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Ducal Venice: guided promenade and Doge's palace tour
Walk Through Venice's Timeless Beauty
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Detailed Itinerary
This is an essential tour for an understanding of this enchanting city! The tour starts in PIAZZA SAN MARCO, where our local guide will reveal all the secrets of the origins and history of its main monuments: the San Marco Basilica, the Palazzo Ducale, the Bell Tower and the Procuratie.
We will then proceed to Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, the “Pantheon” of Venice, the Great School of Charity, and other places of interest such as Marco Polo’s House. We will finally return to San Marco through the Mercerie, the vital connection between the Rialto and San Marco and the main street for city shopping.
The visit then continues inside the PALAZZO DUCALE, the historical seat of the Venetian political power. In its splendid rooms, plastered with hundreds of masterpieces of paintings, you can see where the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year old republic. With our local guide you will walk the halls of power, plunging you back into the European Middle Ages and the following centuries.
You’ll be knocked out by the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building. Then you can relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous BRIDGE OF SIGHS, and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for housing such illustrious prisoners as Giacomo Casanova. An unforgettable tour – not to be missed!
Highlights
- Discover the beauty of Venice on this ideal tour for a first time visitor!
- Admire the Doge’s Palace and its extravagant interiors, such as the golden staircase and countless masterpieces!
- “Relive” the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons
- Skip the line at Doge’s Palace, don’t waste your time queuing for the whole day!
- Learn all about the city on a 2 hour walking tour with an art-loving, local guide
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Duration
3 hours
Hours
09:00
Meeting Point
CALLE LARGA ASCENSIONE, 1256
In front of the Post office (close to Correr Museum and St Mark’s Square) – Look for the MEETING POINT sign on the wooden kiosk
View the mapWhat is included
- Professional local guide
- Venice walking tour
- Doge’s Palace entrance ticket with reservation
What is not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Useful Information
- Comfortable shoes are recommended
- We regret to inform that this tour is not suitable for guests with wheelchairs or with impaired mobility
The tours always include only the services of any guides and/or tour escorts.
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We generally recommend bringing comfortable clothing, identification documents, a water bottle, sunscreen, and a camera to capture the best moments.
Prices and Rates
Prices are per person and may vary depending on the group size. Additionally, rates may change based on the selected day and holidays.
When to Book
It’s possible to book up until the start time as long as there is availability. Book as soon as possible to ensure availability.
Cancellation Terms
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the service starts.