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Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery

4.16(67)Venice· Canals · quiet morningsGerman, English, Italian5 options

Discover the Doge's Palace like never before with our exclusive guided tour. Tired of long lines like at airport security? Skip them and dive straight into Venetian history, picturing yourself as a guest of the Doge, walking through grand halls filled with opulence and secrets. This isn't just a tour; it's an invitation to step into the shoes of past rulers of one of the most powerful empires the world has known. The Doge's Palace was more than a residence—it was the nerve center of a republic that shaped history. Picture the grandeur of the White House meeting the intrigue of "House of Cards." With a local guide, explore chambers of power, where gold-plated rooms witnessed decisions that ruled the Mediterranean. If Bill Gates had been around, he’d have admired the strategic brilliance behind these walls. Hear stories of Casanova’s legendary escape, secret trials in hidden rooms, and political backstabbing that would give James Bond a run for his money

Languages
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

What's included

Professional local guide
Doge’s Palace guided tour
Skip the line pass for St. Mark's Square Museums (Marciana Library is closed on Sundays)
Priority ticket to Doge's Palace
History Gallery: a unique VR Experience of Venice in the past (if option is selected)
Royal Palace Ticket - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dance Hall)

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the designated start point

Cancellation

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

Choose a tour option · 5

5 versions of this tour. Pick a date to see prices, start times and what's still open.

French In-depth Guided Tour
Shared Tour in French: Choose this option to discover the imposing Doge's Palace and its history. This option involves a longer visit. Starting point: Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
French Classic Guided Tour
Duration: 1 hour Shared Tour in French: Choose this option to visit the main rooms of the iconic Doge's Palace. Starting point: Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
German In-depth Guided Tour
Shared Tour in German: Choose this option to discover the imposing Doge's Palace and its history. This option involves a longer visit. Starting point: Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
English Classic Guided Tour
Shared Tour in English: Choose this option to visit the main rooms of the iconic Doge's Palace. Starting point: Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Spanish In-depth Guided Tour
Shared Tour in Spanish: Choose this option to discover the imposing Doge's Palace and its history. This option involves a longer visit. Starting point: Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Where you'll be

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Where this sits in Venice

Venice is about 11 min by road from Venice Marco Polo Airport. Extraordinary and genuinely crowded, and the two are easy to reconcile: stay the night. The day trippers leave around six, and the city that is left — quiet canals, lit windows, footsteps — is the one worth coming for.

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