
Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station
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September 2026
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Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 2 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station worth booking?
Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station is a 0.5-hour experience in Venice, Italy, from $42 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 2 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 47 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (2)
- Duration
- 0.5 hours
- From
- $42 per person
What sets this service apart is the fact that Venice is unlike any other city in the world. There are no cars in the historic center, no direct road transfers, and reaching Santa Lucia Train Station is often much more co
What you get
About this experience
What sets this service apart is the fact that Venice is unlike any other city in the world. There are no cars in the historic center, no direct road transfers, and reaching Santa Lucia Train Station is often much more complicated than travelers expect. This private water taxi service is designed specifically to make departure from Venice smooth, stress-free, and easy to understand. When your hotel has direct water access, pickup takes place right from the hotel dock. When it does not, the service is carefully coordinated from the closest possible and safest accessible dock. Travelers enjoy a private boat reserved only for their party, a scenic ride through Venice’s canals, one large suitcase per person included, and drop-off at the closest possible access point to Venice Santa Lucia Train Station. All taxes, fees, and gratuities are included, making this a seamless and reliable transfer for Frecciarossa, Italo, and regional train travelers.
What's included
Included
- One large suitcase per person included
- Private transportation
- Drop-off Venice Santa Lucia Train Station dock
- Pickup from your hotel dock or nearest accessible dock, depending on water access
- Gratuities
Not included
- Extra luggage
What you'll see and do
Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia
Enjoy a scenic and stress-free private boat transfer from your Venice hotel directly to the dock of Santa Lucia Train Station. No walking, no vaporetto, no confusion — just a smooth, door-to-dock experience through the beautiful canals of Venice, with full luggage assistance and a professional English-speaking captain on board.
1 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Ends at
Venezia Santa Lucia Train Station, Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy. Venice Santa Lucia is the city’s main train station, with direct departures on Frecciarossa, Italo, and regional trains to Florence, Milan, Rome, Naples, and many other destinations across Italy. Your private water taxi will drop you at the closest possible station dock access, making your departure easy and stress-free in a city where transportation happens by water, not by car.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Private Travel Solution
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Traveler reviews
2 verified traveler reviews for Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Our water taxi driver was...
Our water taxi driver was late for the pick up but let us know ahead of time. He was very helpful with getting us on and off the boat as well as our luggage. Got us to the train station in plenty of time. I always recommend a water taxi to and from the train station/airport to and from your hotel in Venice. Not fun lugging your bags around Venice. And the water taxis are so fun and a great way to see the city!
via Viator
The best
Excellent Venice water taxi transfer from Hilton Molino Stucky to Santa Lucia train station. Very easy pick-up directly from the hotel dock. They informed us when the boat arrived, everything was smooth, elegant, and well organized. Very professional service and a beautiful private boat experience in Venice. I would definitely book this water taxi transfer again.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this wonderful review of our Venice private water taxi transfer from the Hilton Molino Stucky to Santa Lucia train station! We are delighted the pick-up from the hotel dock was smooth and that you enjoyed the elegant private boat experience through the Venice canals. Smooth, professional and well-organised is exactly the standard we aim for on every transfer. We look forward to welcoming you on board again for your next private water taxi in Venice! Warm regards, Private Travel Solution – Venice
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 0.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $42 to $240
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 47
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Venice.
How much does Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station cost?
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Prices start at $42 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Venice usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station take?
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Plan for about 0.5 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 Venice is not rushed.
Is Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 2 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Venice, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station?
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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 Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station?
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Around 1 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 Venice 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 Venice and add a light layer if any part of the 0.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Venice Private Water Taxi from your Hotel to Santa Lucia Station 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 Venice 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 Venice?
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On Outty we rank every Venice experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Venice, Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian. 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 Venice?
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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 Venice?
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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.
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