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Great tour with perfect navigation. Definitely will recommend this tour for the Saint Marcos area on your own.
In and Around St. Mark‘s Square: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 15min–1h 30min
- Price from
- $20 / person
- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 1 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- See policy below
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Meeting point
- Before arrival, please install the app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Description
Explore St Mark‘s Square and its surroundings on this affordable self-guided walking tour with Dr Susan Steer, an art historian who specializes in Medieval and Renaissance Venice. • Learn a bit about the 3000+ year history of power and wealth of Venice as a merchant city • Hear from producer, Dr Susan Stee, one of Context Travel's local expert tour guides • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 21
- Adult (ages 6+)
- $20
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
Dive into the history of Venice on this walking tour of Piazza San Marco (St. Mark‘s Square) and its surroundings with Context Travel expert Dr Susan Steer, an art historian who specializes in Medieval and Renaissance Venice.
St. Mark's Basilica
Our walk starts at St. Mark’s Square, “the most beautiful drawing room in the world”, as Napoleon called it, and one of several historically significant landmarks you‘ll visit on this tour. You‘ll gain an understanding of the important role Venice played in merging the Eastern and Western worlds during the Medieval and Renaissance eras.
Palazzo Ducale
On this self-guided audio tour, you'll explore the outside of the Doge’s Palace
Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
Take in St Mark’s Square‘s sights, including the Clock Tower, Saint Mark‘s Basilica, the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (Marciana library), the Zecca (the State Mint), and the many museums in the square
Take in St Mark’s Square‘s sights, including the Clock Tower, Saint Mark‘s Basilica, the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (Marciana library), the Zecca (the State Mint), and the many museums in the square
Piazza San Marco
You'll see the two columns, Colonna di San Marco and San Teodoro as you walk
Observe the ornate arches, stunning buildings, picturesque bridges and windy canals that make Venice the most romantic city in the world, including Bridge of Sighs and Ponte della Paglia
Palazzo Delle Prigioni Nuove
You'll pass by and hear about the Palazzo delle Prigioni, once a prison
Take in St Mark’s Square‘s sights, including the Clock Tower, Saint Mark‘s Basilica, the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana (Marciana library), the Zecca (the State Mint), and the many museums in the square
Museo Correr
Teatro La Fenice
You'll pass by Teatro la Fenice and hear its history while you walk
Gaze upon Ateneo Veneto and hear its history while you walk through the streets of Venice
Harry's Bar
Travel through time with a visit to Harry‘s Bar, an old coffee bar and a former haunt for literary greats like Ernest Hemingway
Giardini Reali
Along the way, Susan Steer will share Venice’s history while providing recommendations, context, and must-sees. You‘ll also discover off the beaten path gems like Giardini Reali Park, where our tour ends.
What's included
Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Not included
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Entry fees to museum or attractions mentioned en route
Transportation
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
1 reviews
How it compares in Venice
- Starting price $20 is 83% below the typical $120 for tours of similar length in Venice
Excurgo comparison of 1,973 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does In and Around St. Mark‘s Square: A Self-Guided Audio Tour take?
In and Around St. Mark‘s Square: A Self-Guided Audio Tour lasts about 1h 15min–1h 30min. The itinerary has 14 stops.
How much does In and Around St. Mark‘s Square: A Self-Guided Audio Tour cost?
Prices start at $20 per person for this Venice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does In and Around St. Mark‘s Square: A Self-Guided Audio Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Can I cancel In and Around St. Mark‘s Square: A Self-Guided Audio Tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Before arrival, please install the app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is In and Around St. Mark‘s Square: A Self-Guided Audio Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is In and Around St. Mark‘s Square: A Self-Guided Audio Tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by VoiceMap Audio Tours.
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