The guide, however, very prepared not only on the palace visited but knows all the history concerning Venice! On Originals tours, you can explore in ways that others can't. Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. Take a tour of the beautifully ornate15th-century church and its flooded crypt or learn about the art and history of Venice. From Our guide Roberta was very personable and informative. Please check all languages of interest to find your preferred option type, St. Mark's Basilica is sometimes closed to visitors at short notice. 2022 Meet your guide in St. Marks Square, and step inside St. Marks Basilica. ", DARMO, September 1, 2019 booster shot, negative COVID test, vaccine certificate with a QR code) may change at short notice. GetYourGuide. They are not permitted in St. Marks Basilica and must be checked into the luggage storage area off-site. Get an in-depth look at how Venice built a mercantile empire that once spanned the entire Mediterranean. Marina, our guide (a Venetian), did what very few guides are able to do. Go to the wooden stand with the yellow sign that reads "Meeting Point". We can definitely recommend getyourguide. per person. Our tour guide could not do enough for us and was really good at commenting on all of the local history and culture. I would suggest doing the Doge Palace and the Basilica in separate tours as there is so much to see that it can get tiring. You will also have the chance to walk the famous Bridge of Sighs and learn the story behind the origin of its name. Calle Larga de lAscension, in front of the TURIVE kiosk near St. Marks square, 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. See Know before you go for the latest updates. in Zurich & Berlin. 2022 St. Mark's Basilica first floor and terrace access ticket, Church of San Zaccaria and its crypt entry or Correr Museum entry (if St. Mark's Basilica is closed), Immerse yourself in the history of the Floating City with the help of your expert local guide, Miss the hordes with priority entrance for the Doges Palace, Choose from a private or shared group experience, See Venices Lagoon from the usually off-limits terrace at St. Marks Basilica, Hear anecdotes about how and why Venice was built on a lagoon in the 5th century and other fascinating facts, People with mobility impairments should be aware that the stairs to the upper part of the Basilica (Museum and Terrace) are steep and at times uneven, Shared group and private options do not always offer the same languages. In a rare extended tour, learn how St. Marks remains arrived illegally, and see countless treasures, some made in Venice and others plundered during the Crusades. 2022 in Zurich & Berlin. The guided tour is very interesting, very important indeed I would say the presence of the guide is essential! This was just enough to learn about the location without feeling overwhelmed with information. Meet your guide at the TURIVE kiosk, near the post office. The guide is a really nice and interesting addition to the visit. What a fantastic tour! 90 59 With a GetYourGuide Originals tour, you can enjoy complimentary rescheduling if youre late or plans change, and a full refund if youre not completely satisfied after taking your tour. Visit St Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace on a group or private guided tour. Still no guide. Enter Doge's Palace, skip the line, and explore the beauty of one of the most famous museums of the city. Marvel at the lavish apartments of the Doge and the spacious enclosed courtyards and see masterpieces of art by Titian, Veronese and Tintoretto along the way. We have to run to another group and separated from my sisters family and they only gave 2 hour tour while we have 3 hour tour. Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Doges Palace, Cross the Bridge of Sighs from the inside. From The guide was knowledgable and friendly. Made Look at the statues of Mars and Neptune, find the Atrium that served as a waiting room, and go to the Golden Staircase with its marble statues of Atlas and Hercules. If in Venice seeing the Basilica and Doge's Palace is a must. If you already have a ticket then you don't have to queue anymore. You really get a well-rounded tour of the palace. Please note, the Gondola ride (if selected) is a shared experience. Be aware that this tour requires 3 hours on your feet so plan the rest of your day accordingly. She is an amazing guide with lots of funny anecdotes and gave a very informative history of the Basilica and Doges Palace. Cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs from the inside and discover how the Doge's Palace was connected to its prisons, where former inmates include Casanova. Entry may be refused due to improper dress. Superb Doge's Palace and with the skip-the-line pass no queue, on the other hand for a short stay we did not have time to make other visits so to think about the time spent in Venice because in the end the pass cost more expensive than the entrance alone to the Doge's Palace if you can do all the visits it's interesting. The tour was great. Meet your guide on Calle Larga de lAscension, in front of the TURIVE kiosk near St. Marks square. Once inside the Palazzo Ducale, Roberta, our guide was on top!!! The ticket without a waiting time is actually not correct. If this is the case, you will visit the 15th-century Church of San Zaccaria and its crypt or the Correr Museum to learn about the art and history of Venice, You are welcome to explore the Doge's Palace at leisure after the guided tour, The Doge's Palace is asking visitors over 13 years old to show their passport/ID, As St. Marks Basilica is a holy place, people are asked to wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees, Backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside St. Mark's Basilica. US$60.55 You wont miss a single detail of this amazing and unique palace. The guide had a PhD in a related field and was very knowledgable. The tour kept moving at a good pace and I never felt like we were standing in one place too long. Skip the long lines to the Doges Palace and learn the history of the seat of political power in Venice on a 75-minute guided tour. This 3.5-hour walking tour takes you to two of Venice's most iconic highlights, with a few secret gems thrown in for good measure. Meet your guide in front of the Doge's Palace, under the column with the lion on the top. Marvel at Murano glass work in the Glass Museum, Look at intricate lace work in the Lace Museum, The Venice Museum Pass is valid 180 days from the moment you exchange your GYG voucher for the Venice Pass at one of the relevant ticket offices. See the center of the Venetian Empire and the seat of the Venetian Government. per person. There was an