Almost 20,000 visitors were excluded from the centre for the spectacle, which first took place in the 11th century, as police limited crowds entering the popular Italian site.
On the first day of the Carnival, 27 January, excited crowds lined the street to watch the ‘Festa Venezia’ on the water show in the popular Cannaregio district – but officials put restrictions in place so only 11,0000 visitors could attend the show.
Prefect Carlo Boffi said security bosses are now considering “significant” countermeasures to reduce visitors to the ‘Flight of the Angel’ show in San Marco, on Sunday, February 4.
Officials are even going as far as to consider plans to restrict the number of visitors to the most sensitive areas of the historic centre, such as Piazza San Marco, during the 2018 Carnival.
They claim it will take the pressure off from the square in which, by the Minniti decree on major events, no more than 25,000 people would enter.
Built over a collection of islands in a lagoon of the Adriatic Sea, Venice is one of the most popular destinations in Italy.
The unique canal city draws hordes of tourists year-round, for its authentic Italian culture and remarkable history.
But officials are growing concerned about overwhelming numbers of holidaymakers destroying the city.
So much so, it has introduced fines for tourists who picnic in public areas or wear swimsuits for sightseeing.
Littering, loitering on bridges and jumping in the canals also attract fines, all ranging between €25 (£22) and €500 (£445).
The Venice Carnival in Italy runs every year in the lead-up to Lent, beginning every year two weeks before Ash Wednesday and finishing on Shrove Tuesday.
It first took place in the 11th century, when it lasted for two months of revelry, but fell into decline in the 18th century.
But it was revived in 1979 and mask-wearing revellers parading around Venice and enjoying live music are now a staple of the Venetian year.
The theme for this year’s carnival, which runs from January 27 to February 13, is ‘Playing’.
Additional reporting by Maria Ortega.