Discover the Doge's Palace, one of the most important symbols of Venice and for centuries, the historical seat of the most important political power of the Serenissima Venetian Republic. Visit the halls of power and immerse yourself in medieval Europe, among hundreds of masterpieces.
- Admire the world′s largest oil painting by Tintoretto
- View the impressive halls of the Sala del Maggior Consiglio
- Visit the prisons of the Doge's Palace by crossing the Bridge of Sighs
| Included | • Pre-reserved tickets for Doge's Palace |
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| Not included | • Hotel pick-up and drop-off |
| Duration | 1 Hour |
| Important information | MEETING POINT: - Arriving by boat (Vaporetto): Arriving close to the Saint Marks Square get off the boat ACTV (Vaporetto) No:1 or No:2 at the San Marco (Vallaresso) boat stop and walk directly down the street “Calle Vallaresso” passing Harrys bar on your right and the Hotel Monaco and Grand canal on your left. When you arrive at the end of the street turn right and walk towards Saint Marks square, before you pass under the arches turn left and you will find the post office on your left in few meters. • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually. |
Venue
TU.RI.VE. Meeting Point, Calle larga de l'Ascension, Venezia, VE, Italia
Offered by
Venice Events
Further information
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.
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.
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 imprisioned. 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.
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