Why choose this Venice tour ?
The Doges Palace, once the home of the Duke of Venice and seat of all important political decisions during the period of the Serenissima. Listen to your informative guide as you pass through its lavish chambers, with paintings by Tintoretto and Titian. Cross over the bridge of Sighs and through its prisons coming out into a breathtaking courtyard.
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What makes Skip the line Doge’s Palace Guided Walking Tour in Venice a unique experience ?
Meet your professional guide in Saint Mark’s Square who will escort you into this magnificent palace, to visit the halls of power, and immerse yourself in medieval Europe, among hundreds of masterpieces.
Dominating Saint Mark’s Square, the heart of Venice, the Doge’s Palace stands out for its size and its extraordinary structure, where Byzantine, European and Oriental architecture collide.
Immediately entering the Palace you will pass through the great courtyard and admire the wealth of detail on the famous Golden Staircase.
Once inside the Palace, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic, whilst surrounded by hundreds of artistic masterpieces and discover the political history of Venice and its people. You will be able to admire the paintings realised by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world’s largest oil painting by Tintoretto.
Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons. The bridge was given its name by the English poet Lord Byron, probably referring to the last breath of the prisoners, who had their last view of the lagoon and of Venice from the window of this bridge, before they were to be imprisoned.
This guided tour concludes in the courtyard of the Doge’s Palace. Here it will be possible for you to stay longer inside the Palace absorbing the history and mystery of days gone by.
At the end of the tour, keep your Doge’s Palace ticket to visit on your own: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark’s square, opposite side of the Saint Mark’s Basilica.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Large bags or backpacks are NOT allowed
- Children are free until 5 years old, from 6 they pay the full ticket (document required)
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Skip the line Doge’s Palace Guided Walking Tour in Venice Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly
- Professional guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
- Skip the line entrance fee
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pick up and drop off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Venice Events srl.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 16 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
MEETING POINT:
15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension 1258 – 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica).
Look for the yellow sign “Meeting point” on the wooden kiosk and the Turive assistant.
• Please be at the meeting point 15 min before the departure time;
• Backpacks and large bags are NOT allowed inside the Doge’s Palace;
• Parents will need to have an ID for the children on the date of travel to prove they are under 6;
• Not wheelchair accessible;
• At the end of the tour, keep your Doge’s Palace ticket to visit: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark’s square.
It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually.
All the late arrivals or no show are NO REFUND.
Emergency Number:
Office 0039 041 5239979 Mobile 0039 349 3054767
