CLASSIC GONDOLA TOUR; VENICE PAST & PRESENT WALK; THE MAGNIFICENT DOGE'S PALACE AND THE SECRETS OF ITS PRISON CELLS; GRAND CANAL BOAT TOUR
Take our enchanting gondola tour and glide through centuries of history, allowing yourself to be captivated by the glamour and elegance of the Venetian Palazzi. The perfect way to appreciate the beauty, charm and colour of this unique city built on water, you will be enthralled by what surrounds you.
Than walking around this open air museum where our informative guide will take you to the external sights of Saint Marks square, the Doges palace, the Sansovino library, the Bell tower, the incredible legends of the Clock tower and the Bridge of sighs and its adjoining prisons. You will discover the extraordinary architectural master pieces and why they were built that way.
The Doges Palace "Palazzo Ducale" is a magnificent combination of Byzantine, Gothic and Renaissance architecture, the centre of the Venetian Empire and the seat of the Venetian Government. Listen to our informative guide as you pass through its lavish chambers, which display masterpieces by Tintoretto, Titian, Veronese and Bellini.
The visit ends with a boat tour of The Grand Canal of Venice that is the most spectacular 'high street' in the world. The beautiful palaces were constructed over hundreds of years and slowly the Grand Canal became what it is today.
Our tour helps you to imagine what the Grand Canal was like when there were still gardens, warehouses, and stone-masons.
Large bags and rucksacks are not allowed inside the Basilica, shoulders and knees must be covered when entering into churches.
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