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Explore Vivacious Venice: Self-Guided Audio Tour

3 Reviews 4.00 out of 5 stars Based on 3 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Venice, Italy
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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Dutch, Mandarin
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Overview

Venice is riveting. It captures you with its architecture, its beautiful canals, and the artwork housed within its galleries and churches. It seduces with its superb craftsmen who fashion masterpieces with glass and leather. There’s no place quite like it.

Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this amazing city.

To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking.

You will learn about the city's history from its lagoon beginnings to the rise of its maritime empire, the politics of the Doge and the Republic, its influence on world trade and Renaissance period, as well as the fascinating buildings and individuals of its past that have moulded Venice.

Please note that this tour is available in English, Mandarin and Dutch.

What's Included

  • Self-paced
  • Audio files and GPS map
  • Admission Fees
  • Food/Drinks
  • Transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Piazza San Marco
1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Ponte di Rialto
30100 Venezia VE, Italy

Since this tour is self-guided audio tour, you decide your own starting point and ending point according to your own schedule.

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Doge's Palace

The Palazzo Ducale is one of the highlights of Venice. Tour the Museum and soak in the atmosphere.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Piazza San Marco

Located by the Grand Canal, the Piazza San Marco will stun you with its amazing architecture and rich history
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Chiesa di Santa Maria Formosa

One of the city's many churches, Santa Maria Formosa's past holds reference to an unusual name, 10th century piracy, great artists, and the effects of the Second World War.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Teatro Malibran

Erected over the ruined foundations of what had been Casa Polo, Teatro Malibran has come to be one of the best loved playhouses in a city once known as the 'Republic of Music'.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Ponte di Rialto

Visit the most famous bridge in Venice, the Rialto Bridge and take in the jaw dropping views that Venice has to offer
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Basilica di San Marco

The Basilica di San Marco will leave you astounded by its magnificent and breathtaking details.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
  • No admission fees or physical guide included.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore Vivacious Venice: Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-30114P56

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Self-paced
  • Audio files and GPS map
  • Admission Fees
  • Food/Drinks
  • Transportation
  • Audio Device

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Tour downloading instructions are in the "Before You Go" section of your ticket.
  • No admission fees or physical guide included.
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please download the audio file and make it ready before you start your journey
  • 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
  • Available only in English, Dutch and Chinese
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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