Venice Walking Visit to the Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs
by Avventure Bellissime
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The Doge's Palace in Venice features grand Renaissance art and served as the residence and seat of power for the city's rulers. This walking tour lasts about 2 hours and includes skip-the-line tickets to avoid the main entrance queues. A licensed English-speaking guide leads the group through the palace’s public chambers, pointing out works by Tintoretto and Veronese and explaining the history of Venetian governance and its secret service. The tour continues across the Bridge of Sighs, which connects the palace to the New Prisons. Visitors learn the origin of the bridge’s name before concluding with a visit inside the New Prisons. A headset is provided for groups larger than eight participants to ensure everyone hears the guide clearly.
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Itinerary
Palazzo Ducale
Spend about 2 hours touring the Doge's Palace and visiting the adjoining Prisons.
120 min
Scala dei Giganti di Palazzo Ducale
Stand in the courtyard and learn about the palace’s architecture and history while viewing the Giant Staircase used for formal entrances.
20 min
Ponte dei Sospiri
Cross the Bridge of Sighs connecting the Doge's Palace to the Prisons and hear about the origin of its name.
Porta Della Carta
Learn about the palace’s main entrance, known as the Paper Door, which links the Doge's Palace to St Mark's Basilica.
Meeting point
Entrance to the Royal Gardens, on the waterfront of St Mark's Square - You'll meet Avventure Bellissime tour coordinator outside the gardens, in front of the wrought iron Gate holding a sign with the name of the tour and Avventure Bellissime logo written on it.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
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