Why choose this Venice tour ?
Skip the line at the Doge’s Palace, and discover the center of the political power of Venice during its golden age. On this 1-hour tour, admire masterpieces by artists such as Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto, and see richly decorated rooms, sumptuous sculptures, and decorative elements. Accompanied by a guide, you’ll become immersed in the fascinating history of Venice as you cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and visit the dungeons where Giacomo Casanova was imprisoned. Select a departure time when booking.
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What makes Doge’s Palace Guided Tour a unique experience ?
The duration of the Doge’s Palace tour in Venice will be about an hour, during which you can admire the Opera Museum, the Lodge Atrium, the famous Golden Staircase, the Institutional Chambers
St. Mark’s Square is Venice on parade, where everyone comes to see and be seen. It is Venice’s only square with the title of “piazza” — the rest are called “campo.” Life has revolved around this piazza since the days of the Republic, when it was a market, as well as the center of civic and religious life. Considered one of the finest squares in the world and certainly Venice’s prime attraction, it is surrounded on three sides by the stately arcades of public buildings and on the fourth, by Basilica di San Marco and Campanile
Known as ‘Golden Basilica’ from the predominant colour of the mosaics and numerous valuables kept inside, St Mark’s Basilica combines faith and the pomp of the ancient Republic of Venice. With its five domes, the finely carved front with bas-reliefs, sculptures and mosaics, St Mark’s Church in Venice is a treasure of inestimable value.
Giving the broad expanse of Piazza San Marco its vertical dimension is the campanile, the tall brick bell tower for the basilica. It towers above the corner of the arcaded Procuratie Nuove, linking the Piazza and the Piazzetta. The campanile is so tall that it was used by approaching ships as a beacon to guide them home. It was begun in the 10th century and completed in the 12th century, but its pointed roof and gilded pinnacle weren’t added until the 15th century. On July 14, 1902, it collapsed into the piazza, but, in 1912, it has been rebuilt ‘as it was and where it was’.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before tour departure time
- At the tour departure point, you will meet a representative who will check your voucher and give you information to do the tour
- No credit or refunds will be given in the case of a no-show (if you don’t show up at the meeting point at the time indicated on your voucher)
- This is a group tour, which means there might be other participants on the tour with you
- Please note: Due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistical problems resulting from it, it cannot be guaranteed that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility. This means that those with walking difficulties and wheelchair users might not be able to access some parts of the itinerary
- 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:
Doge’s Palace Guided Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Guide
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Insidecom 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 3.5 Stars based on 282 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
the meeting point is at TURIVE KIOSK, near the postal office in Calle de l’Ascension, behind the correr Museum and St Mark Square
• Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the indicated departure time
• At the tour departure point you will meet a representative who will check your vouchers and give information to do the tour. It will be easy to recognize him/her from his/her uniform (white shirt and blue trousers; during the colder months blue jacket with the notice TURIVE on the small pocket) and a big sign with the notice TOUR clearly displayed
• Collective tour (there might be other participants going on the tour with you)
• Due to the particular morphological structure of Venice, we cannot guarantee that people with walking difficulties and wheelchair users could access the whole tour
• No credit or refunds will be given in the case of a no show (if you don’t show up at the meeting point at the time indicated on your voucher). Therefore we advise you to locate in advance the departure point and how to get there in order to avoid being late or any inconveniences that will prevent you from being at the meeting point in time for the departure
For emergencies on site, please contact us at +39 041 8877441 or customersupport@insidecom.it or chat with us on Venetoinside Facebook Messenger from Monday to Friday, from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm CET.
