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Join a fast-track guided tour of the Gothic Doge's Palace, with 1,000 years of history, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. Enjoy a 3D experience in the History Gallery and an optional gondola upgrade.

Highlights

• Discover 1000 years of breathtaking history at the Doge's Palace with your guide
• Your guide will unveil the secrets of the Prisons and the Bridge of Sighs.
• Guide narrates the bond between Venice and the Roman Empire through centuries
• Marvel at the art from Renaissance painters and sculptors housed inside.
• Travel back in time with a unique VR journey through historic St. Mark’s Square

Description

Visit Doge's Palace with an expert guide and tour its extraordinary rooms. Together with your expert guide, you will be escorted inside the palace where you can admire artistic masterpieces created by the most famous painters and sculptors of that time. Tiepolo and Tiziano make up only a few of the many artists that decorated this palace. Be stunned in front of the golden staircases, the entrance of the rooms of the Doges, and the halls of power from where you can see the “Last Judgment” by Tintoretto, one of the greatest and largest paintings in the world. Visit the Old Royal Palace in St. Marks Square. Here you will discover the Venice lifestyle in the past; the rooms of Sissi (Empress of Austria) and the archaeological museum. (if option is selected) The History Gallery is a window through the past, where historical photographs reveal how Venice’s legendary landmarks have evolved over the centuries, offering a powerful visual journey through time. Continue your experience with a thrilling VR adventure that brings history to life: watch Piazza San Marco transform through the ages, see the Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel, explore the Doge’s Palace as a medieval fortress, and discover how the iconic Rialto Bridge was once a wooden drawbridge. Upgrade your experience by selecting an option that includes a gondola ride.

Includes

Skip-the-line ticket to the Doge’s Palace Guide Royal Palace ticket (Empress Sissi Rooms and Napoleon Dance Hall) Audio-receiver device/headphones to hear the guide clearly Venice city audio guide app (shared tour option only) Access to Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the Marciana Library Lunch (if option selected) 3D experience at the History Gallery (if option is selected)

Important Information

• Unfortunately, this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities
• Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed to a day after or be refunded)
• For security reasons, suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace, the storage service is free of charge
• The tour is not considered private, and will be shared with other guests not belonging to the same party

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund