Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train
Traveler rating
4.4/5
Based on 18 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train worth booking?
Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train is a 11-hour experience in Milan, Italy, from $372 per person. It scores 63 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 18 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 63 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (18)
- Duration
- 11 hours
- From
- $372 per person
Discover the most beautiful places in Venice in just one day during this magnificent private trip from Milan. Travel in comfort on a high-speed train and hit all the major attractions, from Piazza San Marco to the Grand Canal, with a private guide at hand to give you a rich historical account of the city and the world's most beloved lagoon. Step off the train and into a world like no other. This walking tour of Venice is designed for travelers arriving from Milan, offering the perfect introduction to the city’s timeless beauty, rich history, and one-of-a-kind charm—all in just a few hours. Meet your expert local guide at the meeting point inside Venice Santa Lucia Train Station, then set off on foot to explore Venice’s most iconic landmarks and hidden corners. As you wander through winding alleyways and over charming canals, your guide will reveal the layers of Venice's history, from its Byzantine roots to its role in art, trade, and architecture.
What you get
About this experience
Discover the most beautiful places in Venice in just one day during this magnificent private trip from Milan. Travel in comfort on a high-speed train and hit all the major attractions, from Piazza San Marco to the Grand Canal, with a private guide at hand to give you a rich historical account of the city and the world's most beloved lagoon. Step off the train and into a world like no other. This walking tour of Venice is designed for travelers arriving from Milan, offering the perfect introduction to the city’s timeless beauty, rich history, and one-of-a-kind charm—all in just a few hours. Meet your expert local guide at the meeting point inside Venice Santa Lucia Train Station, then set off on foot to explore Venice’s most iconic landmarks and hidden corners. As you wander through winding alleyways and over charming canals, your guide will reveal the layers of Venice's history, from its Byzantine roots to its role in art, trade, and architecture.
What's included
Included
- Venice visitor fee
- Private Guided Tour
- Transport by train (2nd class)
Not included
- Pickup and dropoff in Milan
- Food and drink
What you'll see and do
Canal Grande
After a 2.5 hours train ride from Milan, start your tour in Venice! Grand Canal, the largest canal in Venice, built in Venetian-Gothic style. Venice’s canals, which cross the city like streets, are one of the most notable feature of Venice. The largest is the Grand Canal, which divides the city in two, with its four kilometers in length. You will also have the chance to see the Sanctuary of St.Lucy.
180 minutes here
Chiesa di San Giorgio dei Greci
Campanile di San Giorgio dei Greci, or the 'leaning clocktower', was designed by Simone Sorella and completed in 1592. It apparently started tilting from the beginning of its construction. Like its adjoining church, the bell tower was built by and for the Greek community in Venice, primarily sailors and merchants.
30 minutes here
Strada Nova
The widest street in Venice. The entire route, which is made up of wide streets connected by bridges, was created during the 19th century to create rapid pedestrian access between Rialto and the railway station, demolishing the buildings that would otherwise delimit a long tortuous path between narrow streets .
30 minutes here
Ponte di Rialto
The Rialto bridge is the oldest of the four bridges spanning the Grand Canal in Venice. It is famous for both its architecture and its history. For years it was the hub of Venice's economy.
30 minutes here
Piazza San Marco
St. Mark's square is the principal public square in Venice and is one of the most fascinating squares in the world, so much so that Napoleon Bonaparte defined it as "the most beautiful hall in Europe". Near the square there is the Patriarchal Cathedral Basilica of Saint Mark, commonly known as St Mark's Basilica, is the cathedral church of the Patriarchate of Venice. The interior of the domes, the vaults, and the upper walls were slowly covered with gold-ground mosaics depicting saints, prophets, and biblical scenes.
30 minutes here
Ponte dei Sospiri
Called the Bridge of Sighs by locals, this emblematic monument of Venice was built in the 1600s and connects the Doge's Palace with the historic prison on the other side of the canal. It was given this name because tradition has it that, at the time of the Serenissima, the prisoners, crossing it, sighed at the prospect of seeing the outside world for the last time.
30 minutes here
Chiesa di San Zaccaria
The Church of San Zaccaria is a 15th-century former monastic church in central Venice. It is a large edifice, located in the Campo San Zaccaria. The present church was built between 1458 and 1515. The facade is a harmonious Venetian mixture of late-Gothic and Renaissance styles.
30 minutes here
Ponte dell'Accademia
The Ponte dell'Accademia is one of only four bridges to span the Grand Canal in Venice. It crosses near the southern end of the canal, and is named for the Accademia di Belle Arti di Venezia.
30 minutes here
Squero di San Trovaso
The squero of San Trovaso is one of the oldest and most famous Venetian squeros. The squero is the classic shipyard where small-sized boats such as gondolas are repaired. Have a peek at how a gondola is made or repaired!
30 minutes here
Campo San Pantalon
Reach the beautiful Campo San Pantalon to admire the beautiful painting by Banksy commonly referred to as "the shipwrecked/migrant child".
30 minutes here
Campo Santa Margherita
Campo Santa Margherita is a city square in the sestiere of Dorsoduro of Venice. It is located near university buildings and serves as a gathering place for students at the end of the day.
30 minutes here
Piazzale Roma
Piazzale Roma is a square at the entrance of the city, at the end of the Ponte della Libertà. Piazzale Roma and nearby Tronchetto island are the only places in Venice's insular urban core accessible to ground motor vehicles, such as automobiles and buses. At the end of the tour, take the train back to Milan (2.5 hours).
