Venice Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs Guided Tour
Description
Step into the heart of Venetian history with an expert-led guided tour of the magnificent Doge’s Palace. Marvel at the opulent chambers, grand staircases, and timeless works of art that once embodied the power of the Venetian Republic. Conclude the experience with a walk across the legendary Bridge of Sighs, leading into the old prisons, and uncover the secrets behind Venice’s most iconic symbols. Begin with a short introduction to the city’s history. Enter the Doge’s Palace through the fast-track line and explore the rich Gothic architecture. Walk through rooms where the Doge and Venetian Council ruled the Republic. Admire the Golden Staircase, the Chamber of the Great Council, and impressive frescoes. Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs, leading to the New Prisons. Learn about the daily lives of prisoners and the symbolism behind this iconic bridge.
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Step into the heart of Venetian history with an expert-led guided tour of the magnificent Doge’s Palace. Marvel at the opulent chambers, grand staircases, and timeless works of art that once embodied the power of the Venetian Republic. Conclude the experience with a walk across the legendary Bridge of Sighs, leading into the old prisons, and uncover the secrets behind Venice’s most iconic symbols. Begin with a short introduction to the city’s history. Enter the Doge’s Palace through the fast-track line and explore the rich Gothic architecture. Walk through rooms where the Doge and Venetian Council ruled the Republic. Admire the Golden Staircase, the Chamber of the Great Council, and impressive frescoes. Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs, leading to the New Prisons. Learn about the daily lives of prisoners and the symbolism behind this iconic bridge.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(13)
Our guide, Enrico, was friendly and very knowledgeable. It was great to skip lines and have him take us to all of the most significant spots in the large and impressive Doges' Palace and Bridge of Sighs. We learned a great deal about the history of the Venice Republic.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the guided visit to the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, and that Enrico’s knowledge and guidance made your experience even more enriching. Doooing Experience team.
Worth the money to skip the lines and be informed along the way of the history and significance of the building and artwork. Our guide, Eliza, was fantastic combing history and humor.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience, appreciated skipping the lines, and found Eliza’s combination of history and humor so engaging throughout the tour. Doooing Experience team.
Excellent tour offered by Myla Millo from the Doooing Experience company. Myla takes her time to explain the history and art, whether in English or French.
Merci beaucoup pour votre aimable commentaire. Nous sommes ravis d’apprendre que vous avez apprécié la visite avec Myla et ses explications. Cordialement, Doooing Experience Team
Way too expensive for a 1.5 hr tour in my view. The guide would not answer any of the questions I asked properly. Not too much history for me to learn here too.
Thank you for your feedback, Varsha. We’re sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. We always aim to provide an engaging and informative experience, and it’s disappointing to learn that you felt the value and the quality of the explanations were not satisfactory. Your comments regarding the guide and the level of detail shared are very important to us, and we will make sure to address this internally to improve our service. We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to have the opportunity to offer you a better one in the future.
Great tour. Very informative and historical from viewpoints we had never considered. Lots of casual walking but included lots of stairwells both up and down.
Thank you for your great review, Darrell! We’re delighted you enjoyed your Doooing Experience tour and found it both informative and engaging. It’s wonderful to hear you discovered new perspectives along the way. We hope to welcome you again soon! Doooing Experience Team
We had a wonderful tour, David was awesome and very knowledgeable about the history of Venice. The palace was amazing and we thank you for sharing this wonderful place.
Dear Trisha, Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and that David made your visit to the Doge’s Palace memorable. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure in Venice! Kind regards, Doooing Experience Team
It was a very interesting visit and our guide Arianna Lovato was very passionate in her explanations
Gentile Sabrina, La ringraziamo per la sua recensione. Siamo lieti che la visita sia stata interessante e che abbia apprezzato le spiegazioni della nostra guida Arianna Lovato. Cordiali saluti, Doooing Experience
This was a great way to visit the Doge’s Palace. Our guide was really engaging and knowledgeable. Learned so much about the building and the history of Venice.
Dear Patrick, Thank you for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Doge’s Palace tour and found the guide engaging and knowledgeable. We hope to welcome you again on another Venice experience! Kind regards, Doooing Experience
I tried 2 radios and two ear sets. Neither worked so I just hung close to the guide. She spoke the facts with studied reserve. Just the facts no stories or antidotes to make it it particularly entertaining. She was a good guide just studied and removed.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about the issue with the radios — our guides always carry extra sets, so we wish you had mentioned it during the tour so we could have fixed it right away. We’ll share your comments with the partner company of the headphones and the guide to help improve future experiences. We truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Kind regards,
Wow what an amazing tour really didn't know what to expect and we were so thrilled Our tour guide Franchesca was so welcoming and informative Such a personal tour Brava'!!!!! I highly recommend
Thank you so much, Melissa! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs tour. Franchesca will be delighted to hear your kind words—we’re proud to have her on our team. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
