Overview
Experience the Doge’s Palace from the comfort of your home with an engaging self-guided virtual tour, narrated in English from your PC or smartphone browser. It’s so simple! You will receive an email with the tour link with instructions and in a couple of minutes, you will enjoy a virtual journey from the comfort of your couch!
Through the power of storytelling combined with street and satellite views, you will learn not only about historical facts but also discover unknown stories and tales of ancient and modern times that will amaze your family and friends. The tour’s content is the result of in-depth research, squeezed into brief intriguing stories that will make your virtual visit both engaging and informative. The tour is only available online and you can access it repeatedly and anytime.
This is an unmissable opportunity to gain valuable insights into the rise and fall of the Most Serene Republic and immerse yourself in the exhibits in an entirely innovative way.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
38 Points of Interest containing a total of 101 Stories
Audio content with engaging & original stories in English
Virtual Self-guided Tour for the Doge’s Palace with satellite & street views
Live Guide
Equipment
Offline access
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
There is no meeting point. The virtual tour doesn’t require a visit to the site and it is designed to start at the entrance of the Doge’s Palace
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
Tripadvisor / Viator voucher is not your entry ticket for the site. This is a virtual tour to the Doge’s Palace that gives you the opportunity to visit the attraction as if you were there and listen to its unique stories!
What to expect
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Doge's Palace
20 min
Courtyard & Loggias: Upon accessing the Doge’s palace from Porta del Frumento, you will encounter the enormous interior courtyard. Surrounded by the imposing wings and loggias, you will gain valuable insights into the long and eventful history of the building before you continue to experience the impressive Scala dei Giganti, the enormous stairway which once hosted the solemn ritual of the Doge’s coronation.
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Doge's Palace
7 min
Institutional Chambers: They were reserved for all the important meetings of the Venetian government. You will explore stunning halls such as the Chamber of the Great Council, the Collegio and the Chamber of the Council of the Ten and marvel at the walls and ceilings of the palace covered with the paintings of Tintoretto, Veronese, Tiziano and many more great masters of the Venetian school.
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Doge's Palace
20 min
New Prisons: They were created in the 16th century to provide better living & sanitary conditions to the poor prisoners of the Republic. Learn about the sinister reputation of the Venetian penal system and the stories of world-famous inmates, such as the legendary womanizer Giacomo Casanova!
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Porta Della Carta
7 min
Porta della Carta: The tour ends in front of the Porta della Carta, the once monumental entrance-way to the building from the Piazzetta. You will admire the intricate decorations of the imposing gate and listen to the story of the Republic’s last Doge and the fall of the once invincible maritime Empire.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Rome).
Additional Information
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
FAQs about Self-guided Virtual Tour of the Doge’s Palace: The Most Serene Republic
Can I cancel Self-guided Virtual Tour of the Doge’s Palace: The Most Serene Republic for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1–2 hours.
What's included?
- 38 Points of Interest containing a total of 101 Stories
- Audio content with engaging & original stories in English
- Virtual Self-guided Tour for the Doge’s Palace with satellite & street views
What's not included?
- Live Guide
- Equipment
- Offline access
Which places does it visit?
It visits Doge's Palace, Porta Della Carta.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English, French.
Operated by Clio Muse Tours
