Venice & the Veneto · MORNING
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 morning tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Explore Venice on a lively morning walk through calli, squares, St. Mark’s, San Marco, and lesser-seen corners for $29.
“It was a wonderful tour that allowed us to learn a lot of information in a short amount of time.”
A practical review of Venice’s four-hour Murano and Burano cruise, with glassmaking, colorful canals, pricing, timing, and booking advice.
“Great trip to see Murano and burano if you don't have a lot of time to spend in Venice. Loved this half day excursion”
Tour St. Mark’s Basilica, see its golden mosaics and terrace, then ride a shared gondola through Venice for $99.
Explore Venice on foot, then glide through its canals on a shared gondola ride with an English-speaking guide.
“The tour guide did not turn up . Phoned the tour operator and got no answer. Stood around for 45 minutes. Rang Viator kept me hanging on the phone for 10 minutes as they could not get hold of tour guide.”
Walk from St. Mark’s to Venice’s Jewish Ghetto, cross the Grand Canal by gondola, then return by motorboat for $29.79.
“Audio equipment needs to be provided. Very difficult to hear her without it. Presenter was pleasant and attentive”
See Venice before the crowds on a guided morning walk, then enter Doge’s Palace with admission included and cross the Bridge of Sighs.
“The sights that we saw were interesting and well explained by the guide. The Doge's Palace was very interesting.”
Photograph Venice before the crowds with a private guide, learning camera skills while exploring landmarks, quiet streets, and sunrise light.
“We actually scheduled a 3-hour walk for the early morning for two of us and 2 hours in the evening with our spouses. Simone was terrific at both. In the morning, he planned an approach that moved us from place to place to take advantage of the early morning light from before sunrise until after. When the sun got higher we went to places where exposure to the sun was not an issue. Throughout, he taught us techniques of settings and composition to make the best of each situation. Along the way, he imparted tremendous knowledge about Venice, the history and the present. We learned more about the city from…”
Start early in Venice for a guided walk from San Marco to Santa Maria della Salute, with quiet lanes, grand views, and local insight.
“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!”
Run through Venice at sunrise with local guide Denys, seeing Rialto, Dorsoduro, quiet promenades, and hidden corners for $41.
“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.”
See Venice before the crowds on a two-hour sunrise walk from St. Mark’s Square to Rialto, with local stories, photos, and an espresso.
“Beautiful morning walk in Venice! Best time of day to see the city. Highly recommended!”
See Murano glassmaking and Burano’s colorful streets on a 4.5-hour Venice boat tour with free time and a panoramic terrace.
“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”
See Venice before the crowds with a private 2-hour walk through Rialto, San Marco, back lanes, and the early food market.
“A truly lovely morning with Nadia; we were shown sights and told stories of Venice that we would not have enjoyed without this excellent tour. If you want to understand Venice, take a private tour with Nadia. She has passion, enthusiasm, and knowledge that is generously shared.”
Run through Venice at dawn with a local guide, quiet canals, landmark views, photo stops, and a comfortable one-hour pace.
“This is a great tour for anyone looking for a morning run and to learn about Venice. Denis is knowledgeable, answers questions and shares interesting insights. Highly recommend it as a different way to see Venice.”
Review of Venice’s morning St. Mark’s Basilica and gondola tour, with practical advice on timing, guides, value, dress rules, and what to expect.
“I learned a lot from the Golden Basilica Tour. I only wish I could have spend more time in the basilica and gone to the top. We got to see Mozart's house during the Gondola tour! Was extraordinary.”
Capture Venice at sunrise with Carlo and Lisa, visiting San Marco and quiet lanes for 70 edited photos in a private one-hour session.
“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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