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You will discover the Doge’s Palace, symbol of the power of La Serenissima, on a visit that reveals the historic heart of Venice. You will walk through its majestic halls and learn about the legacy of the Doge and his Council, admiring an architectural masterpiece that preserves artistic treasures and the charm of the past.
ENGLISH, ITALIAN, SPANISH OR PORTUGUESE LANGUAGE OPTIONS
Since far back in time, a majestic building and architectural masterpiece greeted the ships coming from the lagoon: The Doge's Palace, the place where the Doge and his Council used to rule the Republic of the Serenissima. Today, the symbol of Venice and its power is still standing in all of its beauty and majesty, everyday taking travelers' breath away. A tour to discover the heart of Venice and its history, the charm of the past and a truly beautiful gem where inestimable art masterpieces are shielded
The Doge’s Palace is one of the most important symbols of Venice. For centuries, it has represented the seat of the Venetian political power. In its majestic rooms, the Doge and his Council for centuries controlled the fate of the Serenissima surrounded by hundreds of masterpieces of painting art. Visiting its halls of power, gold staircases and the important paintings, we will have the opportunity to go back in time and breathe the charming atmosphere of the place where Byzantine and Orient architectures run into each other. Inside the Palace we will admire some of the most famous works painted by Tintoretto, Veronese and other important artists. Finally we will feel again the anguish of the prisoners, who after crossing the well-known Bridge of Sighs entered in the darkness of the prisons. Let's join this tour which will make us marvel in front of Doge's Palace's art masterpieces, its Golden Staircase, the Venetian prison which will reveal how the prisoners of the Serenissima used to live.
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Additional Information
● The tour operates at 11:45am daily in English and Spanish and Friday and Saturday in Italian and at 3:45pm daily in English and Spanish and Sunday in Italian
● Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour departure time
● We will visite Doge's Palace interiors, Golden staircase, Le prigioni (prisons)
● Provide a printed/mobile copy of your voucher to our staff
● The tour will take place also with rain, in the event of exceptional high tide it might be cancelled and refund will be provided
Inclusions
✔ Experienced tour guide
✔ Entrance ticket with Skip the line
✔ Headsets
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Tickets, meals and drinks except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations after this time limit or no show, no refund provided.
Meeting point
Campo San Zaccaria, 4683/G. Check-in with our staff at the shop opposite the Church of San Zaccaria