Doge’s Palace Venice Tour
Discover the secrets of this magnificent gothic palace and iconic Venice landmark
- WITH
- Luisella | about the guide
St. Mark’s Square was the political and religious center of the Republic of Venice.
Next to the basilica housing St Mark’s bones stands Doge’s Palace, the former seat of the Venetian government and, today, one of the city’s most important museums. During your private guided tour, you’ll be plunged into the history and politics of Venice as you explore the vast chambers and hidden corners of this spectacular gothic palace.
Climb up to the Old Prison (Piombi) where Giacomo Casanova was held; hop over the iconic Bridge of Sighs leading to the New Prison; and take in the views over the Venetian Lagoon.
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Venice and the Veneto Region
Italy -
3 hrs
DURATION -
9
MAX. No. ON TOUR
TOUR DETAILS
- keywords :
- Doge’s Palace, Renaissance architecture, private Venice tour, Italian history, St Mark’s Square
- transport :
- By foot
- ACTIVITY LEVEL :
- Moderate
- ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
- no
- Kid friendly :
- Children are welcome from 6 years old
- LANGUAGES:
- Italien/Italian (native), Anglais/English (Bilingual), Allemand/German (Bilingual)
- MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
- 9
INCLUDED IN THE TOUR
Services of a professional private guide for 3 hours
NOT INCLUDED
- Lunch - Transportation - Museum entry (entry fees to be provided upon request as they change constantly)
ITINERARY
This 3-hours private tour begins at St. Mark’s Square. You’ll then go inside Doge’s Palace for a guided visit including the Bridge of Sighs, Old Prison (including Casanova’s cell). NOTE: The exact timing of the tour depends on the palace opening hours. Please note that reservations should be made in advance. As this tour includes numerous flights of stairs, it is not suitable for customers with reduced mobility or suffering from claustrophobia.
WHERE AND WHEN?
- MEET-UP LOCATION:
- St. Mark’s Square
- END OF TOUR LOCATION:
- Doge’s palace
about
your guide
Luisella
Venice and the Veneto Region
- languages :
- Italien/Italian, Anglais/English, Allemand/German
Like my family for many generations, I was born and raised in Venice. After studying languages and literature at university, including a year in the USA, and working on several cultural preservation projects, I qualified as a professional tour guide in 1999. During my private tours, you’ll share in my passion for my city, its history and art treasures. The customized walking tours will take you through the different “sestieri” of Venice, so that you can see the city through different eyes. You’ll discover local craftsmanship, Renaissance art, cosmopolitan identity and much more as you explore Venice and Venetian Lagoon including the islands of Murano, Burano and Torcello. I adore travelling, history, art, languages (I speak English, German and Italian), getting to know people from different countries, photography and reading.
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