Doge's Palace Guided tour + Ebook
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Explore one of Venice's greatest symbols on a fascinating visit to the majestic Doge's Palace, a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture and the former center of power of the Republic of Venice. Passing through the historic Porta del Frumento, you'll immerse yourself in centuries of history, politics, and mysteries that have shaped the city. During the tour, admire the impressive inner courtyard, the elegant Gothic colonnade, and the iconic Staircase of the Giants, decorated with statues of Mars and Neptune. Marvel at the grandeur of the Great Council Hall, where important decisions were made, and conclude the experience by crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs towards the former prisons, with unforgettable views of the Venetian lagoon. To make your experience even more complete, you will receive an exclusive eBook with curiosities, stories, and tips about Venice and the Doge's Palace, allowing you to further deepen your connection with this unique place.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
- Ebook guide
- Entrance to Palazzo Ducale
What's not
- Food and drink
- Transport
- Access to the Prison
Itinerary
Nestled at the junction where the Canal Grande meets the southern expanse of San Marco square stands the Doge's Palace, a venerable symbol of Venice's republican past. Once the residence of the Doge—a paramount figure in the city-state's governance—the palace also housed pivotal political institutions. Despite enduring several fires over the centuries, each restoration imbued the palace with new architectural nuances from its respective era.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Calle larga de l'Ascension 1256 - 30124 next to the San Marco Post Office (opposite St. Mark's Basilica). Look for the wooden kiosk. Turive assistant
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- VENEZIA GONDOLA TOUR
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If the chosen time is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day. These changes do not depend on us. Therefore, when making the reservation you are aware of this possibility, we will not accept subsequent complaints or refund requests. Example: If you choose the 12:00 time slot and the Palace ticket office closes at that time, you will be transferred to the first available time slot, 15:45
- This tour is shared
- "Skip the Line" means that instead of waiting in the normal long queue, the customer enters a fast, priority queue, together with the other customers who have chosen this option
- Important notice for last minute bookings (same day or overnight): in case of lack of spaces, the customer will be accommodated the day following the booked date.
- Please leave a Whatsapp number where you will be contacted by our support once you have booked the tour with us
How it compares in Venice
- Its from-price is 17% below the median of the 1991 experiences we list in Venice.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Venice
Venice floats on a lagoon of more than a hundred islands, a city of canals, palaces and bridges with no cars, where every walk ends somewhere unexpected.
The Grand Canal sweeps through the city in a great reversed S, lined with palaces and crossed by the Rialto Bridge. Near its mouth, Piazza San Marco gathers St Mark's Basilica with its golden mosaics, the Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the tall brick campanile. Water buses and gondolas show the city from the angle it was built to be seen.
Top-ranked sights in Venice: St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco), St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco), Grand Canal.
Special offers in Venice
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