Experience

From Venice: Private Day Trip to Chioggia & the Southern Lagoon

Venice· Canals · quiet morningsEnglish, Italian

Escape the crowds of Venice with a private full-day trip to Chioggia, a charming fishing town known as “Little Venice.” With an English-speaking driver, explore its colorful canals, bustling seafood markets, and local life. Begin in Chioggia Old Town, wandering along Corso del Popolo and across the Vigo Bridge. Optionally visit the Museum of Adriatic Zoology to learn about local sea life, or enjoy the historic marina and fish market. Relax at the sandy Sottomarina Beachfront with a seaside coffee break. For lunch, your driver will suggest a trattoria offering fresh seafood like spaghetti alle vongole or grilled fish. You can also opt to extend your tour with a visit to Ca’ Roman Nature Reserve or the island of Pellestrina for peaceful lagoon views. Customizable and comfortable, this private experience offers a mix of culture, nature, and authentic Venetian coastal life before returning to Venice.

Languages
English, Italian

What's included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Fuel and Tolls
Water
On-board WiFi
Hotel or custom pickup and drop-off
Professional English-speaking local driver/informal guide
All taxes and handling charges

Meeting point & pickup

Your Welcome Pickups driver will be waiting for you at the selected pickup location and time. Please ensure that the pickup location is accessible by car; otherwise, the driver will ask you to meet at the nearest possible location that can be reached by vehicle. Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s details — including their name, phone number, and car information — so you can easily recognize them. Your driver will arrive on time and be ready to assist you and any special requests before starting your journey. Please note that our sightseeing tours does not automatically include airport pickup or drop-off. If you wish to start or end your tour at the airport, simply select the option with airport pickup included when booking if available. Kindly share any special requirements, such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance, when booking your ride. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable experience for you.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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From Venice: Private Day Trip to Chioggia & the Southern Lagoon
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Where this sits in Venice

Venice is about 11 min by road from Venice Marco Polo Airport. Extraordinary and genuinely crowded, and the two are easy to reconcile: stay the night. The day trippers leave around six, and the city that is left — quiet canals, lit windows, footsteps — is the one worth coming for.

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