Venice has 4 free Lokali audio guides, led by St Mark's Basilica, Grand Canal and Doge's Palace. The list covers 2 cathedrals, 1 waterway and 1 palace. Visiting all 4 of them at the pace most people keep would take about 4.5 hours. The furthest two sit 1 km apart, so most of this is walkable in a day.
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Free audio guides in Venice
Every place below has a free audio guide in 50+ languages
#11–2 hours · CathedralSt Mark's BasilicaThe spiritual heart of Venice, this 11th-century basilica blends Byzantine, Islamic, and Romanesque architecture.
#230–45 min · WaterwayGrand CanalVenice's main artery curves through the city in an inverted S, lined with palaces from the 13th to 18th centuries.
#31–2 hours · PalaceDoge's PalaceThe residence and seat of power for the Venetian Republic, this 14th-century Gothic palace overlooks St Mark's Square.
45–60 min · CathedralBasilica di Santa Maria della SaluteThis iconic octagonal basilica, completed in 1681, sits at the entrance of the Grand Canal.
Planning your time
Short on time? Grand Canal each take under an hour. Most guides here lean towards photography and editors' picks. Every guide is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded, so you can listen without roaming data.
Common questions
How many free audio guides does Lokali have for Venice?
4. Each one is free, plays in 50+ languages and works offline once downloaded.
What are the top sights in Venice?
St Mark's Basilica, Grand Canal and Doge's Palace. The full list of 4 sights, each with its visit time and type, is on this page.
How long do you need to see Venice?
About 4.5 hours to visit all 4 sights listed here at an unhurried pace. Most visitors pick three or four instead.
Do you need to pay for a guide in Venice?
No. Every Lokali audio guide is free, with no ticket, tour group or subscription.
Walk Venice with a guide in your ear
All 4 guides for Venice, free, offline and in your language. Download them before you land.