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San Marco Tour with Grand Canal Gondola Traghetto Crossing
(11) Avis
Venezia
Informations importantes
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Les nourrissons et les jeunes enfants peuvent voyager dans une poussette ou un landau
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Adapté à tous les niveaux de condition physique
Politique d'annulation
Pour un remboursement complet, annulez au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de départ prévue.
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Discover Venice on a premium self-guided audio walking tour, designed as a scenic loop of around 2 hours starting in San Marco.
Your experience begins at our partner agency, where you are personally welcomed. We explain the itinerary, answer your questions, ensure the audio guide works on your smartphone, and accompany you on a short orientation walk to St. Mark’s Square before you continue independently.
The route includes 36 carefully curated audio points, combining iconic landmarks, hidden stories, political history and daily Venetian life. You explore St. Mark’s Square, its Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, historic cafés before experiencing an authentic Grand Canal gondola traghetto crossi...
Points forts
2 heures
Proposé en Allemand (Allemand) & 8 Autres
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
2 heures
Proposé en Allemand (Allemand) & 8 Autres
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Personal welcome at the partner agency with full explanation of the tour
Audio guide on your own smartphone
36 carefully curated audio points across St. Mark’s and Dorsoduro
Short accompanied orientation walk (about 10 minutes) to St. Mark’s Square
Assistance from Voir Venise throughout your stay for advice, recommendations, or help if needed
If you choose the “Private Gondola Ride” option, a 30-minute private gondola ride is included.
9 languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese
If you choose The “PRIVATE SAN MARCO TOUR” option, a 2-hour walking tour with a guide is included.
Premium self-guided audio walking tour designed as a scenic loop
Official premium audio content by Retrace, European agency specializing in art and art history
Grand Canal Gondola Traghetto fee (€2), paid directly to the gondolier due to local regulations.
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Campo S. Zaccaria, 4683g
Please kindly check in at our partner agency, The Tour Shop, located at Campo San Zaccaria 4683/G, Venice, approximately 5–10 minutes before the tour begins.
Retour
St. Mark's Square
The tour ends in St. Mark’s Square, completing a scenic walking loop.
San Marco Tour with Grand Canal Gondola Traghetto Crossing
(11) Avis
Venezia
À propos
Discover Venice on a premium self-guided audio walking tour, designed as a scenic loop of around 2 hours starting in San Marco.
Your experience begins at our partner agency, where you are personally welcomed. We explain the itinerary, answer your questions, ensure the audio guide works on your smartphone, and accompany you on a short orientation walk to St. Mark’s Square before you continue independently.
The route includes 36 carefully curated audio points, combining iconic landmarks, hidden stories, political history and daily Venetian life. You explore St. Mark’s Square, its Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, historic cafés before experiencing an authentic Grand Canal gondola traghetto crossi...
Points forts
2 heures
Proposé en Allemand (Allemand) & 8 Autres
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
2 heures
Proposé en Allemand (Allemand) & 8 Autres
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Personal welcome at the partner agency with full explanation of the tour
Audio guide on your own smartphone
36 carefully curated audio points across St. Mark’s and Dorsoduro
Short accompanied orientation walk (about 10 minutes) to St. Mark’s Square
Assistance from Voir Venise throughout your stay for advice, recommendations, or help if needed
If you choose the “Private Gondola Ride” option, a 30-minute private gondola ride is included.
9 languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese
If you choose The “PRIVATE SAN MARCO TOUR” option, a 2-hour walking tour with a guide is included.
Premium self-guided audio walking tour designed as a scenic loop
Official premium audio content by Retrace, European agency specializing in art and art history
Grand Canal Gondola Traghetto fee (€2), paid directly to the gondolier due to local regulations.
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Campo S. Zaccaria, 4683g
Please kindly check in at our partner agency, The Tour Shop, located at Campo San Zaccaria 4683/G, Venice, approximately 5–10 minutes before the tour begins.
Retour
St. Mark's Square
The tour ends in St. Mark’s Square, completing a scenic walking loop.
Itinéraire
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Place Saint-Marc
St. Mark’s Square & Surroundings (approx. 40 minutes)
Step into the heart of Venice with an immersive audio-guided exploration of St. Mark’s Square and its immediate surroundings, brought to life through 18 carefully curated audio points.
Discover the story behind Venice’s most iconic landmarks, including St. Mark’s Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, and the Clock Tower, while learning how this unique space functioned as the political, religious, and ceremonial center of the Republic of Venice.
Along the way, you’ll uncover the role of historic cafés such as Caffè Florian, the importance of the Procuratie, the symbolism of monuments and columns, and the subtle details often missed by visitors. This part of the tour reveals not only the grandeur of St. Mark’s Square, but also the power, rituals, and daily life that shaped Venice for centuries.
40 minutes
2
Gondola Dogana Vallaresso
Grand Canal Gondola Traghetto Crossing (approx. 5 minutes)
Experience Venice the way locals have for centuries with a traditional gondola traghetto crossing of the Grand Canal.
Long before bridges spanned the canal, Venetians used these gondolas to cross the Grand Canal quickly and efficiently, just as they still do today. Unlike tourist gondola rides, the traghetto is a simple, functional crossing, often taken standing up, and deeply rooted in daily Venetian life.
This short but memorable crossing offers a unique perspective of the Grand Canal, allowing you to admire its palaces from the water while experiencing an authentic local tradition that has remained largely unchanged over time.
Please note that this crossing is paid directly to the gondolier on site (€2 per person) and is not included in the tour due to specific local Venetian regulations. This ensures the experience remains faithful to local customs and regulations.
5 minutes
3
Dorsoduro
Dorsoduro District – Art, Light & Venetian Elegance (approx. 40 minutes)
Discover the artistic soul of Venice in the elegant district of Dorsoduro, known for its light, open spaces, and refined atmosphere. This part of the tour leads you away from the busiest areas and into one of the city’s most authentic and harmonious neighborhoods.
Along the way, you explore key landmarks such as Punta della Dogana, Venice’s historic maritime customs point, and the majestic Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, built as a vow after the plague and symbolizing the city’s resilience and faith.
You’ll also pass by some of Venice’s most important art institutions, including Palazzo Cini, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and the Gallerie dell’Accademia.
Beyond its monuments, Dorsoduro reveals a quieter, more local Venice, with graceful canals, sunlit squares, and a timeless rhythm that invites you to slow down and observe.
40 minutes
4
Sestiere San Marco
San Marco District/Sestiere (approx. 35 minutes)
Continue your audio-guided walk through the wider San Marco district, beyond the famous square, and discover a Venice shaped by culture, music, elegance, and everyday life. This part of the route reveals a more intimate side of the city, away from the main crowds.
You stroll across Campo Santo Stefano, pass by the legendary Teatro La Fenice, and walk near San Vidal Church, today a well-known concert venue. The route then leads you through Campo San Moisè and along Calle Larga XXII Marzo, a street combining luxury boutiques with the memory of Venice’s 1848 revolution.
This final section completes a beautiful audio-guided walking loop, blending history, culture, and atmosphere, before gently bringing you back to St. Mark’s Square, where the tour began