Europe Tours from Venice

What our customers ask about Europe Tours from Venice

• What are the most common destinations combined with Venice on multi-day tours?

  Most multi-day tours from Venice connect to major Italian cities including Florence Rome and Milan before continuing to Switzerland or Croatia. In Switzerland travelers often visit Lucerne Zurich and St. Moritz while Croatian routes frequently stop in coastal cities like Split and Dubrovnik. Accommodations along these routes include properties like the Hotel Pesaro in Venice the Hotel Ideal in Sirmione and the Ponte Sisto Hotel in Rome. As one TourRadar reviewer noted: "The combination of Venice's canals Florence's art and Switzerland's mountains made for an incredible varied experience."

• What is the best season to start a tour from Venice?

  Venice tours peak from May through September with July and August drawing the largest crowds. The shoulder seasons of spring (April-May) and fall (September-October) bring milder temperatures and fewer tourists. Many tours operate during these months with stays at central properties like Hotel Pesaro Palace near St. Mark's Square. According to a TourRadar traveler: "We started our tour in Venice in September - perfect weather less crowded than summer and still warm enough for evening gondola rides."

• What local experiences are included in the first days in Venice?

  Initial days in Venice typically feature classic experiences: gondola rides Murano glassblowing demonstrations and evening aperitivo sessions. Most tours begin with a welcome dinner at traditional restaurants near St. Mark's Square or along the Grand Canal. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "The local experiences in Venice especially the glassblowing demonstration and welcome dinner were highlights of the tour."

• What's the average price range for tours starting in Venice?

  Venice tour prices range from 2799 USD to 22398 USD depending on style and length. Luxury options like the Venice to Istanbul cruise typically cost around 1599 USD per day while cultural tours such as the Venice to Tirana route average 242 USD daily. Higher prices often include premium hotels private guides and special access experiences like after-hours visits to St. Mark's Basilica.

• What type of accommodation is typically offered in Venice?

  Venice accommodations span from Grand Canal luxury at the Four Seasons Hotel to reliable 4-star options like Hotel Ca' dei Conti and Leonardo Royal Venice Mestre. Cruise tours offer stays aboard vessels such as the S.S. La Venezia featuring riverview staterooms. Hotels are selected for their location either within Venice's historic center or in Mestre with good transport connections.

• How much free time is typically allocated in Venice at the start of tours?

  Tours generally dedicate 1-2 full days to Venice at the beginning with a mix of guided activities and independent exploration. The first evening usually remains unscheduled while the following day often starts with a guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace leaving afternoons free. A TourRadar traveler noted: "The balance between organized activities and free time in Venice was perfect."