The Doge’s Palace, Venice: Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket)

Itinerary
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Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy

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 your audio tour to experience the impressive Scala dei Giganti, the enormous stairway which once hosted the solemn ritual of the Doge’s coronation.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy

Institutional Chambers: Once you’ve climbed up the lush and highly ornate Scala d’Oro, you will step inside the institutional chambers of the palace, which 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.

Duration: 1 hour 13 minutes

Stop At: Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice Italy

New Prisons: Where do you end up once you cross the famed Bridge of Sighs? Throughout your tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the New Prisons of the Doge’s Palace, which 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!

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Porta Della Carta, Between Basilica di San Marco and Palazzo Ducale, Venice Italy

Your tour ends in front of the Porta Della Carta, the once monumental entrance-way to the building from the Piazzetta. Before leaving the Doge’s palace, you’ll 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.

Duration: 7 minutes

• Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS) in English, Italian or German
• Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges
• Αctivation link to access your audio tour

• Entrance fee to the Doge’s Palace
• Live Guide
• Smartphone or headphones
• App not compatible with Windows phones

• Wheelchair accessible
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Most travelers can participate
• Please consider that admission fees for the Doge’s Palace are not included.
• This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone. No live guide will accompany you. No VR / AR is included
• Book per device to be used, not per participant.
• After booking, you will receive an email through Viator, from our local supplier, Clio Muse Tours with further instructions about your tour. Please check your email spam folder as well
• Please note that booking requests received between 10.00 pm - 7.59 am will be served next moring from 8.00 am
• Keep in mind that internet access might be unavailable & mobile signal may be weak in the archaeological site. So please download the mobile app and your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit in order to enjoy it offline
• The audio tour can be used anytime, online or offline. It is necessary to bring along your own headphones in order to enjoy the audio-tour
• An Android or iOS smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 5/5C or older, iPod Touch 5th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Mini 1st generation
• Please ensure you have enough storage space (100-150 MB).
• Also, prior to your visit, make sure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring on a pair of earphones/headphones
• Bags and rucksacks may be checked at the museum entrances. Please leave any bulky items in the cloakroom.
• The regular visit is fully accessible, although The Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armoury are not.
• Non refundable once activated.
• The course of the visit may be modified and special restrictions may be imposed. The visitors must always adhere to the guidelines of the site.
• 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
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 999 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

The Doge’s Palace, Venice: Audio Tour on your Phone (without ticket)
1/19/2024 - 5/16/2025

Carta Gate, P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

2 hours