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Walking Tour of Venice with Skip-the-Line Access to the Doge's Palace + San Marco History Gallery

2 hours and 50 minutes

Easy

Have a walk outdoors through the most characteristic and important places for the history of Venice. A qualified and experienced guide will escort you through the millennium of life of the Serenissima Republic.

An essential tour for the understanding of Venice!! Have a walk outdoors through the most historical and important places of Venice.

Start the tour with a walking tour in the city center, St. Mark’s Square, from where you will reach the Remedio Bridge, which offers a privileged view of the Bridge of Sighs, also known as the “Lovers’ Bridge”, even though it actually leads to the dark and feared Doge’s prisons.

Cross the Campiello degli Orbi and reach the area of Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo, where the Venetian hospital is now located. After greeting the hidden and charming Campiello Remer, which offers a special view of the Rialto Bridge, the itinerary leads to the legendary home of Marco Polo, the Venetian well known explorer.

After the walking tour, discover Doge's Palace. Enter the halls of power and the wonderful rooms where the Doge lived with his family; admire the incredible works of art by famous Venetian artists such as Titian and Tintoretto. Inside you will find the 'Paradise': the largest painting in the world! Be amazed by the precious details of the golden staircase, the Parliament and the inner courtyard.

A timeless journey through rooms steeped in history and secrets, where art, politics and culture intertwine in a fascinating tale that spans the centuries. Get ready to unveil the mysteries hidden behind its walls!

What's included?
  • Entry or admission fee
  • 2 hours minutes shared guided walking tour with qualified and experienced guide
  • 50 minutes approx. skip the line Doge’s Palace shared guided tour with qualified and experienced guide
  • Entrance ticket valid to visit by yourself the palaces in St. Mark’s Square (Old Royal Palace now Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana)
  • Audio receiver devices in case of groups over 10 people
Exclusions
    • Hotel pickup 
    • Food and drinks
    Please note
      • Bookings can be cancelled with no charge up to 24 hours before the service.
      • The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in this case it can be postponed to the later schedule/day after otherwise it will be refunded).
      • It is mandatory to be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time
      • Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes suggested
      • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace: FREE DEPOSIT INSIDE
      What to bring