Doge's Palace tour - Skip the line

General information

Destination	Category
Venice, Italy	Attractions/Entertainment

Program details

Skip the queues and gain access to one of the most iconic locations in Venice: Doge’s Palace. With this guided tour, you can explore in depth this majestic building, that was once a royal residence and a prison. Learn about the most significant chapters of Venice´s history and its rich heritage



Highlights
- Priority Access
- Extraordinary experience for both history and art lovers
- Cross the bridge of sighs

Venice is a magical place that encapsulates the finest array of architecture, a culture rich in artistic expression and, of course, romance. Proof of this is the Ducal Palace, also known as the Doge's Palace or Palazzo Ducale. This beautiful construction is a symbol of the glory of the city that you cannot ignore.



As the former residence of the Venetian leader, the Palace is the best place to appreciate these elements of Venetian culture combined. For centuries the palace represented the seat of the Venetian political power, where the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic.



Both inside and out the Palace is a delight to behold. From its intricate lace-like facade to the sumptuous interiors with frescos by Tintoretto and Veronese, this is a place that reveals the glorious height of Venice’s most prosperous period of history. Take some time to admire the rich details of the gold staircase and the hundreds of scenes masterfully created to decorate the hallowed walls of this stately building.



Lastly, follow in the footsteps of the criminals of old as you cross the famous Bridge of Sighs, named for the sounds that would escape from the lips of the condemned as they caught their last glimpse of Venice before being imprisoned.



Languages

From Nov 1 to March 31, English (everyday), French (Tue, Thu and Sat), German and Portugese (Mon and Fri), Spanish (Wed, Sat and Sun).

From April 1 to October 31, the tour will be available everyday in the languages mentioned before.



Others

The ticket for the Palace will allow you to entry without waiting. Please advise the language chosen for the tour.

Redeem information
Voucher type: Printed
Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Location
Starting point:
St Mark's Clocktower
Under the clock at San Marco Square

End point: Same as starting point

Schedule
Opening dates
10:45 - 12:00

Duration: 105 Minutes

Guiding options
Guiding type: Guide