Venice · PRIVATE DRIVERS
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This is the shortlist we would hand a friend: the 15 private drivers & transfers worth booking in Venice, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Shared Venice Marco Polo Airport boat transfer with drop-offs near San Marco, Rialto, or Piazzale Roma. Prepaid voucher pickup at Desk 71.
“An easy option when arriving. Very helpful service when redeeming voucher to make sure you have correct details of where to disembark. Small boat shared with several other passengers. We arrived in the dark so unable to see any views.”
Shared water-taxi link from Venice and Lido to Marco Polo Airport with English support, luggage help, and Grand Canal views.
“It was our first time experiencing Venice, I came across this transfer by chance and booked. My daughter and I couldn’t fault our drivers, they picked us up from our hotel on time. Communication was fantastic the company emailed our hotel the afternoon before to let us know the plans. Our drivers were welcoming and helpful. It was a lovely way to end our trip! Thank you.”
Private motorboat arrival from Venice Marco Polo to your hotel, with meet-and-greet and lagoon views. Up to 6, 24/7 service.
“While not inexpensive, it is the best way to arrive in Venice. Being greeted outside baggage claim eliminates any worry about your next leg of travel.”
Private motorboat to Marco Polo Airport with meet-and-assist help, calm timing, and Venice views—24/7 for up to six guests.
“Met us in the hotel lobby - extremely friendly - dropped us off in exactly the right spot at San Marco airport, and gave us directions to check in etc etc - Lovely experience in the speedboat- great experience in all areas !”
Private boat to Murano and Burano with a master glass-blowing demo, lace-making, San Donato church, and colorful island walking.
“no improvements. went like clockwork, wonderful, knowledgeable guide. pretty close to perfect.”
Private water taxi transfer from central Venice hotels to cruise terminals Venezia Marittima or San Basilio, timed to your ship.
“Another great personal touch to keep your trip going smooth!!!”
Private meet-and-assist water taxi transfer from Venice cruise terminal to central Venice for up to six, with luggage limits and clear options.
“horrible,....in pouring rain with luggage we waited 2 1/2 hours,....the private service never showed,.....spent additional money and time to contact them,....horrible!!!!!”
Pre-paid shared boat transfer from central Venice to Marittima cruise port, with convenient pickup stops and a fast lagoon crossing.
“Excellent service! The water taxi arrived right outside of our hotel, actually about 15 minutes early so not waiting! The boat was very clean and spacious and the driver was helpful loading and unloading our luggage. Made everything so easy and no stress! Would book this service again and highly recommend!”
Private Mercedes-to-water-taxi transfer from Marco Polo Airport to your Venice hotel, with name-sign meet-and-greet, flight tracking, WiFi.
“Fantastic experience!!! No stress getting from the airport to the hotel after a long day of traveling! Well worth it!”
Private water-taxi pickup from your Venice hotel dock, then a minivan to Marco Polo Airport. Up to 4, fast, direct, simple.
“Driver was wonderful, on time and took us rapidly to the airport. However this same service was available to book at the hotel for half the price (160 euro). Save your money and book at the hotel”
Shared, air-conditioned water taxi from Venice hotels to Santa Lucia train station or Piazzale Roma bus terminal, with easy luggage help.
“Expensive short trip, same price as the trip from Airport to hotel! and Pick up way too early, it could be at least 1 hour later.”
Shared motorboat transfer from Marittima Cruise Port to central Venice, with multiple drop-offs and lagoon views. Book ahead for value.
“Terrible experience - Complete lack of information about what to do and where to go when we disembarked. When we found the ticket office (dragging our luggage around) he was vague and we waited for 2 hours with about 8 others in the cold blowing rain. When we finally were given some directions to the shared transfer boat, we were jammed in like sardines in a can with luggage balancing precariously, the boat driver hanging on so bags didn't topple into the canal.”
Pre-book a private, air-conditioned water taxi from Venice’s main stations to your hotel, with a greeter and low-stress door drop-offs.
“This was brilliant - it took the stress out of travelling! We were met at the end of our train platform and escorted to the water taxi that was waiting for us. We were taken directly to our hotel while we got to sit back and enjoy the journey. Would definitely recommend”
One-way small-group transfer from Venice Marco Polo Airport to Trieste by A/C van for up to 8, with easy pickup and door-to-door drop-off.
“Grega is amazing! He provided so much interesting information on the drive from the Venice airport to Trieste. Our flight was pushed back 2 hours, instead of cancelling our reservation Grega came up with a creative solution to still transport us and the later customer’s arrival. He offered to drop us off in Venice for some sightseeing while we waited for the other customer to arrive. He kept our bags safe in the van so we didn’t have to carry them while sightseeing. He also provided a lot of information about the neighboring countries which has now added to my travel wishlist. I highly recommend booking his service and will…”
Private Mercedes transfer from Venice Cruise Terminal to Marco Polo Airport. Meet with your name, dodge taxi lines, and go nonstop.
“The driver arrived early and was very prompt in getting us to the airport on time. Would use again.”
