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

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About This Tour

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

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Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery
Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery
Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery
Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery
Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery
Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery
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What's Included

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

What's Not Included

Hotel pick-up & Drop-off
Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum
Guided Tour to St. Mark's Square Museums

Additional Information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after; otherwise, it will be refunded)
For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace, the storage service is available inside the Palace and it is free of charge.
Please note that the Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
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
The customers health is the most important matter for us, the tour operates in according to the Covid-19 National directives in order to guarantee the experiences in a safe environment.
All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.

Meeting Point

Meet at Calle Larga de l'Ascension, St. Mark’s Square, in front of the post office. The meeting point is at the brown wooden newsstand with the yellow sign that says Meeting Point.

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.

Special Instructions

For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace, the storage service is free of charge. • Our assistant will wait for you with a signboard in which is written “TOUR” • If the lunch option is selected your table is booked for you at 1:00 PM at illy Caffè (Giardini Reali, few steps from St. Mark's Square)

Cancellation Policy

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

Tour Operator

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