Castles · Tour
Two Hours in the Doge's Palace Alone, from the Giants' Staircase to the Prisons
Two hours on the Doge's Palace and nothing else, which is the argument for it: no basilica to rush through, and time enough to take the building apart. The queue at the main entrance is skipped. Inside, the public chambers, and the history of what was decided in them. The Renaissance paintings by Tintoretto and Veronese are here, and so is the other half of the story: the rulers of Venice, their secret service, and what both were prepared to do. The tour ends where the palace ends, across the Bridge of Sighs and into the New Prisons.
What's included
- Headset to hear the guide clearly when there are more than 8 participants in the group
- Local expert English-speaking licensed guide
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace
Itinerary
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Venice
The entrance to the Royal Gardens, on the waterfront by St Mark's Square. The Avventure Bellissime coordinator waits outside the gardens, in front of the wrought iron gate, holding a sign with the name of the tour and the Avventure Bellissime logo on it.
Palazzo Ducale
Two hours on the Doge's Palace in detail, including the prisons.
Scala dei Giganti di Palazzo Ducale
The tour starts in the courtyard, where the guide sets out the architecture and the history of the palace, including the Giants' Staircase that leads up into it and was used for formal entrances.
Ponte dei Sospiri
Across the Bridge of Sighs, which connects the palace to the prisons, and the reason it was given that name.
Porta Della Carta
The Porta della Carta, the main entrance to the palace, and the point where the building joins St Mark's Basilica.
P.za San Marco, 1, Venezia
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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- At times, Doges Palace can close without notice. No refunds are available as these events are beyond our control.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Up to 15 travelers per booking.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guiding available in: en.
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