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Our run will start in Saint Mark’s square in the early morning, when the square is empty and quiet. We’ll run by Saint Mark’s basilica, gazing at its shimmering golden mosaics and its fancy marbles. We’ll listen to the sound of the bells of the campanile, the tallest bell tower of the city, and we’ll learn how to read the time on the Torre dell’Orologio, a five hundred year old clock tower.
We’ll continue on to the Doge’s Palace to run under its gothic arcades until we reach the most famous bridge of the city: the Bridge of Sighs!
The tour continues along St. Mark’s basin to reach the district of Castello and the monumental entrance of the Arsenale: the complex of shipyards where the Venetians built the ships for their merchants and their powerful fleet. The gate to the Arsenale is watched by two gigantic lions. Would you like to know why? Our run will then proceed to the residential district of Cannaregio, swerving in the winding calles and stepping up and down the bridges; the smell of fresh made coffee coming from the first floor windows will wake us up and give us the energy to reach the Jewish Ghetto. We’ll run by the ancient synagogues and proceed to the Scalzi Bridge across the Grand Canal. It’s time to change district and move to Santa Croce and Dorsoduro district: we’ll see the greatest universities of Venice: the IUAV and the Ca’ Foscari, we’ll go by the Peggy Guggenheim Collection and continue on to the Punta della Dogana. The Dogana was once the custom house of the Most Serene Republic of Venice and it stands right at the entrance of the Grand Canal, giving a view on Saint Mark Venice that will stick with you for quite some time.
Frannie –
I had the most wonderful run with Georgia! Venice’s streets and alleys are complicated and would have been so lost without her. Her in-depth knowledge of the city’s history and landmarks made the run extra special. I would 100% do this again.
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Mark –
Great 10k run this morning with Georgia. Conditions were ideal – dry, cool and sunny. Distance and pace were perfect and Georgia was the ideal guide – such easy company and knowledgeable about her city (A great runner too!!).
This is a fantastic way to see the city while also getting a bit of a workout. Thank you Georgia and Go Running tours
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Ana A –
I had a WONDERFUL time running through the streets of Venice with Giorgia! She was so friendly and she really knew the city since she was born and raised there, and still lives there! She took lots of fun photos and it was amazing getting to see all of the sights without the crowds. Definitely a highlight of my trip!
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Susan –
It’s now two months after doing the running tour around Venice and it’s the thing I remember most about my first visit to Venice. I highly recommend it. Alessandro helped me with the logistics of getting to the start from my hotel and Giorgia was a brilliant guide – running at my pace, interesting chat about living in Venice and took some pretty good photos of us along the way. If you’re wondering whether to do this tour or not, do it!
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Jaran Raa –
What a Sunday morning! I had an awesome 10k run with Giorgia. Couldn’t have asked for a better guide or running partner, great work out, and we had the nicest chat along the way.
To take in the sights with almost no people around is highly recommended. Also, when you get off the beaten track, a different kind of Venice opens up. And all this while you are running.
Excellent service! Thank you!
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Sunhyung Kim –
Georgia was a wonderful, warm, bright person. Born and raised in Venice, she was a perfect guide for me, a running novice, first-timer in Venice. She ran along with me through the alleys, byways, canals and streets of the beautiful city. Thanks for the wonderful pictures as well.
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Lucy –
Alessandro was fantastic he was able to take us on a 10k at the perfect pace around the whole city and to neighborhood’s we did not make with our extended family. He was great company as was Marco and took so many incredible pics of us enjoying the city before the masses descended. We would definitely do it again and cannot thank Alessandro enough! Grazie Mille!
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Michael –
I learned a lot, saw places of Venice that I wouldn’t have without the expertise of a local.
I loved every minute of this run!!!
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Jason –
Absolutely so worth it! Did my run this morning with Giorgia and it was perfect! She took me around the city and was nice to see everything in the morning without crowds. She knew the city like the back of her hand (she lives here) and was so engaging during the run. Also kept me on a good pace that I didn’t know I had in myself. Recommend this to anyone that wants a great workout and take in the city!
