VENICE
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The 15 most popular self-guided tours in Venice. What each one includes, what it costs and who runs it, so you can spend the day out on the water instead of stuck in a queue.
Shared gondola on Venice’s Grand Canal with app commentary, Gondola Gallery, and VR history in about 30–60 minutes.
Most Popular“it was a very lovely ride around the canals. The guide was nice - we did not use the app for the audio guide. We just enjoyed sightseeing.”
Skip the line at La Fenice with a 7-language audio guide, explore Venice’s legendary opera house, and see the rooms behind the curtain.
“such a spectacular sight and visit. the decor was amazing 👏”
Skip the ticket line at St. Mark’s Basilica with a phone audio guide in multiple languages. Quick entry, stunning mosaics, strict rules.
“We booked this at the last minute and are glad we did! The inside of St. Mark's is spectacular - my teens said it was amazing. Skip-the-line was worth the price because the regular line was long. Be warned: the dress code is REAL. The people in line before us were turned away because they…”
Shared gondola ride from near St Mark’s Square with app commentary and a shot under the Bridge of Sighs, plus optional audio.
“This was great. Our guy got us on the gondolas as fast as he could. The gondola ride was awesome. Highly recommend”
Venice gondola ride with a short intro walk: choose live guide or onboard audio. Relax 30 minutes along the Grand Canal area.
“Finding the meeting point was a bit confusing. I thought I was supposed to meet a gondolier. Eventually, I got to the right place on my own and missed the 'Get you guide' contact that was waiting for me at the meeting point with a sign bearing my name.”
Skip the line at St. Mark’s Basilica with a priority ticket and app audioguide for a self-paced tour of Byzantine mosaics.
“The visit only included the going around the basilica There was nothing in your app allowing us to select the other 2 options that would have been valuable for us Very disappointed by this”
Skip the line at Doge’s Palace with a mobile audio guide in 4 languages, then add Museo Correr at your pace in St. Mark’s Square.
“It was easy to locate the tour operator and get our tickets. It made for an easy entry into the Doge's Palace.”
Venice Jewish Ghetto ticket with app audio guide. Walk Old/New Ghetto streets and visit Levantine and Spanish Synagogues.
“Super”
Skip the line into St. Mark’s Basilica with priority access and an offline audio guide, plus optional Campanile tickets.
“sans une bonne connexion raison il est tres compliqué voir impossible a chargé l'audioguide”
Self-guided Venice walk with audio and map-connected directions for Frari, Rialto, San Marco and the Doge’s Palace. Tickets extra.
“The walking tour didn’t load in our app. Didn’t get to hear anything! Useless. Would like our money back!!”
Venice GPS walking tour with audio in 6 languages. See St. Mark’s Square, Rialto Bridge, and the Ghetto for $14 in 5 hours.
“We enjoyed this activity very much. We didn't go in order, but that wasn't necessary. You just need to try and remember which areas you have not visited yet. Especially enjoyed the off the beaten track items. Know that every time you get out of it you will need to be in Wi-Fi to start…”
Self-guided Venezia audio guide in the TravelMate app: 85 stops, 255 minutes of tracks, offline or online, valid for years, starting anywhere.
“It was good for getting a basic idea. Entertainingly written. But some of the content was questionable—especially when it came to numbers, which made me fundamentally suspicious about the accuracy of the content. For example, it said that you have to climb 36 steps to reach the tower of St. Mark's Basilica. Really? It's almost…”
Self-guided Venice scavenger hunt with GPS audio, puzzles, and landmark highlights. Flexible start, no entrance fees, great value.
“A slight hiccup at the start logging into the app, but excellent support provided via WhatsApp! The scavenger hunt itself was much fun for our family (incl. an 11yo). Was a great way to see some of the key points…and all in between.”
Self-guided Venice walking tour with smartphone audio and offline maps. Walk iconic bridges, St Mark’s, Rialto, and more at your pace.
“An enjoyable way to explore part of Venice independently and at your own pace, allowing you to linger at points of interest and potentially skip other areas, with the option to resume your visit at a later date.”
Skip the lines at Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs, then use a Crown Tours audioguide app to explore St. Mark’s museums at your pace.
“You can stay for a long time, or a short time with the self-guided tour with audio guide - whatever your preference is. It was nice to skip-the-line, and easy to find the Crowne Tour guides to retrieve our tickets and instructions for the audio guide.”
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