One Day in Venezia: A Private Transfer from Bologna to Piazza San Marco

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One Day in Venezia: A Private Transfer from Bologna to Piazza San Marco

An eight-hour, round-trip private transfer from Bologna with a two‑hour guided walk and included entry to Basilica di San Marco — a compact, expertly guided day in Venice.

One Day in Venezia: A Private Transfer from Bologna to Piazza San Marco.

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Bologna Tour
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City Tour
Robert Eric Crews
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Leave the fast lanes of Emilia behind for the lagoon city: a private driver collects you in Bologna and delivers you to Venice, where a certified guide leads a roughly two‑hour walk through the most historic streets to Piazza San Marco and the Basilica; the afternoon is yours for lunch, shopping and a slow return to Bologna at 5 p.m.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Private round‑trip transfer from Bologna
THE ROUTE

Private round‑trip transfer from Bologna

Hotel pick‑up in Bologna (and Modena) and a private transfer to Venice are included, saving you the transport logistics so the day can begin the moment the driver arrives.

Basilica di San Marco and Piazza San Marco
THE SITES

Basilica di San Marco and Piazza San Marco

A certified guide escorts you on a focused, roughly two‑hour tour through Venice’s historic core, culminating at the splendid Piazza San Marco with included entrance to the Basilica.

Guided walk then an afternoon at leisure
THE RHYTHM

Guided walk then an afternoon at leisure

After the guided segment and market stroll, you get free time for lunch and shopping before the return drive to Bologna, all within an eight‑hour day.

What the day feels like

How the day feels

The trip moves with a deliberate ease: a morning pick‑up in Bologna, a relaxed drive to the lagoon, then a concentrated two‑hour guided circuit through Venice’s alleys and squares leading to San Marco and the Basilica; the guide covers top sites and the market, after which you have free hours to eat, shop or drift before the scheduled 5 p.m. return.

Private round‑trip transfer from Bologna

THE ROUTE

Private round‑trip transfer from Bologna

Hotel pick‑up in Bologna (and Modena) and a private transfer to Venice are included, saving you the transport logistics so the day can begin the moment the driver arrives.

Basilica di San Marco and Piazza San Marco

THE SITES

Basilica di San Marco and Piazza San Marco

A certified guide escorts you on a focused, roughly two‑hour tour through Venice’s historic core, culminating at the splendid Piazza San Marco with included entrance to the Basilica.

Guided walk then an afternoon at leisure

THE RHYTHM

Guided walk then an afternoon at leisure

After the guided segment and market stroll, you get free time for lunch and shopping before the return drive to Bologna, all within an eight‑hour day.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this day trip suits best — and who should check details first.

1
History buffsIdeal for travelers focused on Venice’s core monuments: the itinerary includes a certified guide and entrance to Basilica di San Marco.
2
Families with young childrenFamily‑friendly pricing is available — children aged 4–11 at a reduced rate and infants (0–3) travel free — so families can plan around those age bands.
3
Day trippers from BolognaThis compact, eight‑hour schedule is built for travelers who want a single‑day immersion in Venice with private transfer and guided highlights.
4
Travelers needing confirmation on accessibilityIf you are traveling with mobility concerns or very young children, check with the operator about on‑site assistance and the walking nature of the guided segment and logistics for hotel pick‑up.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

This is an eight‑hour day trip with a scheduled return to Bologna around 5 p.m.; confirm exact pick‑up time with the operator.

What’s included

Included: hotel pick‑up from Bologna and Modena, a two‑hour guided tour in Venice with a certified guide, entrance to Basilica di San Marco, and private round‑trip transfer.

What’s not included

Not included: tips; any additional personal expenses during free time are paid on site.

Meeting point & logistics

Meeting location is in Bologna with hotel pick‑up provided; confirm the exact pick‑up address and time with the operator before your day in Venice.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the trip?

The full experience lasts eight hours.

Where does the trip start?

The operator provides hotel pick‑up in Bologna (and Modena); the meeting location is Bologna.

What does the guided portion include?

A certified guide leads an approximately two‑hour tour through Venice’s historic streets up to Piazza San Marco, including entrance to Basilica di San Marco.

What is included in the price?

The price covers hotel pick‑up from Bologna and Modena, a two‑hour guided tour, a certified guide, entrance to Basilica San Marco and private round‑trip transfer.

Are tips included?

No — tips are not included in the price.

What are the price categories by age?

Prices are published by age: Individual/Adult (ages 12+) at listed adult rates, children aged 4–11 at a reduced rate, and infants 0–3 travel free.