San Marco Tour with Grand Canal Gondola Traghetto Crossing
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…
Operated by Voir Venise
Overview
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 crossing, just as Venetians do (paid on site). If you choose the “Private Gondola Ride” option, a 30-minute private gondola ride is also included. The walk then continues through Dorsoduro, home to Santa Maria della Salute, Punta della Dogana and atmospheric streets to St. Mark’s Square.
What’s included
- 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
Not included
- Grand Canal Gondola Traghetto fee (€2), paid directly to the gondolier due to local regulations.
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