Venice Independent Day Trip from Rome by High-Speed Train

Rosella, our guide was great! She took amazing photos and video of our gondola ride. And made restaurant recommendations. She explained everything very well.

- Train tickets, water taxi tickets included - Basilica tickets included (no front-of-the-line passes available, does NOT include bell tower access) - Tour guide (Rosella) was a great communicator & managed our large group well - Rosella always established meeting points, she also explained the train station & gave contact information in case anyone needed assistance - While the tour lists it as an "independent" day trip, Rosella is available for you and stays with you for the duration of the trip - Rosella navigated us through the streets of Venice, which although beautiful, can also get very confusing as they are narrow/winding roads so it was nice to enjoy the scenery without having to think about navigation - Itinerary: - Train from Rome to Venice: 0730-1130 - Venice/basilica tour: 1130-1300 - Lunch/independent time (optional: gondola ride 30-45min) - Meet back with group: 1630 - Independent time near the train station (snack, shopping) - Train from Venice to Rome: 1830 - 2230 - The timeline is kinda hectic, so I wish it was a little more organized (eating before touring); Rosella was great at explaining everything and she was very accommodating, so we were often waiting for the older people in the group (which is expected for group tours of course), we didn't have much time for lunch since the line for the basilica was much longer than expected (~45 min wait) - Overall, it was really nice to have all the legwork taken care of (transportation, getting around Venice) so this booking was definitely worth it - IF you are familiar with Venice or have time to research everything for your day trip, it may be beneficial to you to go on your own so you don't have to depend on a tour group's schedule, but it does take a lot of time/effort to look up the right tickets/transportation and to also be able to navigate Venice - Would recommend bringing food/snacks for the long train rides (not a lot of options on the train, just coffee/water/small snacks)

For a day trip from Rome to Venice one do not need a tour guide. As newbies we booked the trip. All you need is book a round trip ticket and donyour things on yourbown pace. Just pay for train fare. Much cheaper, less than half the price you pay for this tour.

The guide took us through the city walkinbg on the way back and it was very enjoyable. The city is besutiful

Rosella the tour guide was kind, knowledgeable and considerate. I booked my trip at the last minute and it was still properly organized, very affordable and smooth. I would recommend this tour to anyone considering a quick visit to Venice while in Rome. Thank you Rosella, looking forward to following you to the Pompéi tour if I am able to make it!!!

really comfortable train ride, the guide was superb, very friendly and very knowledgeable. The whole day was really well organised. Plenty of time to do your own thing as well and get something to eat. The gondolas are a bit expensive but you can't go to Venice and not have a ride in one.

There is so much I could say about the tour. The tour guide was wonderful--but he was put in a bad situation. Gray Line Tours was the operator, and there were probably about 30 or more people. with one tour guide, trying to communicate with the tour group in English, Spanish, and Italian. The tour guide was friendly and polite, but said he wasn't an official tour guide so was limited on the amount of information he could give. We were given tickets to the train, then onto a ferry from the terminal to cross over into Venice. Once in Venice, we were herded into St Marks--made a square in the building and then out. Then time to explore on your own, then herded back for a gondola ride, then free time, then ferry ride back, more free time and train ride. I think there should have been a tour guide for each language spoken, as it was unrealistic for this young man to try to communicate in three languages. He had a positive attitude and was very polite, but many of us felt bad for him. Otherwise, we did meet nice people on the tour, and we enjoyed the gondola ride and walking around in Venice. Gray Line has enough money not to be so greedy and provide appropriate resources.

It is a long day from Rome but well worth it. Our guide met us in Rome and travelled with us all the way to Venice and back. Throughout the trip she provided interesting details about Venice and told us what to expect once we arrived in Venice and the free time available. She suggested places to visit and where to eat and we returned together at the end of the day for a late arrival back in Rome.

This tour provides everything you need to do Venice in a day! Guide, tickets & train reservations, skip the line for St. Marks, water taxi pass, ability to purchase Gondola ride, and a wounderfull guide. Not perfect but the Very Best you can do under the circumstances! ! !

The tour went fairly smooth. The train is comfortable and fast. Still three hours each way. Venice is still a beautiful city. But the crowds are large, particularly in the church. But the church is worth the visit. The gondola ride is somewhat stereotypical but must do at least once. The store price are escalated. Buy something to eat dinner on train ride back near the station, many choices, including grocery store. Buy water. You can buy on train slightly higher.