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Skip the Line Doge's Palace Walking Tour

Skip the long lines to the Doge's Palace in Venice in a small group. Discover the superb Byzantine-Gothic architecture of the palace, works of art and cross the Bridge of Sighs to the Venetian prisons. See the center of Venetian Empire and the seat of the Venetian Government. 

Duration

Approximately 2 hours

 

Schedule

See calendar for availability dates

August - November 14: 9.00 A.M

17 - 28 November: 1.00 PM

 

Meeting Point

Royal Garden Entrance at St. Marks Square

Return

Your return details will be advised by your guide

 

Product Code

PLNL24

  • Skip the line tickets to the Doge's Palace

  • Two hours guided walking tour at the Doge's Palace

  • See fabulous works of art, cross the Bridge of Sighs, visit the prisons where Casanova was incarcerated and later excaped

  • Includes head phones to hear your guide's detailed commentary better

  • Admire and learn more about the palace's Byzantine- Gothic architecture

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 US$ 54.39

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Cross the Bridge of Sighs

Includes

  • Licensed Expert English-Speaking Tour Guide

  • Head-phones

  • Skip the line tickets to the Doge's Palace

Excludes

  • Hotel pick-up/drop-off

  • Food and drinks (unless specified)

  • Gratuities (optional)

  • Other optional activities

Description

Full two-hour Doge's Palace walking tour is absolute must for anyone visiting Venice. This most important building in Venice is the key to understanding Venice and its inimitable form and longevity. Within its walls, the cities' form of government was as unique as the city itself. Throughout this tour, you will get to learn all about the inner workings of the brain of Venice .

Equipped with complimentary head-phones, you will be able to hear all the detailed commentary of your guide as they recount a fascinating story of the longest ever-running independent Republic in the history of the World.

Learn about the Venetians' unique form of government, the role of the Doge (the Duke of Venice), of the different councils and, among them, the notorious Council of Ten, who were created to maintain the security of the State inclduing the notorious torture chambers and prisons reserved for enemies of the state.

Various works of art housed in the palace as well as its Byzantine-Gothic architecture will also be discussed during your tour of the Doges Palace. You will also getto cross the Bridge of Sighs to see the prisons of the Doges Palace, once  famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova. 

Voucher Information

  • You will receive a voucher via email. Please print your voucher and redeem it at the departure point on the day of your departure

Additional Information

  • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.

  • At times, Doge's Palace may close without notice. No refunds are available as these events are beyond our control

 

Important

  • Our day tours operate with a minimum of 4 people, for this reason in the case the tour you have booked is not confirmed yet you will be provided with detailed instructions on your voucher on how to proceed and find out whether the tour is confirmed or not.

  • Credit card details will only be used to guarantee the reservation. Charges will be made as soon as we reach the minimum required to operate the tour.

  • It is important that you enter your contact details and accommodation address in Florence in the check-out page for contact during emergency, if any.

 

Cancellation

  • No refund or cancellation  after confirmed booking

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