Immediately take advantage of our unique navigation functionality which makes self-guiding easy, with plenty of suggested walking routes to explore.
Find yourself immersed in the culture and history of the city, as you approach iconic landmarks including St. Mark's Square and Basilica, Doge's Palace, Grand Canal and Rialto Bridge.
Don't forget to tune into your audio commentary to hear all about the tourist hotspots, or take a break whenever you fancy to suit your own schedule. When you're ready, plan your next walking route, pinpoint your favorite sights and source the best photo hotspots, as you continue your exploration of Venice, the Vox City way!
Highlights across the tour include:
St. Mark's Square
St. Mark's Basilica
Doge's Palace
Grand Canal
Rialto Bridge
Bridge of Sighs
St Mark's Campanile
Teatro La Fenice
St Mark's Campanile
Museo Correr
Basilica S.Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
Venetian Arsenal
Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo
Important information
- Please note, this is a digital experience. There is no meeting point or staff on-site.
- This tour requires you to use your own mobile device and headphones at all times; further download instructions can be found on your voucher.
- Entrance tickets to the various attractions are not included and must be purchased separately.
Languages
Multilingual audio commentary in English, Chinese, German, French, Italian and Spanish.
Discover a real sectioned gondola, take a VR ride with a reconstruction of a journey aboard a gondola through the centuries on the Grand Canal, immerse in Venetian culture at our unique bookshop, and take home a wooden 3D gondola puzzle.
Explore the Gondola's Mystique: a genuine sectioned gondola to uncover its hidden secrets. Learn about the historical and cultural significance of this quintessential Venetian symbol."
Time-Travel on the Grand Canal: "Embark on a VR journey aboard a gondola through the centuries. Experience the vibrant Carnival festivities of the 1700s, just as Casanova did, and glide beneath the historic wooden drawbridge of the Rialto Bridge.
Immerse yourself in Venetian culture at our unique bookshop, rich with stories and artifacts. As a cherished memento of your visit, take home a wooden 3D puzzle of a gondola, keeping a piece of Venetian charm with you.
Book your spot now and get ready for this amazing experience!
Discover the 16th prisons of the Venetian Republic, one of the earliest jails in Europe, created in 1500 and linked to the Doge's Palace through the famous Bridge of Sighs. Nowadays the Palace, that overlooks the stunning Riva Degli Schiavoni, is home of an important Venetian cultural institution.
An amazing itinerary in which you will be accompanied through places never visited until now: enter in the in the imposing courtroom and in the dark cells, you will discover the lifestyle of the prisoners, what they ate, drank and where they slept. See the authentic graffiti left by the inmates and listen about the exciting Casanova's jailbreak: he managed to escape from the maximum-security jail known as "Piombi"!
The route arrives until today and the many cultural activities that take place in.
Listen to the myths and legends that still live inside these cold cells and halls. Along the route you'll enjoy the explanation of the powerful "Council of The Ten", composed by the highest Venice Politicians that oversaw the justice in all Venetian domains.
Since the birth of the Republic, Venice has been always careful to the administration of justice, of which used to do proudly with own judicial system. composed by courts, lawyers and magistrates. One of the main points was the operating police used to resolve fights and punish the perpetrators of crimes.
Important information
On certain dates, most travellers staying outside Venice who wish to visit for the day must pay a EUR5 access fee directly to the Municipality of Venice. For further details (including exceptions) and to find out on which days this fee applies and how to register or make payment, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en/. The fee is not required if you are only visiting the islands of Murano, Torcello and Burano.
- Free for you: entrance to glass factory for a glass show in Murano
We depart to Murano where a glass factory will be visited. Leisure time of approx. 1 hour.
Afterwards, we depart to Burano, a world-famous island known for its colourful houses and handmade lace - enjoy free time of approximately 1 hour. Departure for San Marco, then, there will be a shuttle service back to Santa Lucia train station for those guests who have selected the departure from the train station.
End Point
Santa Lucia train station or St. Marks square - depending on the option selected.
Step into the heart of Venice and discover the stories behind its most iconic landmarks. In just one hour, this guided outdoor tour takes you through the majestic St. Mark's Square, where you'll explore the exteriors of three architectural masterpiece Campo San Zaccaria, 4683g.
* Admire the stunning facade of St. Mark's Basilica Marvel at the Gothic architecture of the Doge's Palace.
* Take in panoramic views of the Bell Tower from the square.
* Learn about the secrets of the Venetian Republic at its symbolic landmarks.
Important note:
Check-in at the shop located opposite the church of San Zaccaria.
This tour does not include entrance to main sites and it will completely take place outside (only exterior comments of the various sites will be provided)
No refund will be provided for no shows or late arrivals
The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptional high tide it might be cancelled and refund will be provided.
Walking tour in the heart of Venice!Discover the main monuments of the historical center of Venice. The expert and local guide will escort in the labyrinth of Venetian "Calli" until Rialto Bridge!
Get off the beaten path in Venice, away from the crowds. With a guide, explore the lesser-known areas of the San Marco districtand discover the fascinating history behind them.
Embark on an enchanting walking tour through the heart of Venice, where the seamless blend of history and architecture creates an unforgettable journey. Begin your adventure by wandering past some of Venice's most iconic landmarks without stopping, soaking in the city's majestic aura.
You'll marvel at the spiraled elegance of the Scala Contarini del Bovolo, experience the historic ambiance of Campo Manin, and wander the enigmatic Calle degli Orbi. Admire the opulent facade of Teatro La Fenice and the sacred architecture of the Church of San Moise.
An unforgettable experience to learn history and legends about this incredible and unique city.
Important information - There may be restrictions
On certain dates, most travellers staying outside Venice who wish to visit for the day must pay a EUR5 access fee directly to the Municipality of Venice. For further details (including exceptions) and to find out on which days this fee applies and how to register or make payment, please visit: https://cda.ve.it/en/. The fee is not required if you are only visiting the islands of Murano, Torcello and Burano.
Discover the city of Venice the Vox City Way. With a 24hr, 48hr or 72hr ticket, enjoy access to our unique and flexible hop-on hop-off walking tours. In addition, benefit from unlimited sightseeing during your stay, thanks to our self-guided mobile city guide.
Highlights
- Hop on and hop off our guided tour at your leisure, and then take advantage of the complimentary self-guided audio tours whenever you wish.
- Explore across one day-time and one evening route, with over 100 famous sights to enjoy along the way.
- Sophisticated mobile technology turns your smartphone into the ultimate travel companion for the duration of your stay.
- Unlimited access to expertly led tours for the duration of your ticket.
Venice, otherwise known as Italy's magical floating city, is renowned for its beauty and unique landscape. Marvel at the striking architecture of St Mark's Basilica or gaze at the infamous St Mark's Square from the beautiful Grand Canal. Join one of our guided tours and immerse yourself in the fascinating history of Venice from our local experts, as they share key insights and help you explore Rialto City, the treasure of San Marco and the magnificent Grand Canal.
If you fancy tasting some traditional gelato or taking a trip on one of Venice' countless gondolas, hop-off our guided tour and take hold of the wheel of sightseeing yourself. Our unique audio and navigation functionality makes self-guiding easy, with plenty of suggested itineraries and walking routes to explore. You can even plot where you're staying, find the nearest free wifi spots and charging points, and source the best locations for photo opportunities, all offline, day and night.
Now you're ready to rejoin the tour with our knowledgeable local experts, just use the app to auto-locate your nearest guide, and off you go. A flexible and unique way to sightsee, the Vox City way.
Guided Tours
Daily at 9:30am, 11:30am and 2:30pm
Languages
Audioguides available in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian and Chinese