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Milan
All travelers need to go to Milano Centrale train station to take the train to Venice, the appointment with the guide will be in Venice inside Santa Lucia station in front of Flying Tiger shop
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
All travelers need to go to Milano Centrale train station to take the train to Venice, the appointment with the guide will be in Venice inside Santa Lucia station in front of Flying Tiger shop
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Rental and Tour
Know before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The day before the tour we will send a mail and Whatsapp message with train ticket and all information.
- Travel time is included to the total duration
- Important: train ticket will be purchased 48 hours in advance. In case of cancellation up to 48 hours prior departure theticket costs will be fully charged.
- Tour operates in all weather conditions
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 18 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Value for money
2 mentionsTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
18 verified traveler reviews for Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Awesome!
Tural was fantastic! Fun, knowledgeable and accommodating! We had an amazing time!! Great photographer, too!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had such an amazing time with Tural and enjoyed his knowledge, enthusiasm, and flexibility — and of course his photography skills! 😊 We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour!
via Viator
excellent tour guide, but the tour itself was overpriced for what was included.
The tour guide ZAHRA was absolutely excellent. She was knowledgeable, friendly, professional, and explained everything so well. She truly made the experience enjoyable, and I would definitely recommend her personally. However, I don’t feel the tour was worth the price we paid. For this amount of money, I expected a much better overall experience. The tour should include Business Class on the train and, in my opinion, a gondola ride as well. I also requested an upgrade and the option to take the last return train, but unfortunately, they were unable to accommodate this. I also understand that the tour guides themselves may not be receiving a significant portion of what customers are paying, so my criticism is not directed at the guide at all. She was excellent. My feedback is really about the value and organization of the tour package. For the price being charged, I believe much more should be included.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your feedback and for your kind words about Zahra. We are very pleased to hear that you found her knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. We would, however, like to clarify a few points regarding the tour. All services included in the price are clearly specified in the tour description at the time of booking. The train class and the gondola ride are not advertised as included services. You requested an upgrade to a higher train class without paying the additional cost, as well as a gondola ride at no additional charge. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide optional upgrades and additional services free of charge. Regarding the return train, the tour is advertised as a 6-hour experience. Taking the last available train would have extended the experience to approximately 8 hours, which is beyond the duration and services included in the booking. We always do our best to accommodate additional requests whenever possible, but optional extras and extensions cannot be included at no additional cost. We are nevertheless very happy that you enjoyed your time with Zahra and appreciate your positive comments about her.
via Viator
Great experience with...
Great experience with Tural our tour guide. He also takes great pictures for you. Very friendly knowledgeable and he will taylor your tour to meet your groups needs and wants.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you had a great experience with Tural and appreciated his knowledge, friendliness, and personalized approach — as well as his photography skills! 😊 We’ll be sure to share your kind words with him. Thank you for choosing us, and we hope to welcome you again on another tour in Italy!
via Viator
Private Tour of Venice with Tural
First time we had a private tour and what a difference. Tural is local, knows the best ways to get around, and knows all about Venice especially the history. We highly recommend Tural. What a knowledgeable and nice young man!
Response from the operator: Thank you for your wonderful review! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your private tour of Venice with Tural. Having a knowledgeable local guide can truly make all the difference, and we're thrilled that his expertise, passion for Venice, and friendly personality helped create such a memorable experience. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we will be sure to share them with Tural. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Italy for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
via Viator
Perfect Venice Day
This was a fabulous tour! Sneh was a tremendous guide for the day. I can’t imagine trying to see all of the highlights and lowlights of Venice on one’s own without a friend like Sneh. I couldn’t recommend this more highly for a perfect, customizable-on-the-fly, and packed day. The tour company also was extremely helpful with travel logistics and communications in advance of the trip.
Response from the operator: Thank you for your fantastic review! We are delighted to hear that you had such a memorable day in Venice with Sneh. Exploring Venice can be overwhelming, and we're thrilled that Sneh helped you discover both the iconic highlights and the hidden gems that make the city so unique. We're also pleased to hear that our team was able to assist with the travel arrangements and communication before your trip. Providing a smooth and enjoyable experience from start to finish is always our goal. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We hope to welcome you back to Italy for another unforgettable experience in the future!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 11 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $372 to $570
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 6
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Rental and Tour, who run 21 experiences we rank across 6 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 50.0.
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Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Milan.
How much does Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train cost?
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Prices start at $372 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Milan usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train take?
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Plan for about 11 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Milan is not rushed.
Is Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 63 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 18 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Milan, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 11-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train?
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Around 6 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Milan can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Milan and add a light layer if any part of the 11-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Milan within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Milan?
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On Outty we rank every Milan experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Gnocchi, Pasta, Tiramisù and Wine Class, Cook Like an Italian Nonna: Pasta & Tiramisu in a Milan Home, Milan Cooking Class: Pizza & Unlimited Gelato or Pasta & Tiramisu. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Milan?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Milan?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train?
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Included: Venice visitor fee; Private Guided Tour; and Transport by train (2nd class). Not included: Pickup and dropoff in Milan; and Food and drink. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train?
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All travelers need to go to Milano Centrale train station to take the train to Venice, the appointment with the guide will be in Venice inside Santa Lucia station in front of Flying Tiger shop Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Milan. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Private Tour from Milan: Venice Full Day Trip by Train?
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Across 18 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, photo opportunities. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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