Doge's Palace Guided Tour

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Duration:1 hours (approx.)
Location: Venice, Veneto

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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.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

WHAT TO EXPECT

1. Doge's Palace
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
2. Piazza San Marco
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
3. Basilica di San Marco
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.
4. Campanile di San Marco
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'.

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

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Posted By : OURANIA_G
Could not understand a word the guide was saying. He was speaking italian with a little bit of english.
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Posted On : 2024-05-04 13:11:32

Posted By : Logan_M
Inside was simply stunning and awe inspiring.
It took way too long to get inside and the guide lost our interest multiple time by waffling instead of getting us to the stunning buildings
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Posted On : 2024-04-23 12:13:23

Posted By : Yelena_V
It was very well organized excursion, we almost got a private tour, only 4 people were there for the English group. Sorry I forgot the name of our guide but that lady was super knowledgeable. It was a good tour with enough time to explore this historical palace.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 03:13:52

Posted By : David_V
Doge’s palace is very beautiful totally worth it, the tour is very well organized, meeting point is easy to find, there plenty of options for languages and the info is very good, very nice
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Posted On : 2024-02-29 11:46:22

Posted By : Jason_R
Monica was an excellent guide and provided great context to the history of Venice. Being given the history of the art and building itself truly helps to appreciate the significance and its beauty.
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Posted On : 2024-02-04 03:17:43

Posted By : Michael_B
The number of staircases was very difficult for older people.. should be a caution on how hard it may be
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Posted On : 2023-10-09 13:43:02

Posted By : rmonetta
Tour started off a little slow. We were given our headsets, the guide did a sound check and then just started walking through San Marco Plaza with no commentary. All we could hear was the crowds in the background of the mic. The guide was not speaking, just walking through the busy area. Once we arrived at the Doge's Palace however, our guide was a wealth of knowledge. Inside we viewed amazing and beautiful art and learned interesting history of the ancient rulers of Venice. Overall a good tour, would probably not do it again though. Seen it once, no need to see it again.
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Posted On : 2023-10-05 10:08:16

Posted By : Marisa_P
Mirco gave a wonderful overview of Venetian history. Politics, culture and art history with a sense of humour! It was stimulating and enlightening. Thank you Mirco!
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Posted On : 2023-09-18 14:10:43

Posted By : James_M
Veronese's paintings in the palace were amazing. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the palace. Would definitely recommend.
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Posted On : 2023-09-18 03:17:24

Posted By : cynthia_l
The palace is an amazing building. In a couple of attempts to move our small group ahead of other groups, I wondered if we were missing elaboration that other groups received.
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Posted On : 2023-09-05 14:17:49