Venice Walking Experience & Doge's Palace guided tour

4.0 (1 reviews) Venice, Italy
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 25 travelers

Overview

This tour will take you into the heart of Venice and its symbol: the Doge's Palace
The tour is divided into two parts and it will take us to discover the places and history of the Venice of the Doges.

Your guide will take you to discover the hidden corners and let you learn interesting facts about life in a city of water, as well as about Venice's past.
Once left the most crowded streets (called "calli"), we will enjoy the peace of a more hidden Venice.
In the second part of the tour, you will visit the Doge’s Palace and the halls of power, immersing yourself in medieval Europe among the stuccoed halls and hundreds of masterpieces.

Options

English
Spanish

What's included

  • 1.5 hour Walking tour of Saint Mark's area
  • Skip the line ticket to the Doge's Palace
  • Qualified tour guide
  • 1 hour guided tour of the Doge's Palace
  • Personal headsets
  • Hotel pickup/drop off

What to expect

  1. Campo Santa Maria Formosa
    10m
    Leave the crowds behind as you reach Santa Maria Formosa, one of Venice’s most charming and authentic squares, surrounded by historic palaces and the beautiful church designed during the Renaissance period.
  2. Campo Santi Giovanni e Paolo
    15m
    Continue to Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, one of the largest squares in Venice, dominated by the monumental church known as the burial place of many Venetian Doges and considered the “Pantheon of Venice.”
  3. Teatro Malibran
    Pass by
    Pass by the historic Malibran Theater, dedicated to the famous opera singer Maria Malibran, and discover the rich musical and theatrical traditions of the city.
  4. Casa di Marco Polo
    Pass by
    Corte del Milion
  5. Venice
    Pass by
    Finally, stroll along the lively Mercerie, Venice’s ancient commercial streets lined with shops and boutiques, historically connecting Rialto Bridge to St. Mark’s Square and still considered the heart of Venetian daily life.
  6. Palazzo Ducale
    1h 15m · Admission ticket included
    Finally, enter the magnificent Doge’s Palace, the political heart of the Venetian Republic for centuries. Explore its richly decorated halls, grand institutional chambers, and masterpieces by artists such as Tintoretto and Veronese. Walk across the famous Bridge of Sighs and discover the prisons, while learning about the fascinating history of Venetian justice and government.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet by Campo San Zaccaria, 4683/G. Check-in with our staff at the shop opposite the Church of San Zaccaria.

End point

Meet by Campo San Zaccaria, 4683/G. Check-in with our staff at the shop opposite the Church of San Zaccaria.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.

Cancellation policy

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

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