VENICE
The best of Venice and the lagoon.
The 10 most popular self-guided tours in Venice. The ones worth carving a morning out for, with what each costs, how long it runs and who walks you through it.
Skip the line at La Fenice in Venice and tour the opera house with a 7-language audio guide, plus audio highlights in an hour.
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Shared Venice gondola from near St Mark’s to the Bridge of Sighs with app commentary, lagoon views, and a smooth 30-minute ride.
Skip the line to St Mark’s Basilica with a phone audio guide you download on Wi‑Fi and use offline, plus easy entry help from a local host.
Self-guided Venice walking tour with local audio, map links, and written notes. Hit Frari, Rialto, and St Mark’s at your pace.
“It was a long walk from our hotel to the beginning of this tour so we just used the written portion.”
Venice self-guided with the TravelMate phone audioguide. 85 audio stops, offline listening, no paper tickets, and replay for years.
“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…”
A 2.5-hour self-guided Venice scavenger hunt with audio, GPS, and puzzles at major landmarks—start anytime with a flexible route.
“We did this on our first day. Great way to get your bearings in the city and see most of the major landmarks.”
A budget-friendly smartphone audio walk in Venice with an offline map, 25 stories, and stop-anytime freedom from Bridge of Sighs to Rialto.
“The information was interesting and made it easy to find the highlights! We sometimes struggled finding the designated points and when you miss one in the middle, start wandering and come across another it's a bit frustrating. We learned to always do a 360 because they might be behind you! Overall, worth it for a…”
Skip lines at Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs with the Crown Tours audio app, plus free museums by St. Mark’s Square.
“Suggest a guided tour first time to the Palace but the second time on your own with the audio is the way to do it. We found the audio from the Palace was better.”
A phone-based Venice walking mystery that strings together 11 landmark stops into a 45–75 minute heist-style puzzle route.
“The game is a great way to explore the city, visit major landmarks and learn about their history while also solving a fun mystery. Would highly recommend it!”
4.5-hour lagoon cruise from San Marco to Murano glass, Burano lace and cakes, plus Torcello ruins, with boat commentary.
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