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Explore Venice with skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace & a scenic gondola ride. Discover art, history, & hidden prison cells, then relax as you glide through quiet canals & past the Rialto Bridge.

Highlights

• Skip the line and explore the stunning Doge’s Palace with a guided tour.
• Walk through the Bridge of Sighs and see the palace’s historic prisons.
• Enjoy a relaxing 30-minute gondola ride through Venice’s quiet canals.

Description

1. Doge's Palace Guided Tour Join the guided group tour and walk toward the grand entrance of the Doge’s Palace as your guide shares captivating stories of the Venetian dukes, councils, and the Republic's powerful rise and eventual decline as a European trading empire. With skip-the-line access, you’ll enter directly into the palace. Inside, explore grand halls adorned with artistic masterpieces and the famous golden staircase showcasing a blend of Byzantine and Oriental influences. Admire works by masters like Tintoretto and Veronese as your guide brings the palace’s political and artistic legacy to life. Visit the historic armoury with its vast collection of weapons, and then continue into the prison wing. You'll walk through the legendary Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners glimpsed Venice one last time before their fate. The guide ends the tour with powerful stories of Venice’s justice system and ruling bodies. 2. Gondola Ride Tour After your palace visit, enjoy a serene 30-minute gondola ride through Venice’s picturesque canals. As you glide through the quiet waterways, take in charming scenes of daily life and centuries-old palaces from a unique perspective. Pass by the Rio dei Barcaroli, home to Mozart's former residence, and continue along the Rio dell’Ovo toward the Grand Canal. On the right, marvel at the magnificent Rialto Bridge, a Renaissance masterpiece, and on the left, spot Ca' Farsetti and Palazzo Grimani, two significant historical buildings. Your journey continues through Rio San Luca, where you’ll pass beneath Ponte del Teatro and Ponte di San Paternian, near the elegant Palazzo Manin, once home to the last Doge of Venice and now the Bank of Italy. The ride concludes at the same point it began, offering a peaceful and memorable way to end your Venice experience.

Includes

Official certified guide Radio system to hear the guide Tickets and Reservations to Doge's Palace 30 minutes shared Gondola Ride

Important Information

• All customers must be able to autonomously walk, climb, and get off the steps.
• Please wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
• Due to recent safety concerns, some lines to enter the Doge's Palace may occur even for skip-the-line ticket holders.
• The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be rearranged or refunded).
• For security reasons sacks, bags, or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Palace.
• In the event of adverse weather conditions, the Gondola tour may vary in duration or itinerary.
• Note that smoking is not allowed on the boat.
• It is not possible to bring bulky baggage of more than 16 liters in size onto the boat.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund