Venice Self-Guided Audio Tour: Grand Canal, St. Mark's Square and Basilica, Rialto Bridge
Duration
4 hours
Cancellation
Non-refundable
Ticket type
Mobile ticket
Confirmation
Instant
What's included
What's included
Not included
What to expect
- 1
St. Mark's Square
Begin in the heart of Venice, where the audio guide sets the scene for one of Europe's most storied public spaces.
- 2
St. Mark's Basilica
Discover the Byzantine architecture and glittering mosaics that have defined Venice's skyline for nearly a thousand years.
- 3
St. Mark's Campanile
Learn the history of the bell tower that has watched over the lagoon city since the ninth century.
- 4
Doge's Palace
Hear the story of the seat of Venetian power, from its Gothic façade to the political intrigue within.
- 5
Bridge of Sighs
Pause at one of the world's most romantic and melancholy bridges, with context on its role in Venetian justice.
- 6
Grand Canal
Walk along Venice's main waterway as the commentary explains the palaces and trading history lining its banks.
- 7
Rialto Bridge
Cross the most famous of Venice's 400 bridges and learn how it shaped the city's commercial heart.
- 8
Teatro La Fenice
Discover the storied opera house that has burned down and risen again twice in its history.
- 9
Museo Correr
Learn about the museum that holds Venice's civic history, art, and the story of the Republic.
- 10
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Seek out the hidden courtyard and its extraordinary spiral external staircase, one of Venice's best-kept secrets.
- 11
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Visit the Gothic church that houses Titian's Assumption and some of Venice's greatest Renaissance art.
- 12
Venetian Arsenal
Explore the vast shipyard complex that once made Venice the dominant naval power in the Mediterranean.