Venice Full-Day Tour from Lake Garda

About this experience

Enjoy an 11-hour guided tour to discover Venice, the most romantic city in the world, from Lake Garda. Sightsee with a tour escort through the heart of Venice. During this excursion you will be able to see the most famous attractions of the city of the doges, such as the Bridge of Sighs, St. Mark's Cathedral and its square, the bell tower, and the Rialto Bridge. You will take a private boat through Venice's canals and have free time in the afternoon.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 3h

   Start your trip from Lake Garda to Venice city by coach! Time in bus is approx 3 hours for Venice and 3 hours return transfer

2. Stop 2 · 40min

   Arrive in Venice by 11:00 AM and hop on a private boat and cross the lagoon to St. Mark's.

3. Stop 3 · 50min

   Take a 50-minute walking tour of St. Mark's Square, complete with an official city guide and headphones, and see some of the city’s most famous landmarks, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Bridge of Sighs, and the Campanile. Stroll the main streets to the Rialto Bridge and other monuments of “La Serenissima.”

4. Stop 4 · 20min

   At about 12:45 PM arrive at Rialto Bridge. Venice’s ultimate icon! Built in 1591, the Rialto Bridge crosses the Grand Canal in style. Packed with history, gorgeous views, and lively shops, it’s the heart of the city—and a total must-see.

5. Stop 5 · 3h 30min

   In the afternoon (from 1 PM to 4:25 PM), get some free time to relax and explore Venice on your own. Go off the beaten path for a more authentic look at everyday life in the city, or just sit back and people-watch in one of the many cafés of Piazza San Marco. Have a gondola trip or lagoon boat trip during this time if booked with our guide on bus.

6. Stop 6

   At 4:25 PM meet the guide in front of Gabrielli hotel (Riva degli Schiavoni, 4110, 30122 Venezia VE). Jump back on the boat to get from there to the bus parking. Leave from bus parking at approximately 5:15 PM.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• At 8:25 from Sirmione Restaurant Erica (Viale Guglielmo Marconi, 43, 25019 Sirmione BS)
• At 7:25 from Toscolano Maderno Conad Supermarket bus stop. Piazzale Salvo d'Acquisto, 25088
• At 7:45 from Salò bus station close to the Cinema Teatro Cristal (Largo Dante Alighieri, 18, 25087 Salò BS)
• At 8:20 from Desenzano del Garda in front of Hotel Villa Rosa (Lungolago Cesare Battisti, 89, 25015 Desenzano del Garda BS)
• At 8:10 from Bus stop between Hotel La Pergola and l'Osteria H20
• At 7:40 from Gardone Riviera (Corso Zanardelli, 84, Gardone Riviera BS, in front of GRAND HOTEL GARDONE)
• At 9:10 from Peschiera del Garda in front of La Barcaccia restaurant (there is a free auto parking in front of the meeting point). (Via Generale Bonomi, 3, 37019 Peschiera del Garda VR)
• At 8:55 from Lazise bus stop (Via Gardesana, 22 - 37017 Lazise VR)
• At 8:45 from Bardolino bus station (Piazzale Aldo Moro, 1, 37011 Bardolino VR)
• At 8:35 from Garda bus station (Corso Italia, 80, 37016 Garda VR)
• At 8:20 from Torri del Benaco bus station (Via Gardesana, 35, 37010 Torri del Benaco VR)
• At 8:10 from Brenzone sul Garda bus stop (Via Madonna della Pace, 4, 37010 Brenzone sul Garda VR)
• At 8:00 from Malcesine bus station (Via Gardesana, 236 - 37018 Malcesine VR)
• At 7:40 from Torbole bus station (in front of hotel La Vela) Via Str. Granda, 2, Nago-torbole TN
• At 7:30 from Riva del Garda bus station close to the bar/taxi, there is a tourist bus stop (Viale Trento, 15, 38066 Riva del Garda TN)
• At 7:10 from Limone sul Garda bus station in front of Buongusto al Turista backery (Via IV Novembre, 50, 25010 Limone sul Garda BS)

End point

• At 8:25 from Sirmione Restaurant Erica (Viale Guglielmo Marconi, 43, 25019 Sirmione BS)
• At 7:25 from Toscolano Maderno Conad Supermarket bus stop. Piazzale Salvo d'Acquisto, 25088
• At 7:45 from Salò bus station close to the Cinema Teatro Cristal (Largo Dante Alighieri, 18, 25087 Salò BS)
• At 8:20 from Desenzano del Garda in front of Hotel Villa Rosa (Lungolago Cesare Battisti, 89, 25015 Desenzano del Garda BS)
• At 8:10 from Bus stop between Hotel La Pergola and l'Osteria H20
• At 7:40 from Gardone Riviera (Corso Zanardelli, 84, Gardone Riviera BS, in front of GRAND HOTEL GARDONE)
• At 9:10 from Peschiera del Garda in front of La Barcaccia restaurant (there is a free auto parking in front of the meeting point). (Via Generale Bonomi, 3, 37019 Peschiera del Garda VR)
• At 8:55 from Lazise bus stop (Via Gardesana, 22 - 37017 Lazise VR)
• At 8:45 from Bardolino bus station (Piazzale Aldo Moro, 1, 37011 Bardolino VR)
• At 8:35 from Garda bus station (Corso Italia, 80, 37016 Garda VR)
• At 8:20 from Torri del Benaco bus station (Via Gardesana, 35, 37010 Torri del Benaco VR)
• At 8:10 from Brenzone sul Garda bus stop (Via Madonna della Pace, 4, 37010 Brenzone sul Garda VR)
• At 8:00 from Malcesine bus station (Via Gardesana, 236 - 37018 Malcesine VR)
• At 7:40 from Torbole bus station (in front of hotel La Vela) Via Str. Granda, 2, Nago-torbole TN
• At 7:30 from Riva del Garda bus station close to the bar/taxi, there is a tourist bus stop (Viale Trento, 15, 38066 Riva del Garda TN)
• At 7:10 from Limone sul Garda bus station in front of Buongusto al Turista backery (Via IV Novembre, 50, 25010 Limone sul Garda BS)

• The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions • Please arrive to the pick-up point 10 minutes prior the start time

Before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Animals are not accepted
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.