Venezia Trip Overview
Delve into the tumultuous history of the Republic of Venice with a visit to the Doge’s Palace and discover its secrets with an immersive audio tour on your phone. The Doge’s Palace is a symbol of Venice and a treasure chest of art. Its walls and ceilings, covered with the paintings of the greatest Masters of the Venetian school, are an exaltation of Venice, the mirage of the Adriatic that developed from a safe haven for lagoon dwellers to a maritime Empire that tamed the seas from East to West. Turn back the clock to the most sublime days of La Serenissima and discover the Doge’s Palace. Enjoy a hassle-free visit to one of the most dynamic attractions of Venice with a fascinating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone and follow, at your own pace, the riveting journey of the rise and fall of the most serene Republic!
* Ticket/entrance fee to the site is not included
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Venezia, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Venezia, Veneto, Italy
Delve into the tumultuous history of the Republic of Venice with a visit to the Doge’s Palace and discover its secrets with an immersive audio tour on your phone. The Doge’s Palace is a symbol of Venice and a treasure chest of art. Its walls and ceilings, covered with the paintings of the greatest Masters of the Venetian school, are an exaltation of Venice, the mirage of the Adriatic that developed from a safe haven for lagoon dwellers to a maritime Empire that tamed the seas from East to West. Turn back the clock to the most sublime days of La Serenissima and discover the Doge’s Palace. Enjoy a hassle-free visit to one of the most dynamic attractions of Venice with a fascinating self-guided audio tour on your smartphone and follow, at your own pace, the riveting journey of the rise and fall of the most serene Republic!
* Ticket/entrance fee to the site is not included
Itinerary
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Stop At: Doge’s Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
Courtyard & Loggias: Upon accessing the Doge’s palace from Porta del Frumento, you will encounter the enormous interior courtyard. Surrounded by the imposing wings and loggias, you will gain valuable insights into the long and eventful history of the building before you continue your audio tour to experience the impressive Scala dei Giganti, the enormous stairway which once hosted the solemn ritual of the Doge’s coronation.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Doge’s Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
Institutional Chambers: Once you’ve climbed up the lush and highly ornate Scala d’Oro, you will step inside the institutional chambers of the palace, which were reserved for all the important meetings of the Venetian government. You will explore stunning halls such as the Chamber of the Great Council, the Collegio and the Chamber of the Council of the Ten and marvel at the walls and ceilings of the palace covered with the paintings of Tintoretto, Veronese, Tiziano and many more great masters of the Venetian school.
Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes
Stop At: Doge’s Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
New Prisons: Where do you end up once you cross the famed Bridge of Sighs? Throughout your tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the New Prisons of the Doge’s Palace, which were created in the 16th century to provide better living & sanitary conditions to the poor prisoners of the Republic. Learn about the sinister reputation of the Venetian penal system and the stories of world-famous inmates, such as the legendary womanizer Giacomo Casanova!
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Porta Della Carta, Between Basilica di San Marco and Palazzo Ducale, Venice Italy
Your tour ends in front of the Porta Della Carta, the once monumental entrance-way to the building from the Piazzetta. Before leaving the Doge’s palace, you’ll admire the intricate decorations of the imposing gate and listen to the story of the Republic’s last Doge and the fall of the once invincible maritime Empire.
Duration: 7 minutes
