Venice Walk, Santa Lucia to St. Mark's Square via Jewish Ghetto

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4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Venice is easy to get lost in. This 38-stop self-guided audio tour takes you from Santa Lucia train station to St. Mark's Square through the quieter streets of Cannaregio and Marco Polo's neighbourhood, following a route most visitors never take.

Your guide is Mariacristina, a local with 25 years of experience who recorded this tour to share the city she knows best. You follow her voice on your phone, at your own pace.
Highlights include:

- The Jewish Ghetto, the first in Europe and origin of the word "ghetto"
- The Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal
- Marco Polo's courtyard and the medieval trade routes behind it
- St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower
- Hidden churches, ancient wellheads and why Venice smells the way it does

How it works:

- Download the tour app (free, iOS and Android)
- Follow the GPS map and listen as you walk
- Pause, rewind, revisit anytime

No guide to wait for. No group to keep up with. Just you, your phone and Venice.

What's Included

Easy to use app
Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the Exploro app
Compatible with both iOS and Android
Local expert curated itinerary with hidden stories and highlights
Flexible: start, pause, or resume anytime at your own pace
Interactive map with GPS navigation, directions, and marked stops
Audio guide, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
In-person Guide

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Venezia Santa Lucia

You can start to listen to the audio guide as soon as you exit the train station.

End point

The tour will end with the history of the buildings in Piazza San Marco, from here you are free to visit the city as you like.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Canal Grande

    History of the canal

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    One of the city’s largest open spaces.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We are in the heart of the Venetian Jewish community.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The round church of the Maddalena stands out, being the only one of its kind in Venice.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    In Venetian dialect, "zugatoli" means toys.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Ponte di Rialto

    It is one of the most famous and photographed bridges in the world.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Piazza San Marco

    This is the only urban space in the city that can be called a "piazza," while all the others are "campi".

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Exploro - Dublin

Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Audio Guides
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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