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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.