Venice: Saint Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace Private Tour – Venice, Italy

EXPERIENCE:

Travel back to the days of the Venetian Empire on a walking tour of 2 of the most important buildings in Venice. Go inside St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doges’ Palace and admire their opulent interiors.

First, skip the long lines to St. Mark’s Basilica, which enshrines the city’s history and the relics of saints. See stunning mosaics and gold work. Your guide will tell you the history of the cathedral and how it was built. Admire the masterpieces by Venetian goldsmiths.

Next, skip the lines to the neighboring Doges’ Palace, the ducal seat of power during the Venetian Republic. Admire its Byzantine architecture, passing through decorative chambers to see paintings by Tintoretto, Titian, and Veronese, to name a few.

Continue down a very small passageway to cross the Bridge of Sighs from the inside, and descend into the prison cells where Casanova was incarcerated until his legendary escape.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Skip the long lines to St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doges’ Palace
Walk over the Bridge of Sighs
See masterpieces by Tintoretto, Titian, and Veronese
Go to the prison cell where Casanova was imprisoned until his escape
Marvel at the work of the Venetian goldsmiths

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