Venice: Doge's Palace Guided Tour With Tickets & Optional Gondola
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Visit the iconic Doge's Palace in Venice on a small group guided tour.
Head in faster with pre-reserved tickets and bypass the lines.
Delve into Venetian history on a tour that showcases the highlights of the city.
See the opulent apartments and the Hall of the Great Council at Doge's Palace.
Take a walk over the Bridge of Sighs and see the Old Prisons.
Choose to include an optional 30-minute gondola ride along the Grand Canal.
Discover the charming canals and picturesque spots of Venice by traditional gondola.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note that if you take the 14:00 (2 pm) tour, Correr Museum will be closed before your tour finishes. Therefore, you will have Correr tickets for the next day.
Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour.
Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
If you choose the optional gondola ride, your guide will lead you to the pier at the end of the Doge’s Palace tour.
Please note that the gondola ride is shared with other participants from your tour, just like it’s always been in Venetian tradition.
Each gondola accommodates up to 5 guests. If your group is larger, you’ll be placed on separate gondolas.
Sites visited during this tour are subject to occasional closures due to holy observances, high tides, and flooding. If a site closes, your guide will tour the exterior of the site. If time permits, you will be contacted before your tour. For last-minute closures, modifications may be communicated at the tour start time.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Skip the line tickets for Doge's Palace
Expert local guides for insider knowledge
Admission to Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana
30-minute Grand Canal gondola ride (if option selected)
2 hours guided tour at a relaxed pace
Transport to the meeting spot
Guided Tour of the Correr Museum
What To Expect
Piazza San Marco
Meet your expert guide at the famous St. Mark’s Square and start getting to know the city and its origins. See the most renowned public space in the city and, learn about its historical, social, and political importance. Learn about the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions which are all part of St Mark’s history.
Doge's Palace
Follow your guide at a relaxed pace to visit the Doge’s Palace with pre-reserved tickets straight into this opulent palazzo. Bypass the long lines to explore the political heart of an Empire. Learn about the supreme authority and wealth of the ruling Venetian Doges in the Gothic architecture of the palace. Ask about the talented 14th-century sculptors that worked on the palace and enjoy stunning views across the Lagoon as you explore this world-famous landmark.
Options
Group Tour & Private Gondola
Group Tour – Private Gondola: Choose this option for a 30-minute private gondola ride along the Grand Canal after the Doge's Palace visit.
Languages offered: English or German
Group Tour - NO Gondola
Group Tour - NO Gondola: Choose this option if you are only planning to visit Doge's palace. This option does not include a gondola ride.
Tour in English
Group Tour & Shared Gondola
Group Tour & Shared Gondola: Choose this option for a 30-minute shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal.
Tour in English
Reviews
157 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
I wish I could give this...
Joanna S,
Oct 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00I wish I could give this tour more than 5 stars! Our guide, Clair, was incrediblly bubbly and fun, she knew everyone’s names in the first 2 minutes and really made you feel included. 10/10 recommend!
Buy tickets directly at the museum’s site - USELESS TOUR
Dmitry S,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
1.00There is no need for a guide to do this tour. You can buy tickets directly at the official website for a fraction of the cost and have an audio guide (that will be by far more informative than the guide) and you can take the tour at your pace (spend more or less time at each location, depending on your interests). Also when you see “Walks in Europe” tour operator - run. The concept of customer service is non existent for them.
Best of Doge’s Palace
Nadia W,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alessandro was an excellent guide. He was informative and personable with an in-depth knowledge of history.
Beautiful art, enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, fun gondola ride
Jeffrey H,
Oct 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00The meeting place was a bit busy, but we found the tour flag and got started almost on time. Our guide, Claire, was fun, friendly and very knowledgeable. She found areas where the group could sit while she described many events and people connected to the Palace. She loves us along at a reasonable pace and continued to share information, without it becoming boring. She is an excellent guide! We chose the gondola option and had a private ride! It was a really nice experience that most tourists should try at least once!
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Aixa L,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Clare was great and super energetic. The gondola ride was amazing at the end. I would, however, recommend to take a water taxi to the location because it can be a 30 minute walk. Of course that doesn't leave enough time for shopping. We came from Florence for the day, give yourself plenty of time to do the tour, shop and get back to the train.
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