Secrets of the Doge's Palace: Venice Guided Tour

3.7 (10 reviews) Venice, Italy
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Duration1h 15m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

Step back in time to the golden age of the Venetian Republic. On this expert-led guided tour, you’ll bypass the notoriously long lines and step straight into the heart of Venice’s political and historical power: the Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale).

From the breathtaking golden ceilings to the dark, chilling prison cells, this tour offers a captivating journey through the secrets, masterpieces, and scandals that shaped the Mediterranean's most powerful empire.

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Italian Guided Tour

Doge's Palace: Italian guided tour on the Saint Mark Square and the Doge's Palace (Basilica ticket not include)

Portuguese guided tour
Spanish Guided Tour

Doge's Palace: Spanish guided tour on the Saint Mark Square and the Doge's Palace (Basilica ticket not include)

English Guided Tour

Doge's Palace : English guided tour on the Saint Mark Square and the Doge's Palace (Basilica ticket not include)

French Guided Tour

Doge's Palace: French guided tour on the Saint Mark Square and the Doge's Palace (Basilica ticket not include)

What's included

  • Headseats for groups bigger than 10 people
  • 1 hour guided tour
  • Entrance ticket to the Doge's Palace and Correr Museum
  • Local expert guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • food and beverage

What to expect

  1. Palazzo Ducale
    1h · Admission ticket included
    A masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture, once the seat of power of the Venetian Republic, where your guided tour brings centuries of history to life.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host under the blue Clock Tower at the corner of St. Mark's Basilica, next to Bar Americano. The host will be holding a blue flag and wearing a yellow vest.

End point

Meet your host under the blue Clock Tower at the corner of St. Mark's Basilica, next to Bar Americano. The host will be holding a blue flag and wearing a yellow vest.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Visits inside the Doge’s Palace have a typical duration of 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the time spent exploring the various rooms and exhibitions.
  • Please provide the correct telephone number, including the country code, to ensure we can reach you with any updates to your reservation.
  • During the summer season, please allow up to two hours to travel from the train station to Saint Mark’s Square, as water taxis are in high demand and delays are common due to heavy crowds.
  • The tour runs even in light rain. Please note that during certain time of the year, high tide may occur. In that case, raised walkways are set up to allow access and disposable shoe covers can be purchased in front of the entrance.

Cancellation policy

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

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