, your English-speaking guide meets you for a three-hour walk navigating the city's tight grid of canals, narrow passages and sudden piazzas—Venice has no roads, only water. You'll visit one of the major basilicas, then board a private water taxi to Murano, where you'll watch a glassblower craft pieces by hand. Continue to Burano for unscheduled time among the fishermen's cottages painted in jewel tones. Your 45-minute gondola ride follows before the return train journey.
Good to know
Wear comfortable walking shoes; Venice's pavements are uneven and often wet. The itinerary involves modest walking but no strenuous climbing. Infants travel free on adult laps; prams are permitted. Meals and tips are not included. Burano has basic cafés if you want refreshment there.
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