Venice: Gondola & Doge's Palace Spanish tour
ID: GYG129804-O-795778
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Board a gondola for a fascinating 30-minute tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals. Discover the Doge's Palace, the ancient seat of the Venetian political power.
Experience Venice aboard its most traditional and authentic mode of transport on a 30-minute tour by gondola. Cruise along the majestic Grand Canal and venture down the smaller canals.
The Doge’s Palace represented for centuries the seat of Venetian political power. In its splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpiece paintings, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand year republic.
The halls of power, plunging visitors in a 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.
Highlights
- Board a gondola for a tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals
- Enjoy the visit to the Doge's Palace, the seat of Venetian political power
- Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and enter the Venetian prisons
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The gondola tour does not include language services
• This tour is not guaranteed with adverse weather conditions
Meet your guide at the Turive kiosk in Calle Larga de l'Ascension.
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
Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.
