Doge’s Palace & Prisons Ticket and Tour, Venezia, Veneto, Italy
Skip the lines at the iconic Doge’s Palace in Venice and uncover its highlights and secrets on a 2-hour tour. Walk right past the main entrance queues with your knowledgeable guide, and delve into the magnificent palace’s history as you explore its lavish public chambers. See prized Italian Renaissance artwork by Tintoretto and Veronese, and learn about the dark deeds of the city’s former rulers and secret service. Then, wander across the world-famous Bridge of Sighs and end your tour with a visit to the New Prisons.
Description & Instructions When Visiting Venezia, Veneto, Italy
Skip the lines at the iconic Doge’s Palace in Venice and uncover its highlights and secrets on a 2-hour tour. Walk right past the main entrance queues with your knowledgeable guide, and delve into the magnificent palace’s history as you explore its lavish public chambers. See prized Italian Renaissance artwork by Tintoretto and Veronese, and learn about the dark deeds of the city’s former rulers and secret service. Then, wander across the world-famous Bridge of Sighs and end your tour with a visit to the New Prisons.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Doge’s Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
Enjoy a 2 hrs in depht tour of the Doges Palace and visit the famous Prisons.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Scala dei Giganti di Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Ducale Sestiere San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy
While standing in the courtyard as your guide will introduce you to the Doges Palace architecture and history, see and learn about the Giant Staircase leading up to the Palace and used for formal entrances.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Ponte dei Sospiri, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30100 Venice Italy
Walk over the famous Bridge of Sighs connecting the Doge’s Palace to the Prisons and learn why it was given this name.
Pass By: Porta Della Carta, Between Basilica di San Marco and Palazzo Ducale, Venice Italy
Learn about the Main entrance of the Doges Palace, the paper door that links the Doges Palace to St Mark’s Basilica.
Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Venezia, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
