Ca' d'Oro (Palazzo Santa Sofia) Tours and Tickets

See the sights of the surreal canal city in style with a luxury motorboat tour of the Grand Canal. Marvel at the unforgettable beauty of the famous canal as you ride past sights like the Doge's Palace and Rialto Bridge with a professional driver guiding the way. Arrive at the Basilica of San Giorgio Maggiore to climb up into the bell tower for exceptional views over the city. Small-group tour size limited to four people.

Spend an unforgettable day at port with this completely private shore excursion in Venice including a 2-hour city tour and romantic gondola ride along the city famous canals. Skip the line at the magnificent St. Mark's Cathedral, where you'll admire the glittering Palo d'Oro, and take a tour through centuries of Venetian history and intrigue at the Doge's Palace. Round-trip transfers from the cruise terminal make for a seamless, stress-free experience.

Enjoy a private ride through Venice's iconic canals aboard a traditional gondola! On this classic Venetian experience, soak up famous sights like the Rialto Bridge and the ornate Ca' d'Oro palace while your expert gondolier navigates the beautiful handmade boat through the Grand Canal and other watery ways. A friendly local guide will accompany you on the 1-hour ride to share interesting facts about Venetian history and architecture along the way.

Purchase your Ca' D'Oro Franchetti Gallery admission ticket in advance to save time at the gate. Accurately named the "house of gold" or Ca' d'Oro, this Venetian Gothic styled palace is a treasure trove of Renaissance art. In addition to the Franchetti collection, the museum also houses interesting pieces from churches destroyed during the fall of the Venetian republic as well as an interesting collection of pottery and other relics recovered from the Venetian lagoon.

Spend a delightful evening cruising along the canals of Venice on this private boat tour. Take in the architectural masterpieces that line the Grand Canal and smaller waterways from aboard a comfortable modern water taxi, venturing further than a traditional gondola would allow. Learn about the artistic and cultural history of Venice from your English-speaking guide as you soak in the sights on your choice of a 1-hour or 2-hour ride.