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Venice audio guides: all the major attractions of the city and islands
By Audiogiro
Free cancellation available
per adult
Features
- Free cancellation available
- 2h 40m
- Mobile voucher
- Instant confirmation
- Multiple languages
Overview
Visit the city of Venice and its islands… with Audiogiro audio guides!
The voice of an advanced digital guide will accompany you, with audio tracks checked by a historian to verify their reliability. Audio guides are available in Italian, English, French and Spanish.
You choose how much time to reserve for your visit: if you stay in the historic centre, we recommend the 100 minute package; if you want to explore the islands, we recommend the 60 minute package.
You will always know where you are, thanks to the geolocation of our navigation map. Start the tour from wherever you want! If you prefer offline listening, remember to download the audio tracks first.
Within 24 hours you will receive a link from us to redeem the minutes for the audio-guided tour. After that, all you have to do is start exploring the map. No need to download external apps!
PAID ENTRANCE TO ATTRACTIONS ALONG THE ROUTE AND THE BOAT ARE NOT INCLUDED.
Activity location
- Mestre
- Mestre, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Punta San Giuliano
- 30173, Venice, Veneto, Italy
Check availability
Audio guides in Venice: centre in Multilingual
- 2h 40m
- Opening hours: Tue 12:00 am-11:59 pm
- English
Duration: 30 minutes
Price details
AU$6.55 x 1 AdultAU$6.55
Total
Audio guides in Venice: islands in Multilingual
- 2h 40m
- Opening hours: Tue 12:00 am-11:59 pm
- English
Duration: 1 hour
Price details
AU$9.83 x 1 AdultAU$9.83
Total
Audio guides in Venice: city in Multilingual
- 2h 40m
- Opening hours: Tue 12:00 am-11:59 pm
- English
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Price details
AU$16.38 x 1 AdultAU$16.38
Total
What's included, what's not
- Can also be used offline (after downloading the audio tracks)
- Professional audio guides recorded by an advanced digital voice
- Private Tour: Go at your own pace and decide for yourself the order in which you visit the attractions
- Flexible schedule: use your minutes at any time of the day
- Excellent quality/price ratio: 75 audio guides, 2 and a half hours of listening
- No app to download: Audiogiro works from a browser, like a normal website
- Transport (e.g. single trip boat €9.50 / day €25), possible parking, food/drinks
- Entrance to the Madonna dell'Orto church (full price €3)
- Entrance to Ca' d'Oro (full price €7)
- Entrance to La Fenice Theatre (full price €12)
- Entrance to the Frari Basilica (full price €5)
- Entrance to Scuola Grande di San Rocco (full price €10) and Church of San Rocco (full price €2)
- Entrance to Palazzo Grassi (price varies depending on the temporary exhibitions present)
- Peggy Guggenheim Collection (full price €17)
- Entrance to Santa Maria della Salute (paid terrace only)
- Entrance to Correr Museum, Palazzo Ducale and Bridge of Sighs (cumulative €25)
- Entrance to Caffè Florian (drinks not included)
- Entrance to St. Mark's Basilica (variable depending on what you visit), entrance to the Bell Tower (€8)
- Entrance to the Clock Tower of Venice (full price €14)
- Arsenale entrance (paid entrance to the South during the Biennale)
- Entrance to the Naval History Museum (full price €10)
- Entrance to the church of San Pietro di Castello (full price €3)
- Entrance to the Santissimo Redentore church (full price €3.50)
- Entrance to the monastery of San Giorgio Maggiore (full price €15)
- Entrance to the monastery of San Lazzaro degli Armeni (minimum offer €10)
- Entrance to the Basilica of Saints Maria and Donato (full price €3.50)
- Entrance to the Murano Glass Museum (full price €10)
- Entrance to the Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta in Torcello (full price €6)
- Entrance to the Accademia Galleries: €15 full price, €2 reduced
Know before you book
- Service animals allowed
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- On certain dates, most travellers 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
Activity itinerary
Mestre
- 2m
Punta San Giuliano is a place with extraordinary panoramas: the mainland at your feet, the entire Venetian lagoon in front of you.
Ponte della Costituzione
- 2m
Famous for its numerous structural problems, so much so that its architect was convicted of negligence, this bridge stands out for its glass flooring and its arched shape.
Campo del Ghetto
- 3m
Although they were not expelled from Venice, in the 16th century the Jews were confined to the island of the Ghetto Nuovo, whose name derived from the Venetian word "gèto", which means "to melt", due to the presence of the numerous foundries that were concentrated there.
Chiesa della Madonna dell'Orto
- 5m
- Admission ticket not included
The church built in the 14th century by the Congregation of the Humiliated as a dedication to God, the Blessed Virgin and Saint Christopher, the patron saint of travellers and ferrymen. It was only after the addition of a statue of the Virgin, sculpted by Giovanni De Santi, that the church received the name by which it is known today. If you want to visit it, remember to buy the ticket, which is not included in this tour.
