Venice Doge's Palace Guided Tour With Tickets and Optional Grand Canal Gondola Ride
by Walks In Europe
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178.20Overview
This two-and-a-half-hour small group tour begins at St. Mark’s Square, where participants meet the guide and learn about the historical and social significance of the city’s main public space, including the Clock Tower and Marble Lions. The guide then leads the group at a steady pace to Doge’s Palace, using skip-the-line tickets to avoid waiting. Inside the palace, visitors explore the lavish apartments and the Hall of the Great Council while hearing about the Venetian Doges’ authority and the Gothic architecture. The tour continues with a walk across the Bridge of Sighs to see the New Prisons and hear stories linked to Venice’s history, including that of Casanova. After the guided portion, admission to the Correr Museum in St. Mark’s Square is included for self-guided visits; this building was once a residence for Napoleon and later the King of Italy. Guests who select the optional add-on end their visit with a 30-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal. The guide escorts the group to the nearby pier for the shared ride, which passes through Venice’s canals, revealing various palaces and quiet sections of the city. The gondola holds up to five people, so larger groups share multiple boats. The tour covers all admission fees, expert guide commentary, and entry to the museums, with transportation to the meeting point not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
The tour starts at St. Mark’s Square where the guide introduces Venice’s origins and the square’s historical, social, and political roles. Visitors see landmarks like the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions and hear about their significance in Venetian history.
10 min
Palazzo Ducale
Using pre-reserved tickets, the group enters Doge’s Palace without waiting. The guide explains the power and wealth of the Venetian Doges within the Gothic-style palace. Visitors explore the opulent apartments, the Hall of the Great Council, and learn about 14th-century sculptors. The visit includes views over the Lagoon from the palace.
90 min
Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons
Participants cross the Bridge of Sighs and visit the New Prisons. The guide shares the history of these sites and recounts the story of Casanova’s life in Venice. This section concludes the guided tour portion.
10 min
Museo Correr
The ticket includes entry to the Correr Museum located in St. Mark’s Square. Visitors can explore this museum independently after the guided tour ends. The building formerly served as a residence for Napoleon and later the King of Italy.
10 min
Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal
For those who select the option, the tour finishes with a 30-minute gondola ride. The guide leads guests to the nearby pier where they board traditional gondolas shared with other tour participants. The ride moves through Venice’s canals, passing various palaces and quieter areas of the city. Each gondola accommodates up to five guests; larger groups are split across boats.
30 min
Meeting point
We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”
End point
We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Venice Doge's Palace Guided Tour With Tickets and Optional Grand Canal Gondola Ride
by Walks In Europe
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€178.20Overview
This two-and-a-half-hour small group tour begins at St. Mark’s Square, where participants meet the guide and learn about the historical and social significance of the city’s main public space, including the Clock Tower and Marble Lions. The guide then leads the group at a steady pace to Doge’s Palace, using skip-the-line tickets to avoid waiting. Inside the palace, visitors explore the lavish apartments and the Hall of the Great Council while hearing about the Venetian Doges’ authority and the Gothic architecture. The tour continues with a walk across the Bridge of Sighs to see the New Prisons and hear stories linked to Venice’s history, including that of Casanova. After the guided portion, admission to the Correr Museum in St. Mark’s Square is included for self-guided visits; this building was once a residence for Napoleon and later the King of Italy. Guests who select the optional add-on end their visit with a 30-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal. The guide escorts the group to the nearby pier for the shared ride, which passes through Venice’s canals, revealing various palaces and quiet sections of the city. The gondola holds up to five people, so larger groups share multiple boats. The tour covers all admission fees, expert guide commentary, and entry to the museums, with transportation to the meeting point not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Piazza San Marco
The tour starts at St. Mark’s Square where the guide introduces Venice’s origins and the square’s historical, social, and political roles. Visitors see landmarks like the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions and hear about their significance in Venetian history.
10 min
Palazzo Ducale
Using pre-reserved tickets, the group enters Doge’s Palace without waiting. The guide explains the power and wealth of the Venetian Doges within the Gothic-style palace. Visitors explore the opulent apartments, the Hall of the Great Council, and learn about 14th-century sculptors. The visit includes views over the Lagoon from the palace.
90 min
Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons
Participants cross the Bridge of Sighs and visit the New Prisons. The guide shares the history of these sites and recounts the story of Casanova’s life in Venice. This section concludes the guided tour portion.
10 min
Museo Correr
The ticket includes entry to the Correr Museum located in St. Mark’s Square. Visitors can explore this museum independently after the guided tour ends. The building formerly served as a residence for Napoleon and later the King of Italy.
10 min
Gondola Ride on the Grand Canal
For those who select the option, the tour finishes with a 30-minute gondola ride. The guide leads guests to the nearby pier where they board traditional gondolas shared with other tour participants. The ride moves through Venice’s canals, passing various palaces and quieter areas of the city. Each gondola accommodates up to five guests; larger groups are split across boats.
30 min
Meeting point
We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”
End point
We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe.”
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.