Delve into the tumultuous history of the Republic of Venice with a visit to the Doge’s Palace and discover its secrets with an immersive audio tour on your phone. Listen to fascinating stories, and gain great insights into the most iconic landmark of Venice. This tour, combining an immersive audio tour with a detailed map of the site, is the perfect company for Doge’s Palace and its riveting stories.
At the Doge’s palace from Porta del Frumento, you will encounter the enormous interior courtyard. You will gain valuable insights into the long and eventful history of the building before you continue your tour to the impressive Scala dei Giganti.
Once you’ve climbed up the lush and highly ornate Scala d’Oro, you will step inside the institutional chambers of the palace. You will explore stunning halls, such as the Chamber of the Great Council, and the Chamber of the Council of the Ten, and marvel at the walls and ceilings covered with the paintings of great masters of the Venetian school.
Throughout your tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the sinister reputation of the Venetian penal system and the notorious old prisons and listen to the stories of world-famous inmates, such as the legendary womanizer Giacomo Casanova!
Your tour will end in front of the Porta della Carta. Before leaving the Doge’s palace, you’ll admire the intricate decorations of the gate and listen to the story of the Republic’s last Doge and the fall of the once invincible maritime Empire.
