Doge's Palace Tour: Explore Venetian History

Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Doge’s Palace on this small group tour. Explore the palace, admire the Golden Staircase, and walk across the haunting Bridge of Sighs with a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Doge’s Palace - Explore the magnificent palace with a private guide, which has been the heart of Venetian political power for hundreds of years.
  • Bridge of Sighs - Prepare for thrilling tales as you walk across the Bridge of Sighs to the New Prisons, where prisoners caught their final glimpse of the stunning Venice.
What's Included
  • Entrance to St Mark’s Square Museum
  • 2-hour private tour
  • Friendly and local guide
  • Tickets and guided visit inside the Doge’s Palace including the New Prisons and the Bridge of Sighs
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Guided visit inside St Mark’s Square Museums
Additional Information

Are you ready to embrace your inner detective? Explore the UNESCO-listed Doge’s Palace, a breathtaking emblem of Venetian authority and splendor. Experience the Gothic ambiance, opulent decor, and intriguing secrets—especially as you traverse the mysterious Bridge of Sighs to the New Prisons. “It’s not just a name,” shares Illaria, one of the local…

Location
Colonna di San Todaro
Piazza San Marco
Meet your guide between the two big columns in the square (Colonne di San Marco and San Todaro). Please be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start of the tour. The guide will hold a TUI sign.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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A9084rdnikik
Mar 21, 2026
Doge Palace - Luigina offered excellent explanations of Doge Palace. You can see her love of Venice through her words.
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Jameskern88
Feb 2, 2026
Amazing intimate tour with tons of information - An absolutely perfect experience! Tour was small and intimate and learned things we never would’ve without our guide.
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551susannahg
Oct 31, 2025
Brining history to life! - Ilaria was an excellent guide giving us plenty of historical information about the Palace in a lively and engaging way. There were opportunities for short stops, photographs, and signposting on to further places to investigate. The pace and delivery was just right.
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Nicolagt846fl
Oct 28, 2025
Super knowledgeable and friendly guide - Our guide was Ilaria. She was so friendly and helpful and super knowledgable. She had answers to all our questions and her English was amazing. Her passion for Venice and its history was delightful. The palace itself is well worth a visit. Definitely better with a guide as we wouldn’t have learnt half as much without one. The paintings are beautiful and the history behind the palace is so interesting.
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Wander15257302059
Sep 22, 2025
Absolutely fabulous Doges Palace guided tour with IIaria ❤️ - IIaria was the best informative and fun guide ❤️of the Doge Palace .We loved her and the tour Thank you xx🙏 We really recommend this tour and IIaria
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Luekeul
Aug 22, 2025
Best Guided Tours in Venice to Book - The leadership with Luigina was really excellent. There were only two of us on this tour. She has a broad knowledge of art history, city history and exciting tips. Would always take a tour with her again make all thumbs up.
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523mikaelw
Feb 25, 2025
Great guide to the Doges palace - A great tour of the Doges palace. The guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and was making sure we all got a great experience. The building itself is a must see, but I recommend the guided experience as her extensive knowledge and humor made the experience great.
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David_t
Apr 13, 2025
Disappointment - Guide never showed up. We were at the meeting point 1/2 hour before scheduled time. 15 minutes past time...30 minutes past time...made a phone call to contact number printed on sheet and the gentleman a first daud he couldn't help me but then did...waiting to hear. I have used Viator many tines and in many places always wirh great satisfaction...but not today.
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up to 10 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).