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

By Walks In Europe
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is S$104 per adult
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  • 2h 30m
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Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Piazza San Marco
    • 31024, Venice, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • P.za San Marco, 3
    • 3 Piazza San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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English Group Tour -NO Gondola
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

without Gondola Ride

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
S$103.52 x 1 AdultS$103.52
Total
Price is S$103.52
English Group Tour & Gondola
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Group Tour with Gondola Ride: Choose this option for a 30-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
S$168.04 x 1 AdultS$168.04
Total
Price is S$168.04

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSkip the line tickets for Doge's Palace
  • What's includedWhat's includedExpert local guides for insider knowledge
  • What's includedWhat's includedAdmission to Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana
  • What's includedWhat's included30-minute Grand Canal gondola ride (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included2 hours guided tour at a relaxed pace
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransport to the meeting spot
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedGuided Tour of the Correr Museum

Know before you book

  • Public transport 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/service charge (for your guide) are always appreciated.

Activity itinerary

Piazza San Marco
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Doge's Palace
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
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.
Bridge of Sighs
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Continue to the Old Prison that was part of the Doge’s Palace, learn why the New Prisons were built, and understand the significance of the Bridge of Sighs, another highlight of Venice. Listen to the extraordinary storey of the famous Casanova and his life in Venice. Leave your guide with enough knowledge to enjoy the rest of your stay in Venice on your own.
Museo Correr
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
Your admission ticket also includes entry to the Correr Museum on St. Mark's Square. The building was originally designed as a residence for Napoleon, and later became the Venetian residence of the King of Italy. Enjoy the Correr Museum at your own leisure after the guided tour has ended.
Grand Canal
  • 30m
Choose to Include a Gondola Ride along the Grand Canal. Depending on your selected option, complete your tour of the Doge’s Palace with an enchanting gondola ride, the perfect end to your day in Venice. After exploring the palace's rich history, your local guide will take you to the nearby pier where you will board a traditional gondola. Step aboard a traditional gondola for a 30-minute journey through Venice's picturesque canals, passing hidden corners and magnificent palaces. This relaxing ride is a must-do experience to conclude your visit to Venice.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESPiazza San Marco
    • 31024, Venice, Italy

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEP.za San Marco, 3
    • 3 Piazza San Marco
    • 30124, Venezia, Veneto, Italy

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