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The Doge's Palace in Venice: the Serenissima Republic with Audio Guide

Venice, Venice,
Duration

1 day(s)

Tour type

Regular

Group size

1-40 people

Physical Level

relax

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Tour Overview

Travel back in time to follow in the footsteps of the Venetian Doges with a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone!

Entering the palace from Porta del Frumento, you will encounter the enormous interior courtyard. Your audio tour will shed light on the long history & transformations of the building. Before leaving, you will also experience the impressive Scala dei Giganti. Once home to the Doge’s coronation, it has quite a few stories to tell! Time to climb up the highly ornate Scala d’Oro and step inside the institutional chambers of the palace. Ready to explore some stunning halls? They are all covered with the art of Tintoretto, Tiziano, Veronese and many more masters of the Venetian school!

Of course, you will have the opportunity to cross the Bridge of Sighs and visit the New Prisons of the Doge’s Palace. Learn about the sinister reputation of the Venetian penal system listening to the stories of world-famous inmates. Among them, you will also find some stories about the legendary womanizer Giacomo Casanova! Your tour ends in front of the Porta della Carta, the once monumental entrance to the building. You’ll admire the intricate decorations of the gate and learn about the fall of the once invincible maritime Empire.

This immersive audio tour is your key to explore the Doge’s Palace and its riveting stories!

*Ticket/entrance fee to the Doge’s Palace is not included.

Activities
Explorer Daily Discovery Family Historical In-depth Cultural Sightseeing

Tour Features

Duration
1 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-40 people

Tour Code
TDPİVTSRWAG

Departure Type
scheduled

Tour Category
City Sightseeing

Guiding Method
Self guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
11 - 99

Venice

Pickup Time:

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Venice

Dropoff Time:

Highlights
Enjoy a digital audio tour on your Android or iOS smartphone

Itinerary

Day 1

Travel back in time to follow in the footsteps of the Venetian Doges with a self-guided audio tour on your smartphone!

Entering the palace from Porta del Frumento, you will encounter the enormous interior courtyard. Your audio tour will shed light on the long history & transformations of the building. Before leaving, you will also experience the impressive Scala dei Giganti. Once home to the Doge’s coronation, it has quite a few stories to tell! Time to climb up the highly ornate Scala d’Oro and step inside the institutional chambers of the palace. Ready to explore some stunning halls? They are all covered with the art of Tintoretto, Tiziano, Veronese and many more masters of the Venetian school!

Of course, you will have the opportunity to cross the Bridge of Sighs and visit the New Prisons of the Doge’s Palace. Learn about the sinister reputation of the Venetian penal system listening to the stories of world-famous inmates. Among them, you will also find some stories about the legendary womanizer Giacomo Casanova! Your tour ends in front of the Porta della Carta, the once monumental entrance to the building. You’ll admire the intricate decorations of the gate and learn about the fall of the once invincible maritime Empire.

This immersive audio tour is your key to explore the Doge’s Palace and its riveting stories!

*Ticket/entrance fee to the Doge’s Palace is not included.

Included

An activation link to access your audio tour
Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS) in English

Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges

Excluded

Accommodation is not included.

Flights are not included.

Meals are not included.

Travel insurance is not included.

meeting point

P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE - Entrance for the public: Porta del Frumento

Entrance fee/ ticket for the Doge’s Palace

Smartphone or headphones

App not compatible with Windows phones

Internet access might be unavailable & mobile signal may be weak in public areas

Additional services are not included.

Tour Booking

Travelers
Departure Month
Regular Tour Prices
Start End
Dec 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2026 €11.99
Adult Price
Private Tour Prices
Start End
Dec 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2026 €0
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