Venice's Ducal Palace Legends and Mysteries Tour

The former residence of the Doge of Venice features many enigmas. This tour explores the mysteries and legends of the Ducal Palace and includes entry to the museums at the Piazza San Marco.

Description

We will meet at the designated time at Calle de le Rasse and proceed to the Ducal Palace for this tour. The exploration begins with the mysterious pink columns. Next, we will visit the anti-chamber where former ambassadors were entertained. The tour will continue in the bedroom of the three leaders, revealing the interesting legend of this room.

As we admire works by Titian and Tintoretto, we will uncover more secrets of Venice's Ducal Palace, including crossing the Bridge of Sighs. We will learn about Casanova's escape and interrogation methods of that time. This 50-minute tour concludes at the main entrance of the Ducal Palace.

Entry to the Piazza San Marco Museums

After the Ducal Palace tour, you’ll receive priority access tickets for the museums in Piazza San Marco: Correr Museum, Archaeological Museum, and the National Martian Library, which will be self-guided. The visit to the Correr Museum can be on the same day as the tour or the day after.

The other museums can be visited on any day, but note that the National Martian Library closes on Sundays. You may only enter each museum once.