Ca' d'Oro
- 5m
- Admission ticket not included
The Ca' d'Oro is a famous palace in Venice located in the Cannaregio district, overlooking the Grand Canal, whose name derives from the fact that originally some parts of the facade were covered in gold. If you want to visit it, you will have to purchase the ticket separately, as it is not included in this tour.
Ponte di Rialto
- 2m
The Rialto Bridge in Venice is an icon of the city and one of the most famous bridges in the world. This stone arch bridge consists of three sets of stairs divided by arches. The central stairways are lined with shops and vendors, while the bridge's other two stairways, on the north and south sides, offer iconic views of the Grand Canal.
Teatro La Fenice
- 2m
- Admission ticket not included
Located in the San Marco district of Venice, it is one of the most prestigious theatres in the world. It hosts, among other things, a permanent exhibition dedicated to the famous soprano Maria Callas and her years of activity in Venice. NB. Entrance ticket is not included in this tour.
Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari
- 6m
- Admission ticket not included
The Basilica of Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, known as the Frari, is located in the San Polo district and is one of the largest and most important churches in Venice. Its architecture is a classic example of the Venetian Gothic style, which stands out for the beauty and simplicity of its lines. NB. Entrance ticket is not included in this tour.
Church of Saint Roch
- 4m
- Admission ticket not included
The church of San Rocco is the religious building desired and built by the Scuola Grande di San Rocco, to honour and preserve the remains of the saint. NB. Entrance ticket is not included in this tour.
Scuola Grande di San Rocco
- 8m
- Admission ticket not included
Born as the seat of a brotherhood of lay people dedicated to charitable works, it later became the Scuola Grande, thanks to the increased number of brothers and the merits acquired in alleviating public calamities, such as the plague epidemics, which struck Venice. NB. Entrance ticket is not included in this tour.
Palazzo Grassi
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
Palazzo Grassi, also known as Palazzo Grassi-Stucky, is an imposing civil building located in the San Marco district and overlooking the Grand Canal. NB. Entrance ticket is not included in this tour.
Ponte dell'Accademia
- 2m
The Accademia Bridge is one of the most famous symbols of Venice and offers spectacular views of the Grand Canal and the city. Due to its central location, the bridge is often crowded with tourists, street artists and musicians, creating a unique and lively atmosphere.
Peggy Guggenheim Collection
- 2m
- Admission ticket not included
This collection is smaller and more concentrated than those at other Guggenheim museums, but features some prominent examples of US Modernism and Italian Futurism, as well as Cubist, Surrealist, and Abstract Expressionist works. NB. Entrance ticket is not included in this tour.
Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute
- 6m
- Admission ticket not included
The Basilica of Santa Maria della Salute is one of the most iconic churches in Venice, located in the Punta della Dogana area.
Punta della Dogana
- 3m
Punta della Dogana, also known as “Punta della Salute” or “Punta da Màr”, is an area of great cultural and historical importance in Venice. It divides the Grand Canal from the Giudecca Canal and overlooks the San Marco Basin with its thin triangular point.
Museo Correr
- 5m
- Admission ticket not included
Teodoro Correr's collection was the starting point of a long and varied history, which saw the establishment of a vast museum system and today represents one of the major tourist attractions of Venice. If you want to visit it, remember to buy the ticket, which is not included in this tour.
Caffè Florian
- 6m
- Admission ticket not included
Caffè Florian is the oldest coffee in Italy and the world. It was inaugurated on 29 December 1720 in Venice by Floriano Francesconi, with the name "Alla Venezia Trionfante". However, the Venetians immediately called it simply “andémo da Floriàn”, after the owner's name in Venetian dialect. NB. Drinks are not included in this tour.
Basilica di San Marco
- 5m
- Admission ticket not included
The Patriarchal Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of San Marco Evangelista, known as the Basilica of San Marco, is the main church of Venice and the Veneto, as well as one of the symbols of Venetian art and Christianity. NB. Entrance ticket is not included in this tour.
Campanile di San Marco
- 5m
- Admission ticket not included
From the top of this very famous bell tower you will be able to enjoy a unique view of Venice and the Venetian lagoon. Remember to purchase the ticket, which is not included in this tour.
Torre dell'Orologio
- 2m
- Admission ticket not included
The clock tower was one of three clocks with mechanical movements in the world and was the most technologically advanced. The dial of the watch was particularly sophisticated, with the phases of the moon and the constellations of the zodiac dividing the hours into 24 parts. NB. Entrance ticket is not included in this tour.
Doge's Palace
- 11m
- Admission ticket not included
The Doge's Palace in Venice represents a masterpiece of Gothic art, characterised by a stratification of construction and decorative elements from various eras. If you want to visit it, remember that entrance is not included in this tour.
Ponte dei Sospiri
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
The Bridge of Sighs is one of the most famous symbols of Venice. Although many know it as the “lovers' bridge” of Venice, it was actually originally an access ramp from the magistrates' rooms to the Palazzo delle Prigioni.
