Venice Coffee Tours: 4 We Would Book Again

1.Coffee, Desserts with Highlights of Venice

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62Our pick

Start near Rialto with a local licensed guide such as Carlo, Anastasia, Giorgia, or Holly. Visit five cafés and pastry shops, taste five Venetian sweets and two drinks, then walk toward St. Mark’s Square via Venice’s landmark bridges and stories. The morning pace, small groups, and practical local tips make this a useful first look at Venice.

“Holly was very informative and adjusted the tour to include things of interest for our small group of 3. Her recommendations were spot on.”

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2.Sunrise Walking Tour with Espresso

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

Meet Elisabetta Amadi at Caffè Florian at 6:45 for a two-hour walk through St. Mark's Square, the Mercerie, Grand Canal, and Rialto. You'll see Venice in its quietest light, hear local stories in English or Italian, find photo spots, and enjoy one espresso at a well-known Rialto coffee place.

“Our sunrise tour of Venice was incredible. Everything we wanted and more. Elisabetta, a local with great English skills, knew all of the history and culture and was more than willing to answer our questions. We had a quick coffee before setting off through the winding streets of Venice while Elisabetta showed us where to eat off the beaten track. We took photos of places we wanted to come back to since it’s easy to get lost in the city. We were taken across the famed Rialto Bridge, took in St Mark’s square, and had a clear shot of the bridge of Sighs from the outside. With very little other…”

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3.Chill coffee or meal break at illy Caffè in St.Mark’s Square

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $16Best value

You’ll enjoy a flexible breakfast, coffee break, light lunch, or aperitif at illy Caffè Giardini Reali, a restored greenhouse beside St. Mark’s Square. Choose a hot drink, Venetian cicchetti, dessert, salad, or spritz, depending on your booking. The café is open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., with lunch served only from noon to 2:15 p.m.

“There was a small technical hiccup but both the manager and the server were very nice and attentive. Food was decent, portion was big enough for me to be full.”

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4.Venice Delights: Coffee & Food Experience Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Join Giorgia for a two-hour English walking tour through Venice’s coffee culture. Taste several coffee styles and pastries, visit Italy’s oldest continuously operating coffee house, learn local ordering customs, and walk past Rialto Bridge and St. Mark’s Square. All listed tastings are included.

“This tour was wonderful!! Our guide, Georgia, was lovely and so passionate and knowledgeable about the Venetian history around coffee. Each place she took us to was delicious and we loved exploring the city with her! Would highly recommend this tour to everyone!”

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