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Offered languages
- German
- Portuguese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Dutch
- Spanish
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
Meeting and pickup
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The tour ends near the Rialto Bridge
Itinerary
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1Bridge of Sighs
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
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Doge's Palace (Pass by)
A palace, a courtroom, and a prison — all in one building. Get an overview of this building...
Admission ticket free -
2Piazza San Marco
Hear about all the distinct buildings that make up this famous square and why Napoleon called it Europe’s finest drawing room.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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
Admission ticket free -
3Ponte di Rialto
End near the Rialto bridge, explore the shopping area and discover a historical tavern
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
St. Mark's Basilica (Pass by)
Hear how it was built to house a saint’s body smuggled from Egypt in barrels of pork.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Once the headquarters of Venice’s German merchant colony, now a luxury shopping centre.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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