Private Venice Day Trip by High-Speed Train from Florence

Highlights

• High-speed train from Florence
• Private guide for your group
• Authentic osterias and bacari

What's included

Itinerary

1. 1

   Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia

   Pass by

   Join this easy and hassle-free tour from Florence to wander the little alleyways and float along that canals that give Venice its nickname as the Floating City.

2. 2

   Ponte degli Scalzi

   5min

   The Ponte degli Scalzi is an elegant Istrian stone bridge spanning Venice’s Grand Canal. It connects the Santa Croce and Cannaregio districts right outside the Santa Lucia railway station, making it a striking first sight for arriving travelers. Designed by Eugenio Miozzi and completed in 1934, its clean, single-arch form replaced an older iron structure. The name, meaning "Bridge of the Barefoot Monks," honors the nearby Chiesa degli Scalzi, seamlessly blending history with daily life.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   30min

   The Church of San Simeon Piccolo is an 18th-century Neoclassical landmark in Venice, standing directly across the Grand Canal from the train station. Designed by Giovanni Scalfarotto, its iconic vibrant green dome and columned porch are inspired by Rome's Pantheon. It features a vast underground crypt with historic frescoes and remains the only Venetian church that still regularly celebrates the Traditional Latin Mass, keeping centuries of history alive.

4. 4

   Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari

   30min

   The Basilica dei Frari is a massive 14th-century Gothic masterpiece in Venice's San Polo district. Strikingly built from reddish brick, its towering campanile dominates the skyline. Inside, it forms a breathtakingly photogenic sanctuary housing monumental tombs of Venetian elites, including the sculptor Canova and painter Titian. Travelers flock here to view Titian’s iconic, luminous masterpiece, The Assumption of the Virgin, which radiates light from the high altar.

5. 5

   Chiesa Rettoriale di San Polo

   30min

   The Chiesa di San Polo is a 9th-century church anchoring Venice’s largest public square. Rebuilt in Gothic style, its unique exterior features two rare 14th-century stone lions at the base of its bell tower—one gripping a snake, the other a human head, symbolizing betrayal. Inside, it is highly photogenic, showcasing a stunning ship’s-keel wooden ceiling and Giambattista Tiepolo’s The Stations of the Cross. It offers travelers a mesmerizing blend of medieval mystery and art.

6. 6

   San Silvestro

   15min

   The Chiesa di San Silvestro is a hidden gem tucked away in Venice’s San Polo district near the Rialto Bridge. Originally founded in the 9th century, its current neoclassical structure dates to the 1830s. Photogenic and peaceful, the church offers travelers a quiet escape from the crowds. Inside, it boasts a majestic interior housing a rare artistic treasure: Tintoretto’s brilliant canvas, The Baptism of Christ, making it a rewarding, art-filled stop for curious explorers.

7. 7

   Ponte di Rialto

   15min

   The Rialto Bridge is Venice’s ultimate architectural icon, gracefully arching over the Grand Canal. Completed in 1591 by Antonio da Ponte, this spectacular stone masterpiece connects the San Polo and San Marco districts. To capture a rare view of Venetian culture, one gets to witness it at dawn when the rising sun illuminates its brilliant white Istrian stone. This photogenic, bustling thoroughfare features two rows of shops, seamlessly blending historic utility with Venice’s grand, timeless atmosphere.

8. 8

   Mercati di Rialto

   20min

   The Rialto Market is Venice’s vibrant culinary heart, feeding locals since 1097. Located steps from the Rialto Bridge, this historic market features a colorful produce section (Erberia) and a neo-Gothic fish pavilion (Pescaria). To capture a rare view of Venetian culture, one gets to witness it at dawn as fishermen unload the day's catch and vendor stalls fill with seasonal goods—offering a photogenic, sensory masterpiece where rich history perfectly blends with daily life.

Before you go

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