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Venice Day Trip from Rome by High-Speed Train with Happy Hour

4.5 · 609 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 86% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Rome Operated by Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
15h
Group
Shared tour
Start & pickup
07:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Venice in a day from Rome by high speed train, with a tour leader on the journey, a waterbus ticket for the Grand Canal and a Venetian aperitivo before the train home.

Train, vaporetto and aperitivo are included at €253 per person, pickup and tips are not. Once in Venice the exploring is self guided, and it is a 15h day.

In our comparison: #74 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Tour in EnglishThe page priceVenice Independent Day Trip from Rome by High-Speed Train€253
Tour in SpanishVenice Independent Day Trip from Rome by High-Speed Train€253

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

Included and not included

  • One-way vaporetto waterbus ticket in Venice
  • Roundtrip high-speed train tickets between Rome and Venice
  • Tour leader
  • Group experience with a maximum of 25 participants
  • Self-guided exploration of Venice's iconic landmarks
  • A delightful Venetian aperitivo experience
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Reviews

4.5
609 ratings
Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor

86% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 525 of 609

Star breakdown of all 609 ratings

5 stars
464 · 76%
4 stars
61 · 10%
3 stars
41 · 7%
2 stars
20 · 3%
1 star
23 · 4%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise helpful guides and freedom to explore; some find the guided portion too limited for the cost.

Praised

  • Friendly, knowledgeable guides who explain Venice's history
  • Practical recommendations for food, sights and activities
  • Free time to explore independently, shop and take gondola rides
  • Responsive help with navigation, meeting points and train logistics

Complaints

  • Some find the guided portion too limited for the cost, while others value the free time
  • Train travel makes the outing tiring for some travellers
  • Summer visitors describe intense heat and crowded streets
  • Some criticise the aperitivo food or portion size, while others enjoy the stop

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (17 May 2026 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Arrive in Via Marsala, opposite the Caffé Trombetta, 15 minutes before the tour begins. Spot our team wearing the 'I love Rome' logo in pink. Nearest metro: A-Line, Termini stop. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
07:30 on Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat; scheduled through October 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This tour will end at Termini Station, in Rome, at approximately 10:00 PM (times may vary according to train schedule)
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Gray Line I Love Rome by Carrani Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

* Experience the charm of Venice, the Serenissima, in just one day from Rome.
* Travel comfortably on a high-speed train and witness the changing landscapes of Italy.
* Glide through Venice's iconic canals with an included waterbus ticket.
* Get lost in the maze-like alleys, discovering hidden treasures of the city.
* Relish a Venetian aperitivo experience before your return journey.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Food included see what is included

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Day Trips from Rome

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #74 of 75€25315h4.52 (609)shared
Premium Minivan Trip from Rome: Pompeii Tour & Lunch in Sorrento€16911h4.97 (402)shared
Pompeii and Amalfi Coast Private Day Trip from Rome€55012h4.98 (247)private
Orvieto and Civita di Bagnoregio Full Day Private Tour from Rome€3638h4.99 (163)private

Ranked #74 of 75 in Day Trips from Rome by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €42 to €1020, median €200; typical length 11h. 27 of 75 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 75 Day Trips from Rome

From €253 per adult · Tour in English