Doge's Palace Skip-the-line Tour: Explore Venetian History and Italian Art in Small Groups
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3 Ratings
Venezia
Embark on a skip-the-line tour of Doge's Palace in Venice to explore the rich history and exquisite Italian art. Discover masterpieces by renowned painters and delve into the secrets of Venice's government and prisons. Join a small group and be captivated by the enchanting halls and fascinating legends of this iconic palace.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Doge’s Palace - Discover the beauty of the Doge’s Palace, one of the most famous museums of the city, just next to San Mark’s basilica with a local guide.
What's Included
  • Licensed guide
  • Entrance ticket to Doge’s Palace
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick up and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating tour with a local guide to explore the renowned Doge’s Palace, an iconic museum in the metropolis. This beautifully detailed palace adorned by Italy’s acclaimed artists of the 15th century, hosts precious works by Tintoretto, Tiziano, and Veronese. Unravel the mysteries of Venetian politics, tour the eerie prisons, and immerse yourself in the tales that surround this palace. Your guide will introduce you to the most engaging artwork and the most impressive spaces, including the grand Sala del Maggior Consiglio, one of the world’s largest halls. Within the castle’s captivating confines, you’ll lose yourself in a different era, imaging the halls buzzing with people deliberating Venice’s destiny. This palace and its prisons are home to countless legends and anecdotes. Witness the prison inmates’ conditions and traverse the famous Bridge of Sighs, as they would have done in bygone times.

  • This Tour runs rain or shine
  • Doge’s Palace can be closed to the public in case of high tides. In this case, we will communicate it to the participants as soon as possible and we will arrange an alternative.
  • Minors must be accompanied by an adult
  • This tour is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants
  • Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • Please note that some parts of the tour may not be easily accessible for people with reduced mobility (or any kind of disability), if you are unsure of the details, feel free to contact us.
Location
Doge's Palace
Piazza San Marco
The guide will be outside the main entrance holding a yellow sign with "TOUR" written
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Patricia_n
Nov 26, 2023
THE BEST tour guide! - Our tour guide Suzy was THE BEST EVER. She was friendly from the beginning and so knowledgeable. She did excellent tailoring the tour to keep the kids engaged. She was patient with them and her enthusiasm for her job showed. The Doge’s Palace was beautiful but it was Suzy that made it worth every penny. I would have missed out on so many details if she wasn’t with us.
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Veronique_b
Jul 10, 2023
Best way to visit the Doge Palace - Fantastic tour! We were supposed to be in a small group and ended up alone with our guide. She was passionate and so interesting and quite knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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Sharon_w
Sep 5, 2023
Disappointed in Viator - We can’t review the tour because we couldn’t find the meeting location. We were there - but never found the tour guide. Despite really really trying! We tried contacting the tour operator but never got through. Then I confused myself and we ran to another location (wrong location). Viator won’t refund our money - they say it’s our fault for not finding the guide. We’ve taken many many viator tours. All have been good. This was our first bad experience. But I will say I’m disappointed in how Viator is handling it.
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