Venice Doge's Palace Tour and Access to Casanova's Prison
Overview
Meet your professional guide in Saint Mark’s Square and embark on a journey through the magnificent Doge’s Palace, a stunning blend of Byzantine, European, and Oriental architecture.
As you enter the grand courtyard, admire the intricate details of the famous Golden Staircase. Inside, step into the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council once governed the Serene Republic, surrounded by artistic masterpieces. Marvel at paintings by iconic Italian Renaissance artists, including Tintoretto’s monumental oil painting, the largest of its kind.
Your tour takes you through the famous Bridge of Sighs, named by Lord Byron for the last breath of prisoners who glimpsed Venice one final time before their imprisonment. Continue to the New Prisons, where you’ll learn about the darker side of Venetian history.
The tour concludes in the courtyard, where you can linger to absorb the rich history and timeless beauty of the Doge’s Palace at your own pace.
What's Included
- Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
- Tour available in english, italian, german, french, spanish
- Entrance fee
- Skip-the-line entrance
- Guided Tour inside the Doge's Palace
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Hidden itineraries in the Doge's Palace
- Food and drink
Meeting Location
Calle larga de l'Ascension
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Doge's Palace
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Due to security checks, there may be queues to access the Doge's Palace.
- The tour is shared, not private
- If the chosen time is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day. These changes do not depend on us. Therefore, when making the reservation you are aware of this possibility, we will not accept subsequent complaints or refund requests. Example: If you choose the 11:45 time slot and the Palace ticket office closes at that time, you will be transferred to the first available time slot
- Important notice for last minute bookings (same day or overnight): in case of lack of spaces, the customer will be accommodated the day following the booked date.
- Please leave a Whatsapp number where you will be contacted by our support once you have booked the tour with us
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5498290P14
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