Inside Venice
- Codice Tour: T23
- Id Tour: 12
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The Doge's Palace, the Bridge of Sighs and the secret Prisons - The treasures of the golden Basilica.
Part One
Cultural visit to the Doge's Palace and access to the ancient Prisons via the Bridge of Sighs
You will enter the Porta del Frumento (Corn Door) on a tour that will take you inside the Doge's Palace, a masterpiece of Gothic art in Venice. The Palace was the symbol, and the centre, of the political and administrative life of the "Repubblica Serenissima" and its power over the seas and the many people of the Mediterranean. Sumptuous governmental rooms, private rooms for the Doge's pleasure, impressive rooms for public justice, rooms for causing fear and imprisoning enemies of the city. The Doge's Palace symbolises all of this, as over the years it has represented the power and prestige of a great nation that became the "Queen of the Sea".
Part Two
Visit St Mark's Basilica and discover its treasures
Venice has always been proud of the affluence of St Mark's Basilica, a perfect reflection of its endeavours and its proximity to the Orient. Here Venetian art is a sumptuous amalgam of Byzantine, Romanesque and Gothic elements in celebration of God and the endeavours of the Republic of Venice. The five domes of Oriental inspiration enclose fabulous treasures: precious white marbles, blue enamels and pure gold mosaics. On the central terrace there are four bronze prancing horses in front of the façade. The iridescent mosaics of the interiors tell the stories of Saint Mark and episodes from the Old and New Testaments, while the mediaeval soul is captured in the saints appearing in the iconostases who act as guardians of the radiant Pala d’Oro and the Treasury of Saint Mark.
Highlights
- Skip the line and enjoy a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace
- See the residential offices of the Venetian government
- Admire the superb Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture
- Discover masterpieces by Tintoretto, Titian, Veronese, and Bellini
- Relive the anguish of prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs
- Go to the prison where Casanova was incarcerated, and which he later escaped
- Enter St. Mark’s Basilica through the St. Peter’s Door with skip the line access
- Visit the Basilica interior and hear a detailed description of the gold mosaics
- Admire the gem-encrusted Pala d’Oro
Official Recognized Tour
Authorized Guides
Reservations in Real Time
Periods and Meeting Points
SEASON
From March 25th to November 2nd
Monday
English, German, French, Spanish
Tuesday
English, German, French, Spanish
Wednesday
English, German, French, Spanish
Thursday
English, German, French, Spanish
Friday
English, German, French, Spanish
Saturday
English, German, French, Spanish, italian
Sunday
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MEETING POINT AND DEPARTURE DETAILS
Form 25th March al 2nd November
11.00 AM - Campo San Zaccaria, San Marco 4683/G, The tour shop.
SEASON
FROM NOVEMBER 5th TO MARCH 24th
Monday
English
Tuesday
English / Franch
Wednesday
English / Spanish
Thursday
English / Franch
Friday
English / German
Saturday
English / Franch / Spanish
Sunday
not present
From 26st December to 8st January
From 11st February to 21st February
Monday
English / Franch
Tuesday
English / Franch
Wednesday
English / Spanish / Franch
Thursday
English / Franch
Friday
English / German / Franch
Saturday
English / Franch / Spanish
Sunday
not present
MEETING POINT AND DEPARTURE DETAILS
Form 5th November to 24th March
11.00 AM - Campo San Zaccaria, San Marco 4683/G, The tour shop.
Things to Remember
On request all excursions can be organized privately
- Each participant is required to present himself promptly to the meeting place
- The delay at the meeting point or the non-presence are grounds for cancellation of the right to reimbursement
Duration
Approx. 2.5 hours
Guided Tour
Morning
Details
From 25th March to 2nd November
Adults: 95.00 € per person
Children: 80,00 € per person (6 - 14)
Infant under 6: free (Infant)
Adults: 95.00 € per person
Children: 80,00 per person (6 - 14)
Infant under 6: free (Infant)
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