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

4.6(200)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 200 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Walks In Europe
Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour With Tickets & Optional Gondola

About this activity

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.

What's 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

  • ✕Transport to the meeting spot
  • ✕Guided Tour of the Correr Museum

Meeting and pickup

  • 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.”

Good to know

  • 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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