Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour
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CultureHikingHistorical
Doge's Palace Guided Tour in Venice
4.6(196 reviews)Venice, Italy
2h30DurationGerman, EnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Explore Doge's Palace in Venice on a guided tour designed for small groups. This experience includes pre-reserved tickets for quicker entry, allowing you to skip the lines. The tour highlights Venetian history and features visits to the palace's opulent apartments and the Hall of the Great Council. You'll also walk over the Bridge of Sighs and view the Old Prisons. An optional 30-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal can be included, offering a chance to see the city's charming canals and scenic locations from a traditional gondola. Suitable for those interested in history and architecture, this tour may not be ideal for travelers seeking a fast-paced experience.
Itinerary
1
Piazza San Marco
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.
2
Palazzo Ducale
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.
3
Museo Correr
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.
What's included / not included
Skip the line tickets for Doge's PalaceExpert local guides for insider knowledgeAdmission to Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana30-minute Grand Canal gondola ride (if option selected)2 hours guided tour at a relaxed pace
Transport to the meeting spotGuided Tour of the Correr Museum
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- 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.
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