Venice

Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour With Tickets & Optional Gondola

4.6(196 reviews)2h 30minFree cancellation

Description

Visit the iconic Doge's Palace in Venice on a small group guided tour. Head in faster with pre-reserved tickets and bypass the lines. Delve into Venetian history on a tour that showcases the highlights of the city. See the opulent apartments and the Hall of the Great Council at Doge's Palace. Take a walk over the Bridge of Sighs and see the Old Prisons. Choose to include an optional 30-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Discover the charming canals and picturesque spots of Venice by traditional gondola.

Highlights

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What makes this experience special

Language guide

Tedesco, Inglese

Transfer included

Raduno al punto d'incontro

What's included

Included

Skip the line tickets for Doge's Palace
Expert local guides for insider knowledge
Admission to Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana
30-minute Grand Canal gondola ride (if option selected)
2 hours guided tour at a relaxed pace

Not included

Itinerary

1
Meet your expert guide at the famous St. Mark’s Square and s
Meet your expert guide at the famous St. Mark’s Square and start getting to know the city and its origins. See the most renowned public space in the city and, learn about its historical, social, and political importance. Learn about the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions which are all part of St Mark’s history.
10 minAdmission included
2
Follow your guide at a relaxed pace to visit the Doge’s Pala
Follow your guide at a relaxed pace to visit the Doge’s Palace with pre-reserved tickets straight into this opulent palazzo. Bypass the long lines to explore the political heart of an Empire. Learn about the supreme authority and wealth of the ruling Venetian Doges in the Gothic architecture of the palace. Ask about the talented 14th-century sculptors that worked on the palace and enjoy stunning views across the Lagoon as you explore this world-famous landmark.
1h 30min

Meeting point

We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”

Useful information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that if you take the 14:00 (2 pm) tour, Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have Correr tickets for the next day.
Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour.
Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
If you choose the optional gondola ride, your guide will lead you to the pier at the end of the Doge’s Palace tour.
Please note that the gondola ride is shared with other participants from your tour, just like it’s always been in Venetian tradition.
Each gondola accommodates up to 5 guests. If your group is larger, you’ll be placed on separate gondolas.
Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and flooding. If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, you will be contacted before your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation available

More than 1 day before100% refund
Between 0 and 1 days before0% refund

Prices by age band

Bambino0-6 anni
€95
Adulto7-99 anni
€99

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Available options

Doges Palace & Private Gondola
Group Tour – Private Gondola: Choose this option for a 30-minute private gondola ride along the Grand Canal after the Doge's Palace visit.
Doges Palace & Shared Gondola
Group Tour & Shared Gondola: Choose this option for a 30-minute shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal. Tour in English
Doges Palace - NO Gondola
Group Tour - NO Gondola: Choose this option if you are only planning to visit Doge's palace. This option does not include a gondola ride. Tour in English