Castello and the Arsenale: sailors’ VeniceSelf-guided walking tour with an AI guide · Venice
Real life without the crowds: the shipyards where the Republic built its fleet, the widest street in town, the Biennale gardens and the old cathedral on its island.
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📍 Start: Riva degli Schiavoni · Directions
- ▶Listen to the first stopright in your browser, no app
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- 🎧Download and goworks offline, the voice guides you turn by turn
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✅ What’s included
- Stories at all 5 stops, 6 languages
- Route map and navigation
- AI chat plus answers from our team
- A personal link for your phone
✖ What’s not included
- Museum admission tickets
- Transport, food and drinks
- A live guide walking with you
📱 No app — works in your browser · 📲 Your own phone · 🌍 6 languages · 🎁 First stop free
What you will see
- 1Riva degli SchiavoniYou're on the Riva degli Schiavoni. A long, wide waterfront along the lagoon: water bus stops, gondolas, a view of the island…
+1 - 2Arsenale gateHere it is, the gate of the Arsenale. A tall white arch, two brick towers and stone lions at the entrance. Behind…
+2 - 3Via GaribaldiYou're on Via Garibaldi. The widest street in Venice. As wide as a square, with trees and benches.nnYou'll be surprised, but there…
+1 - 4Giardini gardensYou're in the Giardini. Trees, lawns, avenues, benches. After the stone streets of Venice, even the air feels different here.nnThese gardens also…
+1 - 5San Pietro di CastelloYou're on the island of San Pietro di Castello. A quiet lawn, trees, a white church and a bell tower that leans…
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About the “Castello and the Arsenale: sailors’ Venice” walk
“Castello and the Arsenale: sailors’ Venice” is a self-guided walk in Venice with a personal AI guide on your phone. It starts at “Riva degli Schiavoni” and ends at “San Pietro di Castello”. There are 5 stops: about 30 minutes of walking and about 39 minutes of stories and sightseeing. Go at your own pace, pause any time and come back to the route later from the same link.
What you will learn
- 1. Riva degli Schiavoni. You're on the Riva degli Schiavoni.
- 2. Arsenale gate. Here it is, the gate of the Arsenale.
- 3. Via Garibaldi. You're on Via Garibaldi.
- 4. Giardini gardens. You're in the Giardini.
- 5. San Pietro di Castello. You're on the island of San Pietro di Castello.
How the walk works
At every stop a story plays in your chosen language (Russian, English, German, Italian, Slovenian, Norwegian). The map shows where you are and guides you through the streets to the next stop, turn by turn. When you reach a stop, the story starts on its own. In the chat you can ask about the place, the city, where to get coffee or what fits into the time you have left; if the AI has no exact answer, our team replies.
Questions about this walk
How does the AI guide work?
Open the guide on your phone and follow the route: a story plays at each of the 5 stops, the map guides you through the streets, and you can ask questions in the chat — by text or voice.
Do I need an app?
No. The guide opens from a link in your phone’s normal browser.
Can I use it on my phone?
Yes, on any smartphone with internet — iPhone or Android. Bring headphones.
How long does the tour take?
≈ 1 hour including stops, 5 stops. Go at your own pace and take breaks.
What languages are available?
Russian, English, German, Italian, Slovenian and Norwegian — you can switch language during the walk.
Can I ask the AI guide questions?
Yes, in the chat — by text or voice: about the place, the city, where to eat, what’s nearby. If there’s no exact answer, the question goes to our team.
Is the entrance ticket included?
The route follows streets and squares — no tickets needed. If you want to enter a museum, the ticket is separate.
Where does the tour start?
At “Riva degli Schiavoni”. The map in the guide shows the way to the start from anywhere in Venice.
Can I pause the tour?
Yes, any time: stop for a coffee and carry on later from the same point.
Can I use the guide offline?
Yes, if you tap “Download guide” beforehand: the stories, photos and map are saved on your phone. Without downloading you need mobile data — it uses little. The chat always needs a connection.
Can I listen without being there?
Yes. Switch the player to “🏠 Home” — the stories play one after another with photos and no walking directions. Great before the trip; then walk the route on site.
Continue your trip
Your personal AI guide can
- 📍 Show where you are and where to go
- 🎧 Tell a story at every stop
- 💬 Answer questions in chat
- 🎙️ Understand spoken questions
- ⏱️ Take your remaining time into account
- 📸 Suggest photo spots
- ☕ Recommend cafés and restaurants nearby
- 🎟️ Suggest what to book next
How it works
- Try the first stop for free
- Buy the guide — we send your personal link
- Open it on your phone on the spot, put your earphones on and walk
🤖 Narrated by artificial intelligence. It may contain inaccuracies and is not a tour with a live guide.
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