From Doges to Domes Self Guided Tour of Venice with App
Description
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
Tour Options
Itinerary
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
A palace, a courtroom, and a prison — all in one building. Get an overview of this building...
Hear about all the distinct buildings that make up this famous square and why Napoleon called it Europe’s finest drawing room.
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
End near the Rialto bridge, explore the shopping area and discover a historical tavern
Hear how it was built to house a saint’s body smuggled from Egypt in barrels of pork.
Once the headquarters of Venice’s German merchant colony, now a luxury shopping centre.
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What's included
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(4)
Great tour that Is can do at my own pace. The only thing Is would change is to have directions other than the map between stops.
Thank you for the feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the tour, and we appreciate the suggestion will work on this.
Lots of the same! Far too expensive for what you get
Great app with info, maps, and pics. Helps to easily understand the amazing scenes around you.
Thanks so much! Glad the tour helped bring everything around you to life.
Great app to use was informative and the map was actually interactive which helped. Information was interesting and clear in English for us Kiwis
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We really appreciate it and we are glad that you enjoyed the tour. We hope to guide you again in a different city in the future. Best regards, The Tourific team
