Inside Venice combo tour: guided visit to Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica in one day

First stop is the **DOGE'S PALACE** for centuries the **seat of Venetian political power**. In its splendid rooms, plastered and packed with **hundreds of masterpieces**, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year old maritime republic. You can live it together with our knowing, local guide who will show you the **halls of power**, taking you back to a very particular historical context: the European Middle Ages.You’ll be mesmerized by the rich details of the **gold staircase**, of the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who decorated this building. Then you can relive the desperation of the prisoners crossing the famous **BRIDGE OF SIGHS**, and entering the **Venetian prisons**, famous for hosting among others Giacomo Casanova. The tour continues inside **SAINT MARK'S BASILICA**: the masterpiece of Byzantine art. You'll have the pleasure to savor the scintillating **gold mosaics** and the marble inlays of the floors, sitting comfortably while our guide opens your eyes to the history and particularities of this ancient, mysterious 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 the religious art collected over the centuries. An art-lovers dream come true!