This tour takes you back to the golden age of the city, passing through the surprising living rooms of the Doge's Palace, the residence of the Duke of the Venetian Republic and the seat of Venetian political power through the centuries.
Tour Details
At the time indicated, we'll meet in the centre of Venice to explore one of the most famous monuments of the famous Italian city.
During this guided tour of the Doge's Palace, we'll pass through the incredible art-filled rooms from where the Doge and his advisors controlled the republic for more than 1,000 years.
Visiting the various different halls, going up the golden stairs, and enjoying the grand paintings of the era, you'll have the opportunity to travel back in time and breathe the atmosphere of the Middle Ages.
Having immersed yourself in this luxury, the tour goes down into the old prison, to get to know the anguish of the prisoners who, having crossed the Bridge of Sighs, found themselves in the darkness of the dungeons. The most famous prisoner to be interred in the Doge's Palace was Casanova.
After the guided tour, you can revisit the Palace at your own leisure.
Meeting Point
Depending on the availability, when making your booking, you must choose from one of the following starting points:
- From Campo San Zaccaria
- From Calle Larga Ascensione
What Does the Visit Include?
- By booking the guided tour of the Doge's Palace, you'll get priority access, allowing you to avoid the long queues.
- With the entrance ticket to the Doge's Palace, you'll also have free access to the other museums in St. Mark's Square: Correr Museum, Archaeological Museum, Monumental Hall, and National Martian Library. The tickets to the museums will be valid on the same day of the visit to the Doge's Palace, and you'll have access to each museum only once.
- If you visit the Palazzo Ducale in the morning, and would like to later visit the Correr Museum,please note you will not have access until the afternoon. If you visit the Doge's Palace in the afternoon, you can visit the Correr Museum the following morning.
