San Marco Tour with Grand Canal Gondola Traghetto Crossing Discount Tickets

Overview

Discover Venice on a premium self-guided audio walking tour, designed as a scenic loop of around 2 hours starting in San Marco. Your experience begins at our partner agency, where you are personally welcomed. We explain the itinerary, answer your questions, ensure the audio guide works on your smartphone, and accompany you on a short orientation walk to St. Mark’s Square before you continue independently. The route includes 36 carefully curated audio points, combining iconic landmarks, hidden stories, political history and daily Venetian life. You explore St. Mark’s Square, its Basilica, the Doge’s Palace, historic cafés before experiencing an authentic Grand Canal gondola traghetto crossing, just as Venetians do (paid on site). If you choose the “Private Gondola Ride” option, a 30-minute private gondola ride is also included. The walk then continues through Dorsoduro, home to Santa Maria della Salute, Punta della Dogana and atmospheric streets to St. Mark’s Square.

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

German-AUDIO

German-WRITTEN

Russian-AUDIO

Russian-WRITTEN

Portuguese-AUDIO

Portuguese-WRITTEN

Japanese-AUDIO

Japanese-WRITTEN

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Italian-AUDIO

Italian-WRITTEN

French-AUDIO

French-WRITTEN

Spanish-AUDIO

Spanish-WRITTEN

Itinerary

Inclusion

Personal welcome at the partner agency with full explanation of the tour

Audio guide on your own smartphone

36 carefully curated audio points across St. Mark’s and Dorsoduro

Short accompanied orientation walk (about 10 minutes) to St. Mark’s Square

Assistance from Voir Venise throughout your stay for advice, recommendations, or help if needed

If you choose the “Private Gondola Ride” option, a 30-minute private gondola ride is included.

9 languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese

If you choose The “PRIVATE SAN MARCO TOUR” option, a 2-hour walking tour with a guide is included.

Premium self-guided audio walking tour designed as a scenic loop

Official premium audio content by Retrace, European agency specializing in art and art history

Exclusion

Grand Canal Gondola Traghetto fee (€2), paid directly to the gondolier due to local regulations.

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels