Private Doge's Palace Tour With Local Guide
Get ready to channel your inner Sherlock. Step inside the UNESCO listed Doges Palace, one of Venices most iconic landmarks and a powerful symbol of the city's history and grandeur. Admire its striking Gothic architecture, lavish interiors, and fascinating secrets as you cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs and make your way to the former prisons. Begin your experience in the palaces magnificent inner courtyard, where you will discover impressive architectural details and the famous lion mouth letterboxes once used by Venetians to submit complaints and accusations. Continue inside to admire the statues of Hercules and Atlas, the spectacular Golden Staircase, and richly decorated ceilings. Follow your guide into the Great Council Hall, home to Tintorettos monumental Paradise, and learn about Venice's political power and aristocratic heritage. Continue to the Armory, which houses historic weapons, armor, and portraits, before exploring the luxurious Doges Apartments.
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Where this sits in Venice
Venice is about 11 min by road from Venice Marco Polo Airport. Extraordinary and genuinely crowded, and the two are easy to reconcile: stay the night. The day trippers leave around six, and the city that is left — quiet canals, lit windows, footsteps — is the one worth coming for.
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