From Doges to Domes Self Guided Tour of Venice with App

Duration1h - 2h

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LanguagesGerman, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

In 832 AD, two merchants smuggled a saint’s body out of Egypt, hidden in barrels of pork meat to get past the guards. That relic changed Venice forever — and the basilica built to house it still dominates the city’s most famous square.

This audio walking tour takes you through stories like this across 13 stops in the heart of Venice, from the Bridge of Sighs to a 14th-century tavern still serving wine near the Rialto. Along the way, you’ll hear how Casanova pulled off the only escape from the Doge’s Palace prison, why a three-ton bronze lion may have traveled the Silk Road from China, and where to find a spiral staircase hidden behind an ordinary Venetian façade.

Walk at your own pace through Venice’s maze of alleys and canals. Pause for a spritz or coffee whenever you want.
Available in 9 languages, this tour is the perfect orientation for those who are first time visitors to Venice and want to view the main attractions and hear the stories behind them at their own pace

What's included

100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Audio and written guide included
Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

Any physical devices or headphones
Human tour guide at location
Transport

What to expect

10m

The name sounds romantic, but the truth is darker. Start off by learning about the famous gondolas and taking in a view of the bridge of sighs
Palazzo Ducale
Pass by

A palace, a courtroom, and a prison — all in one building. Get an overview of this building...
Piazza San Marco
30m

Hear about all the distinct buildings that make up this famous square and why Napoleon called it Europe’s finest drawing room.
Teatro La Fenice
Pass by

Discover hidden gems like an Italian theatre, named “The Phoenix” because it keeps burning down and rising again and a spiral staircase like no other
Ponte di Rialto
15m

End near the Rialto bridge, explore the shopping area and discover a historical tavern
St. Mark's Basilica
Pass by

Hear how it was built to house a saint’s body smuggled from Egypt in barrels of pork.
Pass by

Once the headquarters of Venice’s German merchant colony, now a luxury shopping centre.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

The tour ends near the Rialto Bridge

Additional information

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop, listening to audios and time required to walk through all the stops.

Cancellation policy

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

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