interesting contrast between the prison part of the palace and the opulent "for show" part of the palace. in Zurich & Berlin. Hear how they traveled all the way to Paris and back in Napoleons time. Loved the energy and enthusiasm from our guide! The tour is 3 hours, the longest one we did in Italy, but it honestly didn't feel like it. Marvel at the treasures of the Doge's Palace, see Murano glass at the Glass Museum, and admire lace work in the Lace Museum. Have an exclusive and intriguing tour of the prisons in Doge's Palace. Marvel at the vast collection of masterpieces of art adorning the walls of the palace. She's so smart and informative. Explore 2 of the floating citys most important buildings: St. Marks Basilica and the Doge's Palace. US$97.49 Our tour guide Susan was so great! Good pace and just enough detail to keep it interesting, yet not so drawn out that our teens lost interest. After your visit, enjoy a complimentary admission ticket to the Correr Museum, the National Archeological Museum, and the Biblioteca Marciana on St. Mark's Square. Founded in 1953, and situated between the citys 2 most historic synagogues, the museum is both devoted to the cycle of Jewish festivities and objects used for the liturgy, and explores the history of the Venetian Jews through images and objects. Enjoy a special visit to Doge's Palace, the symbol of political Venice. Since we were staying on the island we walked to the meeting point the day before and that helped, and we recommend you do the same. ", James, August 26, 2019 S$83.39 Meet next to Ponte della Paglia, the bridge with the view of the Ponte dei Sospiri (Bridge of Sighs). Visit St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line tickets and a guide. Packed out sights? Be amazed by the rich details of the gold staircase, and gaze in awe at the realism of scenes depicted by the many artists who decorated the building. Made Skip-the-line entrance to the Doge's Palace, Special access to the terraces in St. Mark's Basilica, Learn about the doges of the Venetian Empire in the Doge's Palace, Walk across the Bridge of Sighs from the inside, See more than 4,000 square meters of stunning mosaics, Admire frescoes by Veronese and Tintoretto, Learn about some of the famous prisoners of the Doge's Palace, Until further notice, entrance inside St. Marks Basilica is not possible due to ongoing restoration work. Discover the center of political power during the Venetian Republic and marvel at masterpieces of art by Titian, Veronese and Tintoretto. in Zurich & Berlin. - United States, "Our guide Juliana connected with his audience, we felt like we were the only ones on his tour !!! 59 2022 Travel back in time to the Middle Ages as you explore the seat of a 1,000-year republic. Save precious time and skip the long lines to wander the splendid rooms where hundreds of masterpieces of art are on display. This means that you might enjoy the ride with other customers, Government-imposed COVID restrictions for entering countries and venues (e.g. GetYourGuide. Leave no stone unturned or door unopened on this comprehensive VIP exploration of Venices most historic site. From End with an optional visit to a glass furnace to learn more about one of the great art forms of Venice. Admire its golden staircase, lavish halls, and its impressive collection of artworks on a guided tour of this Venitian gem. From 2022 The only problem: some people do not wait at the meeting point and you have to go pick them up and waste time on the visit. Tours will visit the basilica's Terrace and its Museum instead, This tour involves a fair amount of walking and steep staircases, Entrance into churches requires appropriate dress. This was the one activity we booked in Venice. per person. Enter the Opera Museum, where many of the 14th-century capitals can now be seen complete with allegorical engravings that mix the sacred and profane, history and legend, astronomy and astrology. No one answered. Very informative and entertaining. Long line? The ticket office had no tour group from Get Your Guide listed. It was a very good tour and good to see the secret rooms with a very pleasant, informative guide. Filippo was accommodating, informative, easy to follow (literally and figuratively) and kind. GetYourGuide. She was wonderful with our kids even though our youngest struggled listening to Mom and Dad a few times(hard in the afternoon) Our 11yr old was engaged and I know he learned a lot and enjoyed the experience. In the 2 hours you see the entire palace and Lara is not silent for a moment, so as a visitor you get a lot of interesting information! Due to health and safety regulations, this itinerary may change. Very nice visit. 2022 per person. 2008 2022 My wife had no volume on her audio device at first, but the staff switched it out immediately and we were on our way. in Zurich & Berlin. Made Learn the history of the powerful Doges of Venice and their opulent residence, Journey back in time and encounter fascinating characters from history, Before booking, please be advised that it is compulsory to download the voucher issued at the end of the online reservation and bring it with you the day of the tour, During the winter period (from November 1st to March 31st) the tour is BILINGUAL, No credit or refunds will be given in the case of a no-show, Please note that, due to the particular morphological structure of Venice and the logistic problems, it cannot guarantee that the whole tour is accessible to people with limited mobility or wheelchairs. Enjoy exclusive access to the secret areas of the Doge's Palace, Learn intimate details about the dukes of the Venetian Empire, Discover how Casanova escaped his cell in the Doge's Palace, See lavish apartments, torture chambers as well as the palace attic, Admire dramatic paintings and go inside the Hall of the Great Council. Take in two of the citys most important landmarks while discovering the history of the one-time mercantile capital of the Mediterranean. So the Doge's Palace is a must.Exchanging the voucher at the ticket counter was not a problem, just finding the right ticket counter was not that easy. Made Very disorganized, huge groups, not a custom service. Bottom line: worth every penny. Everything else was great :). ", GetYourGuide traveler, August 30, 2019 Tour guide was amazing! Luigina was our guide. Built in a Venetian Gothic style, the palace was the official residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic of Venice. Skip the long lines to one of the most iconic buildings in Venice with a fast track ticket to the Doge's Palace. The Doges Palace Secret Itineraries VIP tour was very interesting. Meeting point is easy to find. Eventually we found the tour guide but many people were late trying to find her.