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Mike Driver –
Fantastic run with Giorgia this morning highly recommended great way the city thanks Georgia
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Coen –
Went for a lovely 10km around Venice with Giorgia as my guide.
Giorgia was an absulte blessing as I wouldn’t have been able to navigate the city without her.
She was fun and excellent to talk with and learn about Venice with.
Would recommend.
Ps there is a lot of bridges to climb.
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Justine –
Alessandro is an amazing runner and guide who will show you those parts of Venice that no every tourist gets to see. From the Jewish quarter to tiny tucked away gardens and open spaces, his running tour is a must do for those who enjoy getting some exercise as well as sight see. Do yourself a favor and book one of his amazing runs. You won’t be disappointed!
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Laurie Rice –
I ran 10k with Alessandro this morning and it was awesome! Such a fun way to tour the city and see so much of Venice. Alessandro was knowledgable and kind and great to run with!
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Lali Fadida –
Giorgia was amazing, showed me the best spots, easy and fun to talk with. Had so much fun, thank you
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Goldie –
Alessandro was a great running guide. He was punctual and friendly. The route was great, he explained clearly a few things we hadn’t picked up on around Venice. It was a fantastic mix of run and a bit of information about the city. Definitely recommend!
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Johan Maree –
Once in a lifetime, Giorgia made this a run to rememberZ
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Morgan Hobbs –
I had a great time with Giorgia! She was friendly and sweet. She led me around Venice into places I never would have found myself.
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Nikolaas –
Giorgia took me on a 10 km morning run through the empty streets (!) of Venice. It was an absolutely sublime experience. We ran a good pace and still managed to have a great conversation along the way. I would absolutely recommend this tour and team. Kudos to Giorgia & Alessandro!
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Suzanne de Groot –
You might think it is crazy to run at 5 in the morning. But it was worth it. You start in the dark and run toward the sunrise. And all the the time in good companionship of Allessandro who explains the ins and outs of Venice.
I would really recommand this 10km run!
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Eric Tunquist –
My running guide, Giorgia, was wonderful! She arrived early, ran a good pace, pointed out the city highlights, and told me about her family and herself. I really enjoyed seeing parts of Venice I wouldn’t have found on my own and doing a run I wouldn’t have done without Giorgia by my side.
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Mary –
This was perfect!! Alessandro was knowledgeable and a pleasure to explore with. Going early before it was too warm or too crowded let us enjoy a whole other side of Venice!
Please note that the bridges necessarily make for punchy little climbs rather than a flat course when choosing what distance is right for you. The flexible pace and frequent photo stops definitely take off any pressure though.
I would absolutely recommend this as the best way to see Venice for anyone who enjoys running.
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Samara Cohen –
We loved our 10k run with Georgia – it was wonderful to see the city early before the streets were crowded; we recommend fueling with tiramisu and pizza!
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Adam Ray –
I’m so glad I did this. A great way to see the sights of Venice before the crowds while getting some exercise. Giorgia was super friendly and showed me the sights. Highly recommend!
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James Vaughan –
My souvenir from Venice was a run with Alessandro around the city. He was a great guide, and the hour-long run felt so much shorter with great conversation, stops for water and photos along the way, and plenty of beautiful sites from around the city. If you are a runner and find a holiday incomplete without a great run, I highly encourage you to give Alessandro a try. I had the best time and now have a great memory from my trip to Venice.
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Lina Arslanian –
Great run with Giorgia on Sunday morning. Despite the winds and clouds, we enjoyed our run with her. She guided us throughout Venice and took us thru streets and alleys we wouldn’t have done on our own. We saw sights and places we wouldn’t have thought to see like arsenale and the hospital. She took the to explain and took lots of photos of us. This was not my first running tour with Go Running Tours. I have been quite pleased with the experience. Mixing touring with one’s own passion of running.
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Dirk Grube –
It was a great run and beautiful experience, thank you very much!!
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Melissa Scholes –
I had a wonderful run in Venice with Alessandro in the morning.I did not trust myself to navigate a run but my guide did it brilliantly.
I got to see several beautiful areas. Lots of fountain stops and pics. Would definitely do it again.
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