Guided tour of the Doge's Palace
Description
The Doge's Palace stands as Venice's paramount example of Gothic architecture. Accessible through the Porta del Frumento overlooking the Venetian Lagoon, it served as the Doge's residence and the epicenter of the city's political and administrative life. From governmental affairs to judicial proceedings, it symbolized the Republic of Venice's authority. Your journey commences in the inner courtyard, embraced by monumental facades and a Gothic colonnade. Here, you'll encounter the captivating Giant's Staircase, a masterpiece by Jacopo Sansovino featuring Mars and Neptune. Ascend to the first floor to behold the Sala del Maggior Consiglio, where the Great Council convened to shape Venice's pivotal decisions. Conclude your exploration with a visit to the prisons via the iconic Bridge of Sighs, offering a striking panorama of the lagoon and the distant outline of Giudecca.
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The Doge's Palace, also known as the Ducal Palace, is a symbol of the city of Venice and a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. It stands in the monumental area of Piazza San Marco, between the Piazzetta and the Molo. The current palace was built between 1309 and 1424.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour is shared
- 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 12:00 time slot and the Palace ticket office closes at that time, you will be transferred to the first available time slot, 15:45
- "Skip the Line" means that instead of waiting in the normal long queue, the customer enters a fast, priority queue, together with the other customers who have chosen this option
- 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
Reviews(1)
Great venue to tour. Amazing artwork and the prison cells were unique. Our tour guide spoke English and knew a lot about the palace.
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