Venice City Walking Tour with Audioguide App

Venice, Italy

Activity Code- 2476

Overview

The Venice City Walking Tour with an audio guide helps you to explore the best of Venice in a fun and relaxed way. It starts at the heart of the city in San Marco and ends at the Jewish Ghetto. Along the way, you will see some of the famous landmarks like the Doge's Palace, Basilica dei Frari, and Rialto Bridge. Enjoy the atmosphere of Old Venice and uncover its secrets. Know why Venice was built in a strange place, and if it is really sinking. You will also hear about the historical figures from Venice. You will also see tall old buildings with a medieval history. This unique Venice City Walking Tour helps you understand Venice in a deeper way with an interesting audio guide.

Highlights

  • Explore Venice’s most famous landmarks and hidden corners with the Venice City Walking Tour
  • Explore at your own pace using a map and audio guide with 25 fascinating stops
  • Take an informative walk through Venice from San Marco to the Jewish ghetto
  • Visit the famous places like Doge's Palace, Basilica dei Frari, and Rialto Bridge
  • Understand why Venice was built in such a location and is it really sinking
  • Discover which famous historical figures were born in Venice
  • Walk through the car-free streets of Venice, where canals and alleys reveal hidden gems
  • See the unique medieval high-rise buildings that still stand tall in Venice
  • Mobile Vouchers are accepted, no need to take the printed tickets!

Itinerary

Take a walk through the heart of Venice with a self-guided audio Venice City Walking Tour that begins at the famous Piazza San Marco and ends in the peaceful Cannaregio district. With no cars, buses, or even bicycles, walking is the only way to truly experience Venice’s winding streets and canals. Use the GPS-guided map on the app to help you explore without the fear of getting lost, while the audio commentary shares fascinating stories, local legends, and historical facts. Discover iconic landmarks like the Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, admire the grand St. Mark’s Cathedral and its lively square, and visit the bustling Rialto Bridge and its nearby shopping streets. Along the way, enjoy the calm beauty of the Grand Canal and stop by Ca d'Oro Palace with its elegant white facade. Explore the Basilica dei Frari, where you can see masterpieces and the tomb of the artist Titian. 
 
As you go deeper into the city with the Venice City Walking Tour, learn about the secrets of old Venice—why the city was built on water, whether it is sinking, and which famous people were born here. The Venice City Walking Tour also takes you to the world’s oldest Jewish ghetto, with its unique medieval high-rises, and reveals many charming corners perfect for photos. With 25 points of interest, you can pause anytime for a break, a coffee, or a detour through a quiet alley. Once the route ends, you are free to continue exploring, enjoy a gondola ride, or even take a boat to nearby islands like Murano, Burano, or San Michele. The app works offline once downloaded and includes helpful illustrations to recognize each landmark, giving you the freedom to explore Venice your way with the Venice City Walking Tour.

Schedule

Start Time: You can access the tour at any time
Duration: (Approx.) 2 hours
Starting Point: San Marco Zaccaria Vaporetto station, 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Ending Point: Same as the starting point
(Please check the calendar to know about the availability)

Includes

  • Self Guided Tour
  • Audioguide App
  • Offline Map featuring Routes for Effortless GPS Navigation
  • 25 Audio Recordings Narrated by a Professional Historian (English, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, French)
  • Landmark Illustrations
  • One Year Access to the tour in the language of your choice

Redemption Info

How does it work?
-You will receive an email with activation instructions within 3-5 minutes after purchase.
-Follow the instructions to activate your purchase before the tour. 
-If you haven't received an email, you can find the activation instructions by entering your booking reference at TouringBee Activate
-Launch the TouringBee app, start the selected tour and follow the designated route. The tour starts at: San Marco Zaccaria Vaporetto station, 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy.
-After redeeming the voucher, it will no longer be valid.
-In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
Important: Activate and download the tour in advance. WiFi is unavailable and mobile signal may be weak at the attraction.

Know Before You Go

Wheelchair or stroller accessible: No.
Voucher Information: Mobile and Printed Vouchers, both are accepted!
The tour is recommended for 14+ years.
Guests are advised to carry their ID card/passport on their travel day.
Everyone joining the tour is encouraged to wear comfortable shoes and clothing since there will be considerable walking involved.
Please note that the audio guide is available through a mobile app for iOS and Android.
This is a self-guided tour. You will need to download the audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase and follow the route on the app's map. There is no human guide provided.
Activate and download the tour in advance; there may be no WiFi and weak mobile signal at the meeting point.
Please ensure that your smartphone is charged to at least 80%.
This is a self-guided tour; there will be no guide at the meeting point.
Once the tour data is downloaded, the app works without an internet connection.
Audio guide is available anytime, date and time during checkout are approximate.
The tour begins at the San Marco Zaccaria Vaporetto station. Walk to San Marco square or take a water bus - vaporetto line 1 or 2 to the San Marco Zaccaria station.
Disclaimer: The tour operator reserves the right to close or cancel certain shows, attractions, entertainments, restaurants, shops or ancillary facilities without any notice. There will be no refund provided in that case.

Cancellation Policy

  • You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
  • If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
  • Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
  • The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
  • This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.

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