Venice: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Private Tour – Venice, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Discover 2 of the most important buildings in Venice on a private tour of Saint Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace, skipping the long lines to both to save time and .

Meet your guide on Saint Mark’s Square for an overview of the monuments from the outside. Take in the lively atmosphere of the street cafés, entertainers, and hundreds of pigeons! Then, go inside Saint Mark’s Basilica for a comprehensive tour of the marble and mosaic décor.

Learn the Basilica’s history, and discover the biblical symbolism behind the cathedral’s art. Admire the precious stones of the Pala d’Oro, the high altar of Saint Mark’s. Enjoy panoramic views of the city and lagoon from the terrace.

Next, discover the seat of political power during the Venetian Republic at the Doge’s Palace. Hear how the duke and his council controlled the fate of the 1.000-year Republic as you wander past masterpieces of art in the palace corridors. Relive the anguish of the prisoners that crossed the Bridge of Sighs, and experience the inside of the prison cell that was once home to Giacomo Casanova.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Skip the lines to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace
Marvel at gold mosaics, marble inlays, and the gem-encrusted altar of the Pala d’Oro
Learn how the Dukes of Venice ruled from the Doge’s Palace
Cross the Bridge of Sighs like the prisoners of the Venetian Republic
Visit the cell where Casanova was incarcerated
Get panoramic views of Venice from the terrace of Saint Mark’s

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