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Venice: Doge's Palace Tour
2 h
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
Join the guided group tour which starts at St Mark's Campanile. From here on as you walk towards the entrance doors of the Doge’s palace as the guide will give a little insight into the history of the Venetian dukes, council, and stories about the political powers and controllers and the epic rise and fall as a European trading power. You’ll skip the long line with priority access, with the guide and go straight inside.
Once inside,the guide will introduce you to the features of the palace and the history of the Republic of Venice. In the grand rooms, you’ll see hundreds of artistic masterpieces and as you explore the hallways, you’ll see and learn about the magnificent golden staircase with Byzantine and Oriental architecture masterpieces collided on the walls. The guide will escort you and point out some of the most famous works of Tintoretto, Veronese and other important artist’s artwork for you to admire.
Your tour doesn’t end there, you’ll have the access to armoury which contains a vast collection of armaments and weapons from different periodsand to the prisons to see the realism of the scenes created by the many artists who decorated the building.
After discovering the mysterious yet admirable palace with great artwork, you’ll discover the legendary Bridge of Sighs which is connected to the prison from the Doges Palace. Finally, feel the anguish of the prisoners, who after crossing the bridge entered into the darkness as the guide and you will cross the Bridge of Sighs, peeking out at the crowds below for the last time just like the prisoners in the 18th century.
Before the two tour ends, the guide will reveal stories of the council, political history, institutional bodies deputed to government and justice of the Venice Republic
Duration: 2 hours
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
Join the guided group tour which starts at St Mark's Campanile. From here on as you walk towards the entrance doors of the Doge’s palace as the guide will give a little insight into the history of the Venetian dukes, council, and stories about the political powers and controllers and the epic rise and fall as a European trading power. You’ll skip the long line with priority access, with the guide and go straight inside.
Once inside,the guide will introduce you to the features of the palace and the history of the Republic of Venice. In the grand rooms, you’ll see hundreds of artistic masterpieces and as you explore the hallways, you’ll see and learn about the magnificent golden staircase with Byzantine and Oriental architecture masterpieces collided on the walls. The guide will escort you and point out some of the most famous works of Tintoretto, Veronese and other important artist’s artwork for you to admire.
Your tour doesn’t end there, you’ll have the access to armoury which contains a vast collection of armaments and weapons from different periodsand to the prisons to see the realism of the scenes created by the many artists who decorated the building.
After discovering the mysterious yet admirable palace with great artwork, you’ll discover the legendary Bridge of Sighs which is connected to the prison from the Doges Palace. Finally, feel the anguish of the prisoners, who after crossing the bridge entered into the darkness as the guide and you will cross the Bridge of Sighs, peeking out at the crowds below for the last time just like the prisoners in the 18th century.
Before the two tour ends, the guide will reveal stories of the council, political history, institutional bodies deputed to government and justice of the Venice Republic
Duration: 2 hours
Included
- Official certified guide
- Radio system to hear the guide
- Skip the Line access to the Doge's Palace
- We guarantee "Skip the Line" even during peak season
- Entry/Admission - Doge's Palace
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- • Confirmation will be received at the time of booking
- • Children must be accompanied by an adult
- • Unfortunately, wheelchairs and strollers cannot be accommodated on this tour. All customers must be able to autonomously walk, climb and get off the steps.
- • Please note that customers suffering from claustrophobia, vertigo of cardio-respiratory disorders, pregnant women and Children under 6 are not allowed on this tour.
- • Due to recent safety concerns, some lines to enter the Doge's Palace may occur even for skip-the-line ticket holders
- • The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be rearranged or refunded)
- • Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved
- • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Palace
- • Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run
- • Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled
- • There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, in the event of this occurring you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
Features
Cultural
90%
Tourism
85%
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