Small-group Doge's Palace Skip-the-line Tour
Meet the local guide and start an incredible journey through history and art to discover one of the most famous museums in the city: Doge's palace. A stunning building embellished by the most famous Italian artists of 1500. Masterpieces of Italian painters as Tintoretto, Tiziano and Veronese are preserved in this palace, now a museum. Discover the secrets of Venice governments, visit the prisons and listen to legends around this palace. Your local guide will show you the most interesting paintings, the most beautiful and interesting rooms such as the majestic Sala del Maggior Consiglio, an incredible hall which is one of the largest in the world. In this enchanting palace you will lose track of time and you will fly with your imagination to the past when these beautiful halls were full of people discussing the destiny of Venice. Many legends and stories populate the palace and the prisons. See how the prisoners lived and cross the Bridge of Sighs, like they used to do in the past.
Options
Shared Tour in English
Duration: 2 hours
What's included in Small-group Doge's Palace Skip-the-line Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line ticket to the Doge's palace
- Local licensed tour guide
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The guide will be outside the main entrance holding a yellow sign with "TOUR" written
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
- Meeting point Information: we kindly ask you to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes in advance to ensure the timely departure of the tour. Please note that we will not contact you if you are not at the meeting point at the specified time or if you are late. In case of a no-show at the beginning of the activity, it will not be possible to join the group later, and no refund will be provided. - In case of delay: contact the emergency number +393274674179 - Cancellation policy: full refund or amendment of the reservation possible up to 24h before the activity (shared tour only).