Venice: 1-Hour The Doge's Palace Tour Tour in Italian (Morning)
ID: GYG132795-O-316729
Category:
Country: Italy
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Avoid the queues and skip the line with your professional guide to discover Doge's Palace, once the seat of power of the Republic of Venice. Admire the paintings of Tintoretto and cross the famous Bridge of Sighs to reach the iconic prisons.
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 Serene Venetian Republic. Meet your professional guide in St. 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 St. 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 realized by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil paintings 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 imprisoned. This guided tour will conclude 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.
Highlights
- Discover the history of the famous Doge's Palace
- Admire the world′s largest oil painting by Tintoretto
- View the impressive halls of the Sala del Maggior Consiglio, the Hall of the Great Council
- Visit the prisons of the Doge's Palace by crossing the Bridge of Sighs
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time
• This activity is not wheelchair accessible
• Backpacks are not allowed inside the Doge's Palace
• This tour operates rain or shine
• Tour may be affected in case of high tides
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
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 over 12 years old must present one of the following: proof of full vaccination, proof of first vaccination administered at least 22 days ago, proof of a Covid-19 infection in the past 6 months, or a negative PCR test taken no more than 48 hours before the activity starts
Meet at Calle larga de l’Ascension 1256 - 30124, next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the yellow Meeting Point sign on the wooden kiosk.
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.
