Venice Day Trip from Milan

Enjoy a full day excursion to Venice from Milan. A comfortable bus will transfer you to the city of gondolas, located approximately two and a half hours from Milan.

Upon arrival, you will begin a 2-hour walking tour of Venice's most renowned attractions, while a local guide tells you all the stories behind the romantic city and its points of interest.

Some of the emblematic monuments and areas you will see include:

• St. Mark's Basilica: one of the most important monuments in Venice, composed of 5 huge domes and houses a western and eastern style.

• St. Mark's Square: considered one of the most beautiful squares in the world. Napoleon gave it the name of "The most beautiful hall in Europe".

• Grand Canal: the most important thing in Venice is its 4 kilometres long Grand Canal that divides the city in two.

• Rialto Bridge: of the four bridges that cross the canal, this is the oldest and probably one of the most recognisable.

• Doge's Palace: located in St. Mark's Square, it is one of the most iconic monuments in Venice. It was once the residence of the Doges and a prison area.

• Riva degli Schiavoni: one of the most famous promenades of the city, where important monuments such as the Doge's Palace and the Ca' di Dio bridge are located.

• Bridge of Sighs: it was built in 1614 to connect the Ducal Palace with the building of the new slaves. Here the prisoners who were condemned walked to their prison leaving their sighs.

The tour is very complete, you will be able to contemplate an incredible panoramic view of the lagoon of Venice and the nearby islands aboard a cruise ship.

You will have time to freely enjoy Venice, take a 30 minutes gondola ride through the canals, costs are extra, and stop for a stop to enjoy the famous Italian food, costs are at your own expense.

Feel free to take out your mobile phone and take as many photos as you want to keep great memories of charming Venice.

You will visit a glass making workshop where you can see and learn about the work of the artisans. Finally, board the bus that will take you back to Milan.