Guided tour of the Doge's Palace and Casanova Prison
Venezia
Explore Venice's Gothic gem, the Doge's Palace, and uncover Casanova's prison. Walk through history, art, and breathtaking views. Book your guided tour now.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Doge’s Palace - 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.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Access to the Prison
  • Entrance to Palazzo Ducale
What's Not Included
  • Food and drink
  • Transport
Additional Information

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.

  • 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. herefore by booking you are aware of this possible change and therefore we warn you so as not to have complaints later, or requests for refunds, which will not be taken into consideration. Example: If you choose the 12:15 pm time slot and it closes at that time it is no longer available for some important and significant reason, you will be moved to the first available time slot, 2:45 pm.
  • “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
Location
P.za San Marco, 1241
Piazza San Marco
Calle Larga Ascensione between the Museum Correr and the Post Office
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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