Skip-the-Line Guided Tour of Doge's Palace

Skip-the-Line Guided Tour of Doge's Palace

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Enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Doge’s Palace: a symbol of Venice and its history, and a breathtaking architectural masterpiece.

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Highlights

Discover Venice's most famous building
Admire priceless works of art
Hear interesting facts about Venice's past and present
Explore an architectural masterpiece

Description

For centuries, the Doge's Palace, a majestic architectural masterpiece, greeted the ships coming in from the lagoon. During this tour, discover the heart of Venice and its history with skip-the-line access and personal audio system. The Doge’s Palace is one of the most important symbols of Venice and for centuries represented the seat of Venetian political power. In its grand rooms, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of the Serenissima surrounded by hundreds of artistic masterpieces. Exploring its powerful hallways, golden staircases and important paintings, you will have the opportunity to go back in time and discover a place where Byzantine and Oriental architecture collide. While inside, admire some of the most famous works by Tintoretto, Veronese and other important artists. Finally, feel the anguish of the prisoners, who after crossing the well-known Bridge of Sighs entered into the darkness of the prisons here, which famously hosted Giacomo Casanova. Learn how the prisoners of the Moste Serene Republic used to live.

Includes

Skip-the-line entrance ticket Live guide Personal audio system

Important Information

Due to recent safety concerns, some lines to enter the Doge's Palace may occur even for skip-the-line ticket holders
Please note that this is a shared tour and during bank holidays or special dates a larger number of participants may be expected
Please note that no refund will be accepted for no-shows or late arrivals. The tour will take place in the event of rain. In the event of exceptionally high tides, the tour may be canceled and a refund will be provided