Venice is easy to get lost in. This 38-stop self-guided audio tour takes you from Santa Lucia train station to St. Mark's Square through the quieter streets of Cannaregio and Marco Polo's neighbourhood, following a route most visitors never take.
Your guide is Mariacristina, a local with 25 years of experience who recorded this tour to share the city she knows best. You follow her voice on your phone, at your own pace. Highlights include:
- The Jewish Ghetto, the first in Europe and origin of the word "ghetto" - The Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal - Marco Polo's courtyard and the medieval trade routes behind it - St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower - Hidden churches...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Easy to use app
Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the Exploro app
Compatible with both iOS and Android
Local expert curated itinerary with hidden stories and highlights
Flexible: start, pause, or resume anytime at your own pace
Interactive map with GPS navigation, directions, and marked stops
Audio guide, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
In-person Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia
You can start to listen to the audio guide as soon as you exit the train station.
Return
St. Mark's Square
The tour will end with the history of the buildings in Piazza San Marco, from here you are free to visit the city as you like.
Venice Walk, Santa Lucia to St. Mark's Square via Jewish Ghetto
Metropolitan City of Venice
About
Venice is easy to get lost in. This 38-stop self-guided audio tour takes you from Santa Lucia train station to St. Mark's Square through the quieter streets of Cannaregio and Marco Polo's neighbourhood, following a route most visitors never take.
Your guide is Mariacristina, a local with 25 years of experience who recorded this tour to share the city she knows best. You follow her voice on your phone, at your own pace. Highlights include:
- The Jewish Ghetto, the first in Europe and origin of the word "ghetto" - The Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal - Marco Polo's courtyard and the medieval trade routes behind it - St. Mark's Basilica, the Doge's Palace and the Bell Tower - Hidden churches...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Easy to use app
Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the Exploro app
Compatible with both iOS and Android
Local expert curated itinerary with hidden stories and highlights
Flexible: start, pause, or resume anytime at your own pace
Interactive map with GPS navigation, directions, and marked stops
Audio guide, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
In-person Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
Stazione di Venezia Santa Lucia
You can start to listen to the audio guide as soon as you exit the train station.
Return
St. Mark's Square
The tour will end with the history of the buildings in Piazza San Marco, from here you are free to visit the city as you like.
Itinerary
1
Canal Grande
History of the canal
5 minutes
2
Campo San Geremia
One of the city’s largest open spaces.
5 minutes
3
Campo Di Ghetto Nuovo
We are in the heart of the Venetian Jewish community.
5 minutes
4
Campo de la Maddalena
The round church of the Maddalena stands out, being the only one of its kind in Venice.
5 minutes
5
Ponte dei Zogatoli
In Venetian dialect, "zugatoli" means toys.
5 minutes
6
Ponte di Rialto
It is one of the most famous and photographed bridges in the world.
5 minutes
7
Piazza San Marco
This is the only urban space in the city that can be called a "piazza," while all the others are "campi".