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Venice self-guided walking tour

Beyond the Grand Canal: The True Heart of Venice

Discover the authentic side of Venice on a stroll through the charming San Polo and Dorsoduro districts. From the last active gondola shipyard to magnificent Baroque palaces, experience the perfect blend of living craftsmanship and real Venetian daily life. This tour leads you to hidden squares and architectural masterpieces far from the usual tourist crowds.

Audio tourSelf-guidediOS & Android
105minutes
4.6 kmdistance
10stops
Audio guideFormat
Beyond the Grand Canal: The True Heart of Venice
Didier Descouens / CC BY-SA 4.0

Stops on this route

This tour works well for first-time visitors, weekend trips, and travelers who want to explore Venice without a fixed tour time.

Route map for Beyond the Grand Canal walking tour

Map for Beyond the Grand Canal walking tour with 10 stops
The static map shows the tour route with Mercato di Rialto, Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, campo Santa Margherita, Ca' Rezzonico, and 6 more stops.

Stops along the route

All stops on this self-guided tour at a glance.

  1. Mercato di Rialto in Venice
    Deror avi / CC BY-SA 3.0

    1Mercato di RialtoMarket

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

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  2. Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari in Venice
    Didier Descouens / CC BY-SA 4.0

    2Santa Maria Gloriosa dei FrariChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1250 · Style: Gothic architecture · Named after: Assumption of Mary · Wikidata

  3. campo Santa Margherita in Venice
    Didier Descouens / CC BY-SA 4.0

    3campo Santa MargheritaSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Named after: Santa Margherita · Wikidata

  4. Ca' Rezzonico in Venice
    Didier Descouens / CC BY-SA 4.0

    4Ca' RezzonicoMuseum

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1667 · Architect: Baldassarre Longhena · Style: Baroque · Wikidata

  5. Ponte dell'Accademia in Venice
    kallerna / CC BY-SA 4.0

    5Ponte dell'AccademiaBridge

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Named after: Gallerie dell'Accademia · Wikidata

  6. Squero di San Trovaso in Venice
    Jorge Franganillo / CC BY 2.0

    6Squero di San TrovasoWater

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Wikidata

  7. San Barnaba, Venice in Venice
    Didier Descouens / CC BY-SA 4.0

    7San Barnaba, VeniceChurch

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1749 · Style: Neoclassical architecture · Wikidata

  8. Casa di Goldoni in Venice
    Alma Pater / CC BY-SA 3.0

    8Casa di GoldoniMuseum

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Built: 1931 · Named after: Carlo Goldoni · Wikidata

  9. campo San Polo in Venice
    Andrei Postolache / CC BY 2.0

    9campo San PoloSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

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  10. campo San Giacomo di Rialto in Venice
    Jean-Pol GRANDMONT / CC BY 4.0

    10campo San Giacomo di RialtoSquare

    A selected stop on this self-guided route.

    Named after: San Giacomo di Rialto · Wikidata

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Frequently asked questions

The key answers before you start.

Is this a self-guided audio tour?

Yes. In the CityTour AI app (iOS and Android), this is a self-guided audio tour for Venice — start anytime, at your own pace, with map, stops, and audio narration.

What will you see on this tour?

On this tour you'll see, among others, Mercato di Rialto, Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, campo Santa Margherita, Ca' Rezzonico, Ponte dell'Accademia, Squero di San Trovaso and more sights.

Where does the tour start?

The route starts at Mercato di Rialto and ends at campo San Giacomo di Rialto. You can start anytime — the app guides you to the first stop.

How long does the tour take?

About 105 minutes for 10 stops — at your own pace, with breaks whenever you like.

How much does the tour cost?

This tour costs 15 credits. The exact price depends on the pack you buy and your country — roughly $5.

Is it an outdoor tour — are entry tickets included?

Yes, it's an outdoor tour: the sights are viewed from the outside. Entry tickets are not included, and step-free access cannot be guaranteed.

Is the audio guide available in my language?

The tour and audio guide are available in English, Deutsch, Français, Español, Italiano and 6 more languages. You pick your language in the app.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. Tours can be used offline.

Can I ask the AI questions along the way?

Yes. At every stop you can ask the AI directly if you want to know more or didn't understand something.