The immense power and wealth of the Republic of Venice during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance is on dazzling display in the Doge’s Palace, one of Venice’s most iconic sites. And there is no better way to experience the opulence of the official residence of the once powerful rulers of Venice than on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour that takes place in the morning before the public is allowed to enter. You will have the palace to yourself as you explore lavish rooms, sumptuous decorations, breathtaking works of art and the renowned Golden Staircase. Then cross the famous Bridge of Sighs to the former palace prisons, which stand in stark contrast to the palatial residence and will seem even more desolate when nearly empty. After your intimate tour, watch the crowds stream into the palace as you relax in a comfortable café on St. Mark’s Square, where you’ll enjoy a cappuccino and breakfast pastry followed by some free time.
Experience the sumptuous interior of the Doge’s Palace on an exclusive tour that takes you through this iconic site in the morning before it is open to the public.