Historical & Archaeological Sites in venice

Historical Sites5 experiences

Monuments6 experiences

Palaces16 experiences

Places of Worship16 experiences

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Top 10 Historical & Archaeological Sites

Palazzo Pisani: Venice's Highest Rooftop Terrace

Venice on Top at Palazzo Pisani is here to showcase the best views of Venice from the city's highest panoramic terrace. At 31-meters high, the terrace of the Pisani Palace – now home to the Venice Conservatory – opens onto a breathtaking panorama with sweeping views of all of Venice and a large part of the lagoon.

4.9(432 reviews)

Doge's Palace: Fast Track Entry

No visit to Venice is complete without a visit to the Doge's Palace. The exterior hints at its beauty, and inside – with a golden staircase, triumphal arches, and frescoed walls – you'll get a complete sense of its splendor with these last-minute fast-track tickets.

4.6(5,311 reviews)

Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica: Guided Tour

Visit Doge's Palace to explore the historic chambers and grand architecture. Walk through the corridors where Venetian leaders once ruled. At St. Mark's Basilica, see the intricate mosaics and iconic domes.

4.6(808 reviews)

Mocenigo Palace (Museo di Palazzo Mocenigo): Entry Ticket

Palazzo Mocenigo's opulent insides are mostly unchanged from the 18th century, when the elite would gather for parties under its glimmering chandeliers. Get a taste of how the noble citizens lived their privileged lives, from the main floor's historic fashion, to an exhibition on the art of scent making – Venice was once the capital of perfume! See mannequins in period garments and lavish accessories, and don't miss Jacopo Guarana's Nuptial Allegory ceiling (1787) in the Green Living Room.

4.6(32 reviews)

Musei del Settecento Veneziano: Ca'Rezzonico, Mocenigo Palace & Goldoni House

This pass gives you access to three enchanting museums in the city center of Venice. Start at the Ca' Rezzonico Museum, filled with mesmerizing Venetian art from the 18th century, and then head to Palazzo Mocenigo, where you'll find iconic textiles, costumes, and perfumes. Finally, visit Goldoni House, the birthplace of Carlo Goldoni, and discover fascinating tales about this legendary figure in every room.

4.6(18 reviews)

St Mark's Square & Doge's Palace: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

This is the best way to explore the Doge's Palace. With a qualified guide for company, you'll visit Palazzo Ducale before the crowds, giving you a chance to explore while it's quiet. This Gothic architectural masterpiece was built in around 1340 and was extended and modified throughout the following centuries. Being one of the main landmarks of Venice, this was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic. After experiencing the grandiosity and the opulence of the Doge’s Palace, you'll make your way to the imposing St. Mark's Basilica, the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Venice, and one of the best examples of Italo-Byzantine architecture. Your small group will explore the basilica, then head to the terrace to top off this marvelous experience. Witness the majestic and luxurious cathedral below. The panoramic view of Piazza San Marco, the island of San Giorgio, the Campanile and the Clock Tower is a sight to behold!

4.6(38 reviews)

Negozio Olivetti Guided Tour

Boost your appreciation of Venice with this special guided tour by staff from the National Trust for Italy. An expert guide will lead to way, to discover a hidden gem in St. Mark's Square designed by Carlo Scarpa. The Olivetti Showroom in St Mark's Square was built by the Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa (1906-1978), who designed this dazzling showroom in quite an eclectic style! Wander around the ornamental fountain and check out the vintage typewriters. Get your head around the staircase with strangely offset sections, and see how your shoes look against the blue Murano glass squares on the floors. It's a stark and peaceful contrast to St. Mark's Square, roaring outside the windows.

4.6(9 reviews)

Doge's Palace: Secret Itinerary Guided Tour + Skip The Line

Explore the Doge's Palace's hidden passages full of civil and political history. From the courtyard to the "Pozzi" cells, witness the stark contrasts within the palace's walls, where prisoners once endured harsh conditions. Discover grand rooms like the Ducal Notary’s office and the Hall of the Secret Chancellery, alongside the darker corners of history in the Torture Room. The tour culminates in the Piombi, revealing the notorious prisons concealed beneath the palace's roof.

4.5(616 reviews)

Negozio Olivetti: Entry Ticket

Duck out of the thronging crowds at St. Mark's Square, and enjoy a little holiday in the mind of a genius, with a ticket to Negozio Olivetti. Designed by celebrated Venetian architect Carlo Scarpa, this boutique museum is the perfect counterpoint to Venice's Gothic and Moorish architecture - and its bustling crowds! Epitomizing Scarpa's innovative use of space, the understated elegance of Negozio Olivetti offers a bite-size slice of calming modern design, without a single pigeon in sight!

4.5(28 reviews)

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Palazzo Contarini del Bovolo: Entry Ticket

The commanding spiral staircase of the Scala Contarini del Bovolo is the stuff of story books (and mathematical theories, no doubt!). It's a real Venetian gem and a classic combination of Gothic and Renaissance architecture, known for being used prominently by Orson Welles in his version of _Othello_.

4.4(454 reviews)