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.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Headsets to hear the guide clearly
✔ Professional guide in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
✔ Skip the line entrance fee
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Gratuities
✖ Hotel pick up and drop off
Departure & Return
Departure:
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15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 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.
Itinerary
1
Piazza San Marco
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
2
Doge's Palace
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
3
Ponte dei Sospiri
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
4
Museo Correr
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.
Duration: 60 minutes
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