Arsenale di Venezia
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
The Arsenal of Venice has always represented the fundamental basis for the naval success of the Republic. After a long period of decline in the twentieth century, most of the Arsenal was entrusted to the Municipality of Venice, with a view to cultural and architectural enhancement.
Naval History Museum
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
The Naval History Museum, the most important of its kind in Italy, has its headquarters in a 15th century building located in Campo San Biagio, near the Arsenal of Venice. NB. Entrance ticket is not included in this tour.
Basilica Concattedrale di San Pietro di Castello
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
On the island of San Pietro in 841 the basilica was built in honour of the saint, called "di Castello" due to its belonging to the district of the same name, the easternmost of the city. It was the patriarchal cathedral of Venice until 1807. NB. Entrance ticket is not included in this tour.
Giudecca
- 2m
Giudecca is a set of eight islands connected to each other, located south of the historic centre of Venice. It is a quiet residential area without excessive tourist presence, ideal for those who want to immerse themselves in the magical atmosphere of the lagoon.
Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore
- 5m
- Admission ticket not included
The church is still the fulcrum of the traditional Feast of the Redeemer, which is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of July, in memory of the escape from the danger of the plague of 1575.
Isola San Giorgio Maggiore
- 2m
The Island of San Giorgio Maggiore is a place rich in history and cultural interest. Come and listen to it with Audiogiro!
Fondazione Giorgio Cini
- 3m
- Admission ticket not included
After a period of decline, thanks to the Giorgio Cini Foundation and its restoration and valorization work, the monastery has been restored to its ancient beauty and has begun to play an important role in the cultural life of the city again. NB. Entrance ticket is not included in this tour.
Church of San Giorgio Maggiore
- 5m
The Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore is one of the most representative works of Italian Renaissance architecture. It stands out, among other things, also for the internal lighting provided by large semicircular windows open in the vault, which make it even more suggestive and welcoming. Entrance is free with a free donation.
San Lazzaro degli Armeni
- 3m
San Lazzaro degli Armeni is a small island in the Venice lagoon. It is home to a monastery that serves as the motherhouse of the Mekhitarist Order and has been an important Armenian cultural centre since the 18th century, although its history is much older. If you want to visit it, remember to book your visit in advance. You enter with a free offer (minimum price indicated in the exclusions).
Isola di Murano
- 4m
Island famous for its glass art, but not only. Visit it with Audiogiro audio guides!
Faro di Murano
- 1m
On the eastern coast of the island of Santo Stefano stands the Murano lighthouse, a structure that has undergone several evolutions over the years.
Chiesa di San Pietro Martire
- 2m
The church of San Pietro Martire has an interesting history that dates back to the fourteenth century, when it was built in Gothic style together with the nearby convent of the Dominican fathers. Entrance is free with a free donation.
Torre dell'Orologio di Murano
- 1m
The clock tower stands on the north-western corner of the island of Santo Stefano, facing the Rio dei Vetrai, and represents a point of reference for the islanders of Murano.
Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli
- 1m
The first construction of this church, located on the island of San Donato, dates back to 1188. In 1529, due to the poor condition of the original building, the church was rebuilt in Renaissance style, as can still be seen today.
Duomo di Murano Santi Maria e Donato
- 5m
- Admission ticket not included
The church of Saints Maria and Donato is one of the main Catholic places of worship on the island. The building represents an important example of lagoon Romanesque architecture and has the title of minor basilica. Probably founded in the 7th century, the church was originally dedicated to Santa Maria. NB. Entrance ticket is not included in this tour.
Museo del Vetro
- 11m
- Admission ticket not included
The museum, founded in 1861, represents a precious testimony to the history of Murano glass. If you want to visit it, remember to buy the ticket, which is not included in this tour.
Isola di Burano - World Heritage Site
- 5m
Burano is a picturesque island of 2,270 inhabitants spread over four different islands in the Venetian lagoon, known for its artisanal lace making and typical colourful houses.
Church of Saint Martin Bishop
- 2m
The Church of San Martino is famous for its leaning bell tower, which has made it the symbol of the island of Burano.
Isola Torcello
- 2m
The island is easily visited and has only about ten inhabitants who earn their living mainly through tourism.
Ponte del Diavolo
- 1m
Like the Ponte Chiodo in Cannaregio, this bridge does not have a parapet and was built following the traditional style of ancient Venetian bridges.
Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta e Chiesa di Santa Fosca
- 4m
- Admission ticket not included
The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta is one of the most important religious monuments on the island of Torcello. If you want to visit it, remember to purchase the entrance ticket, which is not included in this tour. The church of Santa Fosca is part of this complex and stands next to it, with free entry.
Gallerie dell'Accademia (Pass by)
At the end of your trip, don't miss the bonus track dedicated to the place that contains the most important pictorial collection in Venice!
Location
Activity location
- Mestre
- Mestre, Italy
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Punta San Giuliano
- 30173, Venice, Veneto, Italy
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