Skip the long lines at the Doge's Palace and explore the historic heart of Venice on a 3-hour tour with a local guide. Walk through the neighborhoods of Saint Mark's and Castello, where you'll find a series of historic landmarks, and get a guided introduction to the magnificent Doge's Palace. This 3-hour Venice tour features headsets so you won't miss a word of the guide's stories, and includes skip-the-line tickets at the Doge's Palace.
All entrance fees included
Led by a local guide
Skip the line
3-hour combo walking tour and Doge's Palace
2-hour walking tour of central Venice
1-hour guided tour of the Doge's Palace
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Guided walking tour of Saint Mark's and Castello's areas and the Doge's Palace
Entrance fees of the Doge's PalaceÂ
Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Skip-the-Line entrance to the Doge's Palace (summer)
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Visit of the Hidden Itineraries in the Doge's Palace
Departure & Return
Departure point
San Marco, Venice
Departure Time
9:00 am
Return Details
The tour ends in Saint Mark's Square
What To Expect
Make your way to Saint Mark's Square, where you'll meet a guide at 9am for a 2-hour walking tour through the Saint Mark's and Castello neighborhoods. Follow narrow lanes into Saint Maria Formosa Square, and continue into Saints Giovanni and Paolo Square, where you'll find a famous church that's buried several of Venice's Doges. Check out the equestrian statue of the Italian mercenary Captain Bartolomeo Colleoni, and pass the house that once belonged to Marco Polo, who defined exploration and adventure writing for centuries. Walk past the famous Malibran Theatre, then pass through Saint Mark's Square on your way to the last stop of the day, the Doge's Palace. Walk past the lines and straight into the palace, where your guide will share important historical context as you take in the stuccoed halls and masterpiece paintings, including the largest oil painting in the world. Descend into the basement prison to see the cells that once held some of Venice's most famous criminals, crossing the fully-enclosed Bridge of Sighs with views down into the Rio di Palazzo. This 3-hour tour concludes at the Doge's Palace.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
A moderate amount of walking is involve
Check-in is 15 minutes prior to the booked tour start time
Backpacks and large bags are not allowed inside the Doge's Palace
This activity operates rain or shine
Children are free until 5 years, from 6 they pay the full ticket (document required)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.