The Doges Palace is arguably the most important building in Venice as it was the seat of the Government for centuries. On your own private tour, as you walk through its lavish chambers, learn more about the Doge and his counsellors who made Venice a modern, liberal state. But the most interesting part of this tour is the visit to the area that was closed to everyone but a few trusted men of the republic – the chancellor’s office where secret documents were stored, the torture chambers and the prison where Casanova was incarcerated
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When does it run?
Daily
Duration
2 hours
Start time
0900h (09:00am) & 1100h (11:00am)
Meeting point
Hotel pickup is included in the St Marks area only. (Please mention your hotel details at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 48 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details to reconfirm the pick-up time.)
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Ending point
The tour ends in the centre of Venice.
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Your private guide will meet you at your hotels in the St. Marks area for your Doges Palace Private Tour.
You will walk to the Doges Palace for your tour of what is arguably Venice’s most important building, the Doges Palace, the seat of the Government for centuries. See the lavish chambers and enter areas that were closed to everyone but a few trusted men of the republic. See the Chancellors Office where secret documents were kept and the Torture Chamber where enemies of the state would be tortured before the state inquisitors. You will also see the "I Piombi" Prisons, where among others, Casanova was imprisoned.
This is a private tour and can therefore be adapted to your interest, discuss your requirements with your guide on the day.
The tour ends in the centre of Venice.