Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace & St Mark's Square with Wine Tasting

Name: Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace & St Mark's Square with Wine Tasting
Brand: Raphael Tours & Events - Guided Tours and Experiences
Price: 153.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

From€153

2 hours

Venice, Italy

About this activity

Experience Venice's rich history with skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace, a guided tour of St Mark's Square, and a delightful wine tasting session.

Highlights

Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace
Explore the historic St Mark's Square
Learn about Venetian history from expert guides
Enjoy a curated wine tasting experience
Capture stunning photos of iconic landmarks

Full description

Dive into the heart of Venice's history with this exclusive tour. Bypass the usual queues with skip-the-line access to the majestic Doge's Palace, where you'll uncover tales of Venetian rulers and their opulent lifestyle. Wander through the iconic St Mark's Square, soaking in its architectural splendor and vibrant atmosphere. To top off your adventure, indulge in a curated wine tasting session, savoring the flavors of the region. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and culinary delight, ensuring an unforgettable Venetian experience.

Included / Excluded

Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace
Guided tour of St Mark's Square
Wine tasting session

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Our guide will meet you in Saint Marco Square to start your full immersion in the history of this incredible city! Starting from the largest square in the city, the guide will describe you all the monuments around (only outside): St Marco’s Basilica, the bell tower and the Procuratie. Saint Marco’s Basilica was commissioned in 1071 and built in Venetian-Byzantine style, a mixture of western and eastern styles.Nicknamed the "Church of Gold" because of its opulence, it has been the seat of the Patriarch of Venice. The Bell tower, that stands 98.6 meters tall (323 ft) and is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. The Procuratie, located along the square, are buildings that housed the apartments and offices of the procurators.

Admission: YES

The visit will continue inside the Doge’s Palace, official residence in Venice of the doges, who were the elected leaders of the former Venetian republic. This impressive structure, built around a courtyard and richly decorated, was the meeting place of the governing councils and ministries of the republic. In its successive rebuildings, the palace incorporated characteristics of Gothic, Moorish, and Renaissance architecture. Our guide will accompany in this journey into the beautiful decorated halls where you can admire paintings by Tiziano,Tintoretto and Veronese. Learn about the history of the city and the important decisions took in these rooms by the Council who made great the Venetian Republic.

Admission: YES

At last but not least, you will walk across the Bridge of Sighs as the enemies of the Republic did before being locked up in the prisons. Thanks to our tour, you will relive the ancient atmosphere of the Serenissima Republic of Venice! After filling your eyes with much beauty, you will delight your taste buds with our wine tasting! Venice's region is very famous for its wine production and, after your guided tour, you will have the chance to taste three local wines with typical appetizers in a traditional venetian wine parlor.

Admission: YES

Meeting point

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Important information

Know before you book

The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
Photography is allowed in most areas; however, some sections may have restrictions.
The wine tasting is designed for adults; please drink responsibly.

Know before you go

Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking on cobblestone streets.
Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture and scenic views.
Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as parts of the tour are outdoors.