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Explore Vivacious Venice: Self-Guided Audio Tour

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About this activity

Venice is riveting. It captures you with its architecture, its beautiful canals, and the artwork housed within its galleries and churches. It seduces with its superb craftsmen who fashion masterpieces with glass and leather. There’s no place quite like it.

Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this amazing city.

To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.

You will learn about the city's history from its lagoon beginnings to the rise of its maritime empire, the politics of the Doge and the Republic, its influence on world trade and Renaissance period, as well as the fascinating buildings and individuals of its past that have moulded Venice.

Please note that this tour is available in English, Mandarin and Dutch.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Audio guide: Chinese, English, Dutch
Operated by: Citywalksz Ltd

Ages: Adults (8–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Self-paced
Included: Audio files and GPS map

Not included

Not included: Admission Fees
Not included: Food/Drinks
Not included: Transportation
Not included: Audio Device

Itinerary

Palazzo Ducale

15 min Admission not included

The Palazzo Ducale is one of the highlights of Venice. Tour the Museum and soak in the atmosphere.
Piazza San Marco

15 min

Located by the Grand Canal, the Piazza San Marco will stun you with its amazing architecture and rich history
Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa

15 min Admission not included

One of the city's many churches, Santa Maria Formosa's past holds reference to an unusual name, 10th century piracy, great artists, and the effects of the Second World War.
Teatro Malibran

15 min Admission not included

Erected over the ruined foundations of what had been Casa Polo, Teatro Malibran has come to be one of the best loved playhouses in a city once known as the 'Republic of Music'.
Ponte di Rialto

15 min

Visit the most famous bridge in Venice, the Rialto Bridge and take in the jaw dropping views that Venice has to offer
Basilica di San Marco

15 min Admission not included

The Basilica di San Marco will leave you astounded by its magnificent and breathtaking details.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Since this tour is self-guided audio tour, you decide your own starting point and ending point according to your own schedule.

End point

Since this tour is self-guided audio tour, you decide your own starting point and ending point according to your own schedule.

Using your ticket

This is a self-guided audio tour.

There is no meeting point and no physical guide.

Start anytime and explore at your own pace. Please stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

Note. This Tour is available in English, French, German, Spanish and Chinese audio all will be unlocked. But only English audio version has the full 24 language transcriptions.

START YOUR TOUR

You will receive an email from Viator with a link to open your tour in the CitywalksWorld app.

Click the link in the email and the app will open with your tour ready to start.

Download the tour for the best offline experience.

DIDN’T RECEIVE THE EMAIL?

Open the app directly at:

https://citywalksworld.app

Go to My Tours.

Select Redeem a Code.

Enter the Tour Operator Confirmation No.

(This is on your Viator ticket and starts with VIA-.)

Your tour will unlock instantly.

IMPORTANT – BEST EXPERIENCE

Use headphones for clearer audio.
Go to the Profile tab to adjust your default settings.
Calibrate your compass in the app to make navigation easier.

We hope you enjoy your walk. If you have a great experience, we would truly appreciate a review.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
No admission fees or physical guide included.
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey
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
Available only in English, Dutch and Chinese