Venice Doge's Palace Private Tour Venice: Doge's Palace 3-Hour Private Tour
ID: GYG140520-O-230580
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a private tour of the stunning Palazzo Ducale with an expert guide. Skip the line at the entrance and visit the impressive seat of the Venetian political power.
The Doge's Palace represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In its splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Duke and his council controlled the fate of a thousand–year republic. Experience it together with a guide and discover the halls of power, as you step back into the rich historical context of the European Middle Ages.
Take in the rich details of the golden staircase and the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, and relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs. Step into the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova.
Highlights
- Visit the Palazzo Ducale, the seat of the Venetian political power
- Enter the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova
- Admire the gold staircase and the realism of the scenes depicted
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Please note, although most of the palace is accessible, the Secret Itineraries, Prisons, and Armoury are not
• This is a private tour for a group of up to 10 guests
• For security reasons sacks, bags or backpacks are not allowed inside Doge's Palace
• Skip–the–line tickets allow you to skip the line at the ticket purchasing counter; however, everyone must pass through the newly imposed security checks
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
All participants who are 12 years and older must present a Reinforced Green Pass that is valid in the EU and has a verifiable QR code. Reinforced Green Passes can only be obtained by uploading either proof of full vaccination or proof of a Covid-19 infection within the last 6 months to either the Green Pass or Covid Certificate app
All participants must also bring a valid government-issued photo ID (e.g. passport, driver's license, etc)
St. Mark's Square, 67, Venice, Italy. Meet your guide between the 2 big columns in the square (Colonne di San Marco e San Todaro). If you have any trouble finding the meeting point, please contact the local partner on +393929547992.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
