Venice Doge's Palace Guided Tour

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Experience Highlights

In this experience you will get to know in depth the Doge's Palace of Venice, a building with great historical and political relevance in the city, as well as crossing the popular Bridge of Sighs. The former residence of the highest ruler of Venice is the main architectural construction of Venetian Gothic architecture.

The visit will last approximately 1 hour and includes a guide who will give you interesting facts about the history of a place that has symbolised the power of Venice for 1,000 years. In the palace you will also enjoy works of art by Titian, Veronese and Tintoretto.

  • Explore the Doge's Palace, residence of the Doge, the highest ruler of Venice between the 8th and 18th centuries.
  • Discover Venetian Gothic architecture and paintings by artists such as Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese.
  • A guide will tell you the history of the palace and of Venice, as well as accompanying you to the Bridge of Sighs, one of the most iconic bridges in the city.

What’s included

  • Visit to the Doge's Palace in Venice
  • Guide
  • Visit to the Bridge of Sighs

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Step by Step

If there is one place that symbolises the power and luxury of Venice, it is the Doge's Palace, located in St. Mark's Square. This tour includes a guide, from whom you will learn about the influence of the Doges, the ancient rulers of Venice, and the political history of the city. You will also pass the iconic Bridge of Sighs, which has a dark and tragic history.

During the approximately 1 hour tour, you will enjoy all the information provided by your guide. You will also seeimportant works of art by painters such as Titian, Veronese and Tintoretto and admire the beautiful Venetian Gothic architecture. Weapons, armour, treasures and other priceless exhibits await you during this tour.

The Doge's Palace, a symbol of Venetian power, is perfect for lovers of art and Italian history. It was conceived as a residence for the Doge, the ruling figure of Venice for 1000 years. Get ready to see its beautiful white façades made of marble, its Venetian Gothic and Renaissance style decorative elements and the evident luxury and ostentation of its rooms, paintings and furniture.

Don't forget that you will also cross the Bridge of Sighs, which holds a sad and dark history. This touristy Venetian bridge connects the Doge's Palace with its prison: Piombi. It is said that this was the place where prisoners had their last glimpse of the sky and the sea before being locked up.

Reviews

4.8
· 1349 Reviews
  • J
    Jason
    4
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    Good palace.
  • W
    Wendy
    4
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    The place was very nice, but I expected to find something a little different. Despite this, it was a very interesting visit and I learned a lot thanks to the guide and his explanations.
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    George
    5
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    Beautiful.
  • A
    Alicia
    5
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    Spectacular visit to this palace, it is incredible all the history behind it and the exhibits it presents. Very beautiful everything, highly recommend the visit.
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