The Palazzo Ducale represented for centuries the seat of the Venetian political power. In its splendid rooms, among the frescoes and masterpieces, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of the thousand-year historic republic. You’ll experience it together with the guide that will show you the halls of power plunging you into a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages and the centuries immediately following. You’ll be surprised by the rich details of the gold staircase and the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building. You will relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs before entering the Venetian prisons, famous for once housing Giacomo Casanova.
On this tour of the Golden Basilica, you will enjoy a full visit of this masterpiece of byzantine art, the only one of its kind in Italy. You’ll have the pleasure to savor beautiful gold mosaics and marble inlays of the floors while our guide shows you the represented biblical scenes, the history and the particularities of this ancient basilica. Admire The Pala d’Oro, an exquisite example of byzantine art with its thousands of gems and precious stones. Enjoy the view of the Treasury, a splendor of religious art collected along the centuries.
Proper clothing (no shorts or tank tops) required. For security reasons backpacks are not allowed.
- Start time: 10:30am
- Duration: 2 hrs