Guided tour of the Doge's Palace with access to Casanova prison
The Doge's Palace is the most important example of Gothic architecture in Venice. Access the interior through the Porta del Frumento, overlooking the Venetian Lagoon. As the residence of the Doge, it served as a governmental seat, a court of justice, and a symbol of the Republic's power. Founded after 812 and rebuilt multiple times due to fires, it became a museum after Venice was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy and now houses the Civic Museum of the Doge's Palace.
The visit starts at the inner courtyard with its monumental facades and Gothic colonnade. Admire the Giant's Staircase, featuring Mars and Neptune by Jacopo Sansovino, before heading to the first floor. There, see the Sala del Maggior Consiglio where the Great Council met. Finally, explore the prisons via the Bridge of Sighs, offering a stunning view of the lagoon and the silhouette of Giudecca.
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Guided tour of the Doge's Palace with access to Casanova prison
What's included in Guided tour of the Doge's Palace with access to Casanova prison
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Doge's Palace
The Doge's Palace, now a public museum since 1923, captivates visitors not only with its grand architecture but also with its rich art collections. One of its most iconic features is the Bridge of Sighs, which spans across the Rio del Palazzo to connect the palace with its adjacent prison. This landmark encapsulates the historical and cultural essence of Venice, inviting exploration into its storied past through art, architecture, and political intrigue.
Inclusions
- Entrance tickets Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
- Entrance tickets Museo Correr and National Archaeological Museum of Venice
- Professional guide
- Food and drink
- Transport
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- "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
- 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
- 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
- Due to security checks, there may be queues to access the Doge's Palace.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Check-in inside the shop "The Tour Shop" in front of the Church of San Zaccaria. In Campo San Zaccaria 4693
