1.Morning Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 705 reviews · 1 - 1.5 hours · from $29Our pick

Early Venice streets with headsets and big sights explained outside. Walk San Marco, doges burial church, Scuola Grande, Mercerie for $29.

“I really like the way the tour was organised. The audio device was the best idea as it would have been impossible to hear a single word once the crowd increased. I also like that the tour started before the crowds so atleast half of it was a nice walk. The guide was a woman with short hair, sorry that I forgot her name. She made the tour interesting and gave some very good past and present anecdotes. As a complete new tourist in Venice this tour gives a nice insights into the wonderful stories of Venice.”

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2.Morning Venice Lagoon Cruise: Murano and Burano Islands

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 357 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $36

4-hour Venice lagoon cruise to Murano and Burano with glass and lace demos, colorful canals, and a live guide, for about $36.

“The tour only gave us short times on both islands Murano and Burano (approx an hour in each) but we only had 2 days in Venice so it suited us. The Glass blowing at Murano would have been interesting if we could have seen what was happening but too many people for that unfortunately. The glass shop attached was extortionately priced but that’d to be expected and you don’t have to buy. It was nice to see that island but Burano was much nicer. That was a beautiful island and well worth seeing. There was a guide on the boat just to point out various landmarks which is all you…”

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3.St. Mark’s Basilica and Gondola Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 351 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $99

Guided St. Mark’s Basilica with skip-the-line access, then a shared gondola ride at 3:00 PM, with headset commentary.

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4.Morning Walking Tour of Venice with Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 119 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $87

Morning Venice walk plus a short gondola ride. Hit Grand Canal viewpoints, Piazza San Marco, and major landmarks with a guide in English.

“Very interesting and insightful. Our guide was very knowledgeable of the rich history of Venice. We had a great time”

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5.Morning Walking Tour of Venice with Mini Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Morning walk plus mini boat ride in Venice, hitting San Marco, Rialto, Grand Canal views, and the Jewish Ghetto, with optional gondola.

“We went 30 minutes early to confirm meeting point and could not find our guide. We continued to hunt until well after the time passed. We were very disappointed and tempted to cancel today’s tour but will try again.”

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6.Morning Venice Walking Tour plus Doge’s Palace Guided Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 18 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $118

Morning Venice walk plus guided Doge's Palace with admission and Bridge of Sighs crossing, great for a first-day overview.

“Take the morning tour to avoid the heat in the summer. It was a lot of information and I enjoyed learning about the city.”

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7.4 Hours Venice Private Photo Sunrise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $270Top rated

Venice sunrise photo tour with a pro photographer. Private 4-hour walk, local spots, and practical camera coaching from 6am.

“Marco not only helped us take great photos, but he showed us Venice from the local view point. Highly recommend this tour whether you are an experienced or novice photographer. You will take better pictures and learn how to use your camera like never before.”

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8.Morning Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $67

Beat Venice crowds on a 90-minute morning walk with a local guide, from Piazza San Marco to Scala Contarini, Rialto, and Salute.

“So great to explore Venice before the crowds show up. We saw many beautiful and interesting sights and learned a lot about Venice. I don’t think it would be a good tour for someone with young kids, but teens or older or no kids - absolutely!”

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9.Venice Sunrise Running Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 15 reviews · 1 hour · from $41

Venice sunrise running tour from Rialto Bridge through Dorsoduro promenades, small group, photos, water, and an easy 1 hour run.

“Denys is great. I was able to go out and explore Venice safely as a solo female. He is very knowledgeable and will adjust the meet time and pace to suit. Would highly recommend.”

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10.from Venice: Murano and Burano morning tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 12 reviews · from $34

Boat from Venice to Murano and Burano with a glass-blowing demo, free island time, and a scenic terrace ride, small-group style.

“They give you the wrong pick up details and then you will sit waiting for 45 mins for them to pick you up, you will try to contact them and they will just copy and paste a description of where they started the trip from. Leaving you at the place you were told. I asked for a refund Read more”

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11.Sunrise Walking Tour with Espresso

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · from $107

Sunrise walking tour in Venice with espresso, a local guide, and quiet photo stops from St Mark's to Rialto Bridge.

“Beautiful morning walk in Venice! Best time of day to see the city. Highly recommended!”

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12.Venice Sunrise 1h Running Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $42

A 1-hour Venice sunrise running tour from Rialto Bridge to San Marco for dawn photos, easy sightseeing, and a friendly pace.

“My wife and I had an amazing time on a running tour of Venice with our guide, Dennis. It was the perfect mix of fun and education. Dennis kept the pace comfortable while showing us the city's most iconic landmarks, as well as hidden gems off the beaten path. Along the way, he shared fascinating insights about Venice’s history, daily life, and good places to eat. The tour was well-organized and stayed right on schedule, with plenty of time for photos and questions. It was a fantastic way to see Venice, get some exercise, and learn something new. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting Venice!”

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13.Friendinvenice Early Morning Venice Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $313

Early morning private walk in Venice with Nadia and Davide, off-the-beaten streets, near-empty Piazza San Marco, Rialto market setup.

“If you like learning about the history of cities, architecture, and many more fun facts about the city, this is the best tour you can take. Nadia and her assistant tour guide, Davide, did an excellent job showing me around the city. There is a deep, rich history about Venice… this tour will provide you with a lot of this history.”

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14.Venice Saint Mark’s Basilica and gondola tour in the morning

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 7 reviews · from $97

Shared gondola glide on Venice’s canals, then skip-the-line St. Mark’s Basilica with a guided look at mosaics, museum, and terrace views.

“Our tour guide was very difficult to understand. We signed up for the English tour, and it was in English but I was only able to understand every few words. Our guide was very knowledgeable, but there was just a language barrier. Seeing inside the basilica and going into the museum and the exterior decks was cool. Your tour experience definitely depends on which guide you get.”

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15.Sunrise Couple Photoshoot Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $591

Sunrise couple photoshoot in Venice with pro guidance and 70 edited HD images, starting at Piazza San Marco and ending near San Marco Square.

“Such a fun experience! My husband and I never have pictures together when we travel other than selfies. Carlo and his lovely wife made the experience fun even during the chaos of Carnival. We are looking forward to seeing the final pictures. We highly recommend this experience!!!”

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