Venice Masterclass: Doge Palace's And St. Mark's Basilica And Exclusive Terraces With Skip The Line Visit

• Small group tour
• Walking tour of Venice with an expert guide
• Visit of St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace with skip-the-line access
• Exclusive access to the secret passages of the Doge's Palace

Venice, a unique city of its kind, romantic but also full of history, secrets and mystery. This small group tour is the perfect way to let yourself be guided through the streets of the center, and discover fascinating details hidden in its buildings and churches. An expert local guide will be at your disposal for 3 hours to accompany you on your journey to discover this city.

Meet your guide directly in the worldwide known St. Mark’s Square, one of the most important squares in Italy, whose trapezoid architecture is designed to direct the viewer's attention to the center of it. In fact, on two long sides there are the buildings of the Procuratie (Old and New) which seem to culminate and frame the beautiful St. Mark’s Basilica.

This church is the cathedral of the city and is known for its oriental style highlighted by the Byzantine domes that surmount it. While entering the site with your dedicated skip the line access, the voice of your guide will explain to you how this is a sacred place rich in art and which still bears the marks of the centuries of history it has gone through. You will notice the beautiful contrast but also the perfect fusion between the white marbles of the exterior and the splendor of the interior mosaics which also earned it the nickname of "Golden Church".

Then your visit will continue to the Doge's Palace; despite its mighty size, it appears to the eyes a building with great elegance and lightness thanks to the thin inlaid columns that sustain it at the base.  This Gothic-style building was formerly a prison and then seat of the government and Doge’s residence, until today it houses the Civic Museum of Palazzo Ducale with masterpieces of Tintoretto, Titian, Veronese and many others...

And we have arrived at the central and most intriguing part of our tour, the one in which you will have the extraordinary opportunity to visit the secret passages of the Palace, a part that is generally closed to the public but to which you will have the honor to access!

An interesting path that goes from the courtyard of the Palace to the Pozzi, terrible places of detention, to then move on to the Torture room, up to the famous Piombi where Giacomo Casanova was imprisoned. A real journey back in time and history that will end by walking over the famous Bridge of Sighs, so tragically called by the sighs of the condemned to death who passed through it.

Venice, An Enchantment And Intrigue: Captivating Secrets -Doge’s Palace, Saint Mark's Basilica- Tour

Duration

3 hours

About

The Great Powers Of Venice: One of the most captivating and remarkable cities globally is venice. It stands out with its unique charm and enigmatic allure. Intriguing character? Unravel the core of her heart through a top-notch "masterclass level" experience with an Art Expert while visiting the two most important and beautiful symbols of political and religious power in Venice: glorious St Mark’s Basilica, Venice's major cathedral church memorial to St Mark where it all dazzles under Venetian-Byzantine domes) and the Doge's Palace—a place filled with power, intrigue, celebration, and artistic masterpieces. This tour really dives deep into the heart of Venice's religious authority by visiting the stunning Basilica of St Mark, where you will have VIP entrance to its terraces as we walk in past the line. Our expert guide in history will give you a complete and engaging tour of this phenomenal monument, displaying its live polychrome domes from far below on the floor and walls studded with different-colored marble up to an interior that contains over 8000 square meters of breathtaking mosaics on vaulted ceilings, a large number made with 24-carat gold leaf. At the heart of the tour is a one-of-a-kind private visit to the Doge's Palace, the very symbol of political Venice. Sartorially eloquent, this extraordinary building weaves together different strata of Venetian architecture and decoration: it starts with its original 14th- and 15th-century cores, later embarking on memorable Renaissance and then extravagant Mannerist insertions. It hosts masterpieces by artists of world fame: Titiano, Tiepolo, Tintoretto, Veronese. All this in front of the grand ball organized during the Venice Carnival. You will be taken on a tour of the courtyard, after which the distinguished sections of the public and private areas of the Doge's residence are opened in front of you where you can visit the ballrooms, magnificent councils hall and also an "Opera museum" that contains an extraordinary portrait collection from Renaissance and Mannerism periods with masterpieces from the "Venetian school" by Titian, Tintoretto, Veronese. Then there is a possibility to admire also the famous Bridge of Sighs and discover its name-giving legend. This tour provides an in-depth journey through art and history in Venice at the two most important political and religious locations. It is a recommended activity for every tourist in Venice, led by an extremely knowledgeable licensed history guide. Only for lovers of art!

Additional Information

-Walking Guided Tour
-Licensed guide for the English Speaking
-Entrance priority to St. Mark's with guided tour
-Special access for the Basilica terraces
-Entry to Doge's Palace with guided tour
-Conducted Solely in English for Optimal Experience

We cannot wait to welcome you to the land of authentic products and unforgettable experiences.

Clients are kindly encouraged to arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled departure time.

We kindly request that you factor this into your travel plans. Regrettably, we are unable to accommodate any delays, no matter how brief, and we regret to inform you that failing to attend the experience will not qualify for a refund, including partial refunds.

Children and teenagers under 18 years of age should always be accompanied by at least one adult. In the event that this requirement is not met, we retain the right to exclude the underage participant, and unfortunately, no refund will be provided.

Please note that pets are not allowed on this tour.

The described itineraries may undergo slight modifications due to unforeseen operational requirements.

Please let us know in advance any special need or impaired mobility of the clients and we will do our best to accomodate them.
Shorts, big bags and liquid bottles will not be allowed inside the museums.
Even with the skip-the-line entrance, there is still a compulsory security check which may cause some delays in entering the museum.

*Vegetarians and/or those suffering from intolerance and/or allergies are more than welcome: vegetarian and other alternative recipes are available and included (advance notice is appreciated).