Ducal Venice Tour: Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace & Historical Walk

4.6
(22 reviews)
Venice, Italy

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 3 more

A combined tour that allows you to discover the most important historical places and buildings of Venice. This tour is guided and divided into two parts. From a centrally located meeting point you will be lead from a professional guide through the most characteristic places around the areas of Saint Mark's Square and Castello. After this walk of two hours, you will visit the interiors of the Doge's Palace, once the seat of the power of the Republic of Venice. The guided walk inside this building lasts one hour.

What's Included

Access to the monumental rooms of Marciana National Library
Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
Professional local guide
Access to the Armory
Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Doge's Palace
Pre-reserved tickets for Doge's Palace
Access to the Correr Museum
Access to Bridge of Sighs
Access to the National Archaeological Museum
1-hour 30 min external walking tour from St Marks square to Castello area
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Secret itineraries
The Hidden Treasures of the Doge

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
TU.RI.VE. Meeting Point

15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension - 30124 (behind the Correr museum on the opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the TURIVE assistant next to the post office San Marco.

End point
Carta Gate

The tour ends outside the Doge's Palace

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • Piazza San Marco (Pass by)

    meeting point and introduction

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Casa di Marco Polo

    External of Marco Polo's House and the Malibran Theatre

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo)

    campo S. Giovanni & Paolo and its Basilica

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Campo Santa Maria Formosa

    campo santa maria formosa and its church

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Doge's Palace

    Admission fees and skip the line entrance to the Doge’s Palace

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Museo Correr

    At the end of the tour, keep your Doge's Palace ticket to visit on your own: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's square, opposite side of the Saint Mark's Basilica.

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality

Cancellation Policy

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

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