Age
18+
Group size
1-10
Transport
On foot
Language
English
Duration
2 hours
About this experience
With the help of the application installed on your smartphone, you will explore the brightest landmarks of Venice and visit its iconic places, hear myths and real stories of the city, as well as learn about curious moments and prejudices associated with the locals. The audio tour includes: Bridge of Sighs, Doge's Palace, St. Mark's Square, Rialto district, and much more.
What to Expect
- The audio walk starts at the monument to Vittorio Emanuele II, where you will learn how a beautiful city emerged from a normal swamp.
- Next, you will stroll along the waterfront, where you will encounter perhaps the most enchanting symbol of Venice - gondolas. Here you will also hear about the complex relationship of Venetians with water.
- Crossing the canal via the Bridge of Sighs, you will uncover the story behind its name. And learn about the legendary figure who made the only escape from the Piombi prison in Venetian history.
- Continuing in the program is the famous Doge's Palace, where you will hear about the romantic wedding ceremony of the Doge with the sea and feel the spirit of the once largest republic in Europe.
- On St. Mark's Square, you will learn why St. Mark is so important to the city, who fears passing between the two columns in the square, and, of course, admire the impressive St. Mark's Basilica.
- Then you will walk towards the Rialto district, listening along the way to the daily life of local residents.
- The tour will end at the most beautiful Grand Canal bridge.
Organizational Details
How the audio guide tour works
- After booking and payment of the tour, you will receive a link via e-mail and SMS to the application for downloading the tour.
- Register in the application, activate the received code.
- The application will show where the tour begins, and using the built-in maps, it will guide you along the entire route.
- You can go on the tour any day and time.
- You can take the tour without the internet: for this, you need to download it.
Important
- The tour is conducted without a guide through the mobile application.
- Bring headphones and a charged smartphone.
- When ordering 1 ticket, you can download the tour on 1 smartphone; if you want to download the tour on 2 or more smartphones, purchase the required number of tickets.
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