Doges Palace - claustrophobic?
Jul 4th, 2007, 04:23 PM
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Doges Palace - claustrophobic?
Hello All,
My family of 5 are going to Italy for the first time in Aug. In Venice, would like to book the Secret Itinerary tour for Doge's Palace. When I read the description to my husband, he said that he is too claustrophic and would not enjoy it? Can someone please let me know if there are tight spaces on this special tour? Could I just book him the regular museum ticket (museums of st marks square) and the rest of us the Secret Itinerary tour pass and we could all meet together later at the palace? If you book at the museum website, are the passes refundable?
http://www.museiciviciveneziani.it/f...p;z=2&tit=
My family of 5 are going to Italy for the first time in Aug. In Venice, would like to book the Secret Itinerary tour for Doge's Palace. When I read the description to my husband, he said that he is too claustrophic and would not enjoy it? Can someone please let me know if there are tight spaces on this special tour? Could I just book him the regular museum ticket (museums of st marks square) and the rest of us the Secret Itinerary tour pass and we could all meet together later at the palace? If you book at the museum website, are the passes refundable?
http://www.museiciviciveneziani.it/f...p;z=2&tit=
Jul 4th, 2007, 05:02 PM
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Part of the secret itineraries tour is a visit to an actual jail cell. The way that I remember it, the 12+ people in the tour group were all in the cell at the same time (so maybe it is not too small).
Jul 4th, 2007, 05:34 PM
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I would suggest that you trust your husband's feelings on this one.
Also, bear in mind that if your husband does feel uncomfortable, the choices are limited: either he continues on with a disagreeable experience, or the whole group has to turn back.
I doubt that Secret Itineraries tickets are refundable.
Also, bear in mind that if your husband does feel uncomfortable, the choices are limited: either he continues on with a disagreeable experience, or the whole group has to turn back.
I doubt that Secret Itineraries tickets are refundable.
Jul 4th, 2007, 05:39 PM
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I would never take a chance (being claustrophobic myself). Why not just wait and see what he wants to do, while the rest of your take the tour. You wouldn't need any special reservations ahead, let him simply hang out in the San Marcos area and pick a cafe to meet up at later on.
Jul 4th, 2007, 05:40 PM
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Our family took the tour on June 26, 2007 and it was HOT. The S.I.T. is on the top floor of the palace, and on that day it was stifling with no breeze. My husband and my 5-year old grandson left the tour.
The tour operator had just started the tour and she was kind enough to escort them out of the building.
Yes, there are small, tight spaces, and if one is claustrophobic, it could be a problem. August should be very hot.
The tour operator had just started the tour and she was kind enough to escort them out of the building.
Yes, there are small, tight spaces, and if one is claustrophobic, it could be a problem. August should be very hot.
Jul 5th, 2007, 07:22 AM
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I have problems with claustrophobia and went on this tour. There were times I was very uncomfortable. When we were in the cell, it felt like the building was swaying. I don't know what caused this feeling. I was so uneasy after leaving the cell, I thought I was going to throw up. It was so bad that I was even looking for a trash can.
There's also a point in the tour when they take you into the space above a room where the below room's ceiling is held up by a bunch of tresses. We walked above in on catwalks. I didn't like it in there either. I felt like the flooring beneath us was going to collapse.
That being said, I don't regret it. I don't like to fly, but I do at every chance. Part of travel is different experiences. Some are great, some not so great. I try not to let my petty fears get in the way.
There's also a point in the tour when they take you into the space above a room where the below room's ceiling is held up by a bunch of tresses. We walked above in on catwalks. I didn't like it in there either. I felt like the flooring beneath us was going to collapse.
That being said, I don't regret it. I don't like to fly, but I do at every chance. Part of travel is different experiences. Some are great, some not so great. I try not to let my petty fears get in the way.
Jul 5th, 2007, 07:28 AM
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Hi TG.
There are some narrow stairways and corridors.
If DH doesn't like the description, I think he will no like the tour.
>Could I just book him the regular museum ticket (museums of st marks square) and the rest of us the Secret Itinerary tour pass and we could all meet together later at the palace? <
Yes. If you buy the SIT, you can also visit the palace.
Enjoy your visit.
There are some narrow stairways and corridors.
If DH doesn't like the description, I think he will no like the tour.
>Could I just book him the regular museum ticket (museums of st marks square) and the rest of us the Secret Itinerary tour pass and we could all meet together later at the palace? <
Yes. If you buy the SIT, you can also visit the palace.
Enjoy your visit.
Jul 5th, 2007, 10:42 AM
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Trust him with this decision.
To people who don;t have claustrophobia a space may seem fine and a stairway secure - but to others it's a nightmare.
We were in one of the prehistoric tombs in Ireland with a woman who freaked out due to claustophobia. She was screaming, waving her arms aorund (bumping several people), then started pushing people out of her way - to try to get out. But - the entrance gallery was VERY narrow - even for one person and a bunch of people had to back up to let her out.
No one else had a problem - but obviously for her it was terrifying.
I have no idea why she went in - the guide was VERY clear about how small and pitch black the space would be - and said anyone with a concern should wait outside. A full description was in the printed booklet - and it even mentioned the possibiity of claustophobia.
Once we came out this woman started to berate the guide, and even mentioned suing. Finally her husband calmed her down and had the guide organize a taxi to take them back to Dublin. Apparently she knew she had claustophobia - but thought it wouldn;t be that bad - or other people wouldn't voluntarily enter the tomb.
To people who don;t have claustrophobia a space may seem fine and a stairway secure - but to others it's a nightmare.
We were in one of the prehistoric tombs in Ireland with a woman who freaked out due to claustophobia. She was screaming, waving her arms aorund (bumping several people), then started pushing people out of her way - to try to get out. But - the entrance gallery was VERY narrow - even for one person and a bunch of people had to back up to let her out.
No one else had a problem - but obviously for her it was terrifying.
I have no idea why she went in - the guide was VERY clear about how small and pitch black the space would be - and said anyone with a concern should wait outside. A full description was in the printed booklet - and it even mentioned the possibiity of claustophobia.
Once we came out this woman started to berate the guide, and even mentioned suing. Finally her husband calmed her down and had the guide organize a taxi to take them back to Dublin. Apparently she knew she had claustophobia - but thought it wouldn;t be that bad - or other people wouldn't voluntarily enter the tomb.
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