Venice day trip from Bergamo: Boat and walking tour

Bergamo to Venice in one day: lagoon by boat, city on foot

A full-day tour from Bergamo to Venice includes round-trip bus transport, a boat trip across the Venice lagoon, a two-hour guided walking tour through the city's canals and alleys to St. Mark's Square, and free lunch with time to explore on your own. The guide speaks English or Spanish depending on your chosen departure time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Grand Canalpass by
2. St. Mark's Square2h
3. Rialto Bridge30m

Day trip from Bergamo to Venice

• Depart by bus from Bergamo
• Rest stop along the way
• Boat trip across Venice lagoon
• Two-hour guided walking tour
• Free lunch and free time
• Admire view from Rialto Bridge
• Return bus ride to Bergamo
• Rest stop on return

The experience

The day starts with a bus ride from Bergamo to Venice, stopping once along the way. Once you arrive, the tour splits into two parts: a boat crossing of the Venice lagoon, then a guided walk through the city itself. The boat gives you the water view that defines Venice (the Grand Canal and the lagoon spread out around you) before you step onto the narrow streets where the real navigation begins.

The walking tour runs two hours and covers the significant buildings and monuments, threading through the maze of canals and alleys until you reach St. Mark's Square. After that, you have free time and a free lunch to spend however you want: more exploring, sitting in the square, ducking into churches or smaller museums, or just watching the foot traffic. The Rialto Bridge, one of the oldest spans across the Grand Canal, is a stop on the route.

The return journey mirrors the outbound one: a comfortable bus ride back to Bergamo with a rest stop. The whole day runs twelve hours from departure to arrival home.

What’s included

• Round-trip air-conditioned bus transport from Bergamo with rest stops.
• boat trip across the Venice lagoon.
• two-hour guided walking tour with professional guide.
• free lunch and free time to explore St. Mark's Square and the city.

Options for this experience

2 options

8.00 am, English only08:00

8.00 am, in English and SpanishAvailable from 4 Apr 2027

You pick the guide language when booking.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesSundayDeparts at 08:00Last departure this season: 1 Nov

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 50 · max 5 per booking

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Zani Viaggi

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Bergamo and want a full day covering Venice's main sights: the boat trip across the lagoon plus walking tour of the city center fits the major landmarks into one journey from your location.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

In English, at 08:00. In Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What's included in the Venice day trip from Bergamo?

The tour includes round-trip air-conditioned bus transport from Bergamo, a boat trip across the Venice lagoon, a two-hour guided walking tour led by a professional guide, and free lunch with free time to explore on your own.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the meeting point in Bergamo?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You'll need to make your own way to the departure point in Bergamo.

What happens at St. Mark's Square during the tour?

St. Mark's Square is the endpoint of the two-hour guided walking tour. After arriving there, you have free time and a free lunch to spend in the square and surrounding area as you choose.