Discover Venice in just two hours with a visit to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Square. Join a small group tour and hear fascinating stories from local expert guides. Explore these iconic landmarks with pre-reserved, skip-the-line tickets. For an even richer experience, add an optional 30-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal to uncover hidden corners and famous sights from the water.
Start in St. Mark’s Square, where you’ll begin to explore the city and its origins. Here, learn about its historical, social, and political importance as you stand in the most famous public space in Venice. While there, take in the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions, both part of St. Mark’s rich history.
Next, follow your guide straight into the opulent Doge’s Palace using your pre-reserved tickets. Bypass the long lines and explore the political heart of an empire at a relaxed pace.
As you move through the palace, learn about the supreme authority and wealth of the ruling Venetian Doges. Admire the Gothic architecture of this palazzo and hear about the talented 14th-century sculptors who crafted its details. Enjoy stunning views across the Lagoon as you exit this world-famous landmark.
Afterwards, continue to the Old Prison, once part of the Doge’s Palace, and discover why the New Prisons came into existence. Understand the significance of the Bridge of Sighs, another unmissable sight in Venice.
Listen to the extraordinary tale of Casanova and his life in Venice as you gaze across the lagoon. End the tour with enough knowledge to appreciate the rest of your stay in Venice on a deeper level.
Your admission ticket also grants entry to the Correr Museum on St. Mark’s Square. Napoleon originally commissioned the building as a residence, and later it served as the Venetian home of the King of Italy. After the tour, explore the Correr Museum at your own pace with your pre-reserved ticket.
Depending on your selected option, finish your Doge’s Palace tour with an enchanting gondola ride. After exploring the palace’s rich history, your guide will lead you to the nearby pier to board a traditional gondola.
Step aboard for a 30-minute journey through Venice’s picturesque canals. Glide past hidden corners and magnificent palaces on this relaxing ride—a must-do experience to end your day in Venice.
Important Note: The gondola ride follows traditional Venetian practices and is shared with other participants from your tour. Each gondola carries up to five guests. If your group is larger, we will place you in separate gondolas—but you’ll still float through Venice’s stories together.
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