In and Around St. Mark‘s Square: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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About this activity

Explore St Mark‘s Square and its surroundings on this affordable self-guided walking tour with Dr Susan Steer, an art historian who specializes in Medieval and Renaissance Venice.

Learn a bit about the 3000+ year history of power and wealth of Venice as a merchant city
Hear from producer, Dr Susan Stee, one of Context Travel's local expert tour guides
Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
Use the virtual tour option at home

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 15 min – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Piazza San Marco

Passing by

Dive into the history of Venice on this walking tour of Piazza San Marco (St. Mark‘s Square) and its surroundings with Context Travel expert Dr Susan Steer, an art historian who specializes in Medieval and Renaissance Venice.
St. Mark's Basilica

Passing by

Our walk starts at St. Mark’s Square, “the most beautiful drawing room in the world”, as Napoleon called it, and one of several historically significant landmarks you‘ll visit on this tour. You‘ll gain an understanding of the important role Venice played in merging the Eastern and Western worlds during the Medieval and Renaissance eras.
Palazzo Ducale

Passing by

On this self-guided audio tour, you'll explore the outside of the Doge’s Palace
Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

Passing by

Take in St Mark’s Square‘s sights, including the Clock Tower, Saint Mark‘s Basilica, the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (Marciana library), the Zecca (the State Mint), and the many museums in the square
Stop 5

Passing by

Take in St Mark’s Square‘s sights, including the Clock Tower, Saint Mark‘s Basilica, the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (Marciana library), the Zecca (the State Mint), and the many museums in the square
Piazza San Marco

Passing by

You'll see the two columns, Colonna di San Marco and San Teodoro as you walk
Stop 7

Passing by

Observe the ornate arches, stunning buildings, picturesque bridges and windy canals that make Venice the most romantic city in the world, including Bridge of Sighs and Ponte della Paglia
Palazzo Delle Prigioni Nuove

Passing by

You'll pass by and hear about the Palazzo delle Prigioni, once a prison
Stop 9

Passing by

Take in St Mark’s Square‘s sights, including the Clock Tower, Saint Mark‘s Basilica, the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (Marciana library), the Zecca (the State Mint), and the many museums in the square
Museo Correr

Passing by

Take in St Mark’s Square‘s sights, including the Clock Tower, Saint Mark‘s Basilica, the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (Marciana library), the Zecca (the State Mint), and the many museums in the square
Teatro La Fenice

Passing by

You'll pass by Teatro la Fenice and hear its history while you walk
Stop 12

Passing by

Gaze upon Ateneo Veneto and hear its history while you walk through the streets of Venice
Harry's Bar

Passing by

Travel through time with a visit to Harry‘s Bar, an old coffee bar and a former haunt for literary greats like Ernest Hemingway
Giardini Reali

Passing by

Along the way, Susan Steer will share Venice’s history while providing recommendations, context, and must-sees. You‘ll also discover off the beaten path gems like Giardini Reali Park, where our tour ends.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Before arrival, please install the app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends in Giardini Reali.

Using your ticket

VoiceMap Code

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

Download Instructions

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

1. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

2. Create an account

3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

4. Enter your code then select Download Now

Support

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it