Venice: Small-Group Walking Tour with Doge's Palace Entry｜Italy

Venice walking tour skip-the-line tickets for Doge's Palace
Begin your journey at the lively Rialto Market and the historic Rialto Fish Market. Take in views of the iconic Rialto Bridge over the Grand Canal before meeting your expert guide outside the Church of St. Giacomo, traditionally recognized as the oldest church in Venice.

Leave the crowded main paths behind to explore Venice’s authentic labyrinth of narrow alleys (calli). Discover where the explorer Marco Polo lived as you stand outside his family's historic courtyard. Along the way, admire the stunning marble exterior of the Church of Santa Maria dei Miracoli and pass by the majestic Church of San Giovanni e Paolo.

Next, check out the whimsical Libreria Acqua Alta, a world-famous ancient library known for protecting its rare volumes inside waterproof bathtubs and a full-sized gondola. Your exploration leads into the sun-drenched expanse of St. Mark's Square. Enjoy a complete panorama of the grand piazza, the towering Bell Tower, and the ornate exterior of the Clock Tower.

Learn more about the history of Venice and its main monuments while seeing masterpieces of Byzantine and Renaissance art and architecture gleaming on the basilica’s facade.

The grand finale brings you to the political nerve center of the empire. Skip the long lines to the Doge's Palace, bypassing the agonizing public queues. Walk through the monumental institutional rooms to admire fine art masterpieces painted by Renaissance titans like Tintoretto and Veronese. Finally, cross the famous Bridge of Sighs into the historic New Prisons, completing an unforgettable, 360-degree journey through Venice.