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Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Optional Gondola Ride｜Italy
Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Optional Gondola Ride｜Italy
Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Optional Gondola Ride｜Italy
Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Optional Gondola Ride｜Italy
Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Optional Gondola Ride｜Italy

Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Optional Gondola Ride｜Italy

Italy-Veneto , Venice
Duration:2 hour(s)–2 hour(s) 30 min(s)
Free cancellation 3 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site
  • Skip the line at Doge’s Palace and visit the Correr Museum afterward.
  • Walk across the Bridge of Sighs and explore the historic prison cells.
  • Learn the history of St. Mark’s Square and its famous landmarks.
  • Admire Gothic halls and artwork inside the grand Doge’s Palace.
  • Add a 30-minute gondola ride to glide through Venice’s scenic canals.
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Tour TypePrivate tour, Shared tour, Small Group
Transportation methodGet there on your own
Luggage limitNone
Tour typesGuided tour
Meal arrangementArrange yourself
Additional service & facilityFast Track
Sightseeing typeMuseum tour, City walking tour, Historic site tour
TransportSightseeing cruise, Walking
Cruise typeRiver boating

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Tour Venice’s Top Sights with Skip-the-Line Access and Optional Gondola Ride

Join an expert guide to explore Venice’s most iconic attraction—the Doge’s Palace—using pre-reserved skip-the-line tickets that save you valuable time. Opt to enhance your visit with a 30-minute gondola ride through the city’s scenic canals.

Your experience begins in the heart of Venice at St. Mark’s Square. Learn about the square’s political and social importance, and admire highlights like the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions as your guide brings their stories to life.

Next, walk to the grand Doge’s Palace, a symbol of Venice’s former might and opulence. With priority access, step inside to admire its Gothic architecture and richly decorated halls. Discover the role of the Doges, marvel at centuries-old sculptures, and dive into tales of intrigue and power.

Continue to the Bridge of Sighs and the New Prison. Hear the story of Casanova’s daring escape and reflect on Venice’s darker past. After the tour, you may remain in the palace or explore the included Correr Museum—once a Napoleonic residence—at your leisure.

Optional Gondola Ride:
If selected, your guide will escort you to a nearby pier for a classic gondola ride. Float past hidden alleys and elegant palaces on a shared 30-minute journey, with no more than five people per gondola—a serene way to complete your Venetian adventure.

Important Info

Reminders

  • Not Suitable For: People with mobility impairments

  • Not Suitable For: Wheelchair users

  • Not Allowed: Weapons or sharp objects

  • Not Allowed: Luggage or large bags

  • Know Before You Go: High tide in Venice can cause delays in entering the Doge's Palace, and the palace authority may decide to suspend pre-reserved priority access, especially in October, November, and December.

  • Know Before You Go: If you take the 2:00 PM tour, the Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes, so you will receive tickets for the next day.

  • Know Before You Go: Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.

  • Know Before You Go: If you choose the optional gondola ride, your guide will lead you to the pier at the end of the Doge’s Palace tour.

  • Know Before You Go: 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.

  • Know Before You Go: Sites may occasionally close due to religious events or flooding. In such cases, the guide will provide exterior commentary. You’ll be notified in advance when possible; last-minute changes will be shared at the tour start.

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