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Discover the evolution of Venetian power—from the grand halls of the Doge’s Palace to the elegant royal apartments of Museo Correr—on a single, fascinating guided tour.
This shared guided tour spans approximately 2 hours 15 minutes, beginning in the Doge’s Palace—the political heart of the Republic of Venice—and continuing to the Museo Correr at the opposite end of St. Mark’s Square. Along the way, your knowledgeable guide will illuminate how Venice’s governance transitioned from the time of the Doges through the Napoleonic era to the Habsburg period, showcasing how each shift left its architectural and artistic mark on these iconic palaces
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide in front of the Poste Italiane Office, in Calle Larga de l'Ascensione at least 15 mins before the tour starts.
Itinerary
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The Doge’s Palace represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In his splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year history republic. The halls of power, plunging visitors in a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the immediately following centuries. Be surprised of the rich details of the gold staircase, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
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The Museo Correr is one of Venice’s most important museums, located in Piazza San Marco at the opposite end of the square from St. Mark’s Basilica. Housed in the Napoleonic Wing and the adjoining Procuratie Nuove, the museum offers a fascinating journey through Venetian history, art, and culture. Its collections include fine paintings, sculptures, maps, manuscripts, and everyday objects that illustrate the life of the Venetian Republic from its beginnings to its fall. Visitors can explore grand neoclassical rooms, richly decorated halls, and artworks by Venetian masters such as Vittore Carpaccio and Giovanni Bellini. The museum also connects to the Archaeological Museum and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana, creating a vast cultural complex right in the heart of Venice.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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