Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace
- Explore the palace's secret rooms
- Learn about Venetian history
- Admire Renaissance art and architecture
- Enjoy a small-group experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace
- Guided tour with expert commentary
- Access to the palace's secret rooms and halls
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Discover the beauty of the Doge’s Palace, one of the most famous museums of the city, just next to San Mark’s basilica with a local guide.
Meeting point
Start Location
Doge's Palace, Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- Children under 6 years old can join for free; a valid ID may be required.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the tour involves walking and standing.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture and art.
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes before the scheduled tour time.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- This Tour runs rain or shine
- Doge's Palace can be closed to the public in case of high tides. In this case, we will communicate it to the participants as soon as possible and we will arrange an alternative.
- Minors must be accompanied by an adult
- This tour is guaranteed with a minimum number of 2 participants
- Please note that in case of adverse weather conditions (eg. bad storms, unexpected extreme events), or unforeseen circumstances (eg. monuments sudden closures, train/flight cancellations or delays) we do not guarantee a full refund. The company will examine each case and act accordingly.
- 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
Traveler reviews
Doge Palace Venice
Susie was an excellent guide who was a lot of fun and brought a true passion about the palace and Venetian history. Would highly recommend her for families and anyone who enjoys the beauty of historical sites. She picked up the tour on one day notice and was at the door ready to great us. Superb pace to her tour, and was willing to adjust to our wants and needs. Would absolutely book her tour again!
THE BEST tour guide!
Our tour guide Suzy was THE BEST EVER. She was friendly from the beginning and so knowledgeable. She did excellent tailoring the tour to keep the kids engaged. She was patient with them and her enthusiasm for her job showed. The Doge’s Palace was beautiful but it was Suzy that made it worth every penny. I would have missed out on so many details if she wasn’t with us.
Disappointed in Viator
We can’t review the tour because we couldn’t find the meeting location. We were there - but never found the tour guide. Despite really really trying! We tried contacting the tour operator but never got through. Then I confused myself and we ran to another location (wrong location). Viator won’t refund our money - they say it’s our fault for not finding the guide. We’ve taken many many viator tours. All have been good. This was our first bad experience. But I will say I’m disappointed in how Viator is handling it.
Best way to visit the Doge Palace
Fantastic tour! We were supposed to be in a small group and ended up alone with our guide. She was passionate and so interesting and quite knowledgeable. Highly recommend.