Getting to Venice

Plan your arrival around the meeting point, not only the airport or station. Venice’s historic centre is reached on foot or by water after the land-transfer portion of your journey.

From Marco Polo Airport, compare the official water-transport, water-taxi and bus options. A bus arrival at Piazzale Roma still leaves a walk or waterbus journey to many central hotels and tour meeting points.

For rail arrivals, distinguish Venezia Santa Lucia, on the historic-city side, from Venezia Mestre on the mainland. Leave room in your plan for finding the hotel, leaving luggage and reaching the guide.

Check the municipal access-contribution portal for the dates of your visit and any applicable registration or exemption. A tour booking should not be treated as proof that those requirements are already covered.

Official planning sources: Venice Marco Polo Airport · Municipal access contribution