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Description
A guided tour in the Palazzo Ducale which represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. Live it together with a Guide who shows you the halls of power, plunging you in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately following centuries.
Be surprised of the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova.
An unforgettable tour not to be missed!
Then visit one of the most majestic cathedrals of the world! On this tour, escorted by a Tour Guide prepared in accordance with the Curia of Venice, enjoy a full visit of this masterpiece of byzantine art, unique of its kind in Italy, you'll have the pleasure to savour beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors, while our guide shows you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica.
You may visit by yourself the other magnificent palaces around St. Mark’s Square under the name of Procuratie with the same ticket! Discover the way of life of the venetians, with paintings, library, coinage, sculpture. Entered in the secrets of Venice Empire, with description of Arsenale who produced the famous battleship Galea. Visit the area built by Napoleon and the rooms restored for Sissi Empress Austria.
Itinerary
Doge Palace & Basilica
You will visit the Doge's Palace and the Basilica of St. Mark.
What's included
- Shared guided tour of the St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
- Skip-the-line tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica
- Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace
- Access to St. Mark’s Basilica Terrace and Museum
- Entrance ticket valid to visit by yourself the palaces in St. Mark’s Square (Old Royal Palace now Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana)
- Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)
What's excluded
- Food and drinks
- Guided tour of Royal Palace, Marciana Library, and National Archeological Museum
- Access to Pala d’Oro
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What do I need to bring
Comfortable shoes
Important information
- The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
- Royal Palace (Correr Museum) ticket is included and can be used on the same day of the Doge's Palace guided tour or on the following day.
- The Marciana Library is closed on Sundays.
- This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
- For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica (For Doge’s Palace a free deposit is available inside the building)
- For the visit to the basilica, clothing appropriate to the place of worship is required (NO bare legs and shoulders)
- On some high turnout days or for reasons of force majeure (e.g. high tide or security problems) the waiting time for access to St Mark's Basilica may be longer than expected: in this case, please get in line and respect the instructions provided by the guide
- Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to the staff)
- No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
- The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high/low tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
- Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the starting time.
Cancellation policy
- Cancellation fee of 100% if cancelled 1 day or less before departure
Categories
- CULTURAL AND THEME TOURS
- ARTS AND CULTURE
- CITY TOURS
Guided Language
- English
- Francaise
- Deutsch
- Italiano
- Español
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