Doge's Palace small group or private tour with a local guide
About this activity
Highlights
- Venice Doge’s Palace guided tour.
- Explore Bridge of Sighs secrets.
- Small group or private tours Venice.
- Local guide reveals Venetian history.
- Gothic architecture and stunning artwork.
Full description
Start with insta-worthy shots of the courtyard, grand façade, and quirky lion mouth letterboxes—the old Venetian complaint system. Inside, marvel at the Golden Staircase, statues of Hercules and Atlas, and incredible ceiling art. Wander through the Great Council Hall, where Tintoretto’s Paradise demands a selfie.
Next, dive into the Armory—portraits, swords, armour—and the luxurious Doge’s Apartments. Finally, cross the Bridge of Sighs and hear thrilling tales, including Casanova’s legendary escape. A real-life adventure through Venice’s dramatic past!
Included / Excluded
- 2-hour private tour
- Friendly and local guide
- Tickets and guided visit inside the Doge's Palace including the New Prisons and the Bridge of Sighs
- Entrance to St Mark's Square Museum
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Guided visit inside St Mark's Square Museums
Meeting point
Start Location
Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Important information
Know before you book
- Not wheelchair accessible
- For security reasons sacks, bags or backpacks are not allowed inside Doge’s Palace
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
Mario was very nice and personable. He told us about the different neighborhoods and some of the history. It was a great ride because it wasn't the "tourist trap" type of ride. And when the ambulance boat passed us, he quickly turned us into the wake, keeping us safe and dry.
Alyssa was wonderful and very accommodating , her English is excellent and the way she explains feels it’s coming form the heart. God bless her and thank you for such a great experience
This was the worst activity I booked. The guide was rude from the beginning. We understood that he wanted to wait to check on the weather but he was rude in the process. Another lady was making light of the situation telling him she understood and he was rude to her. He decided to proceed but then said they would just ride around the stand and not the actual excursion. I asked if we had the choice to be refunded as he was not acting like it was safe to proceed. When I asked about the credit he got all mad and then just said they will do the canal. Well if you’re expecting a nice ride down the canal this isn’t your tour. We entered the canal for a brief moment and then went behind it. If you’re looking for a gondola ride down the canal this isn’t it. And you don’t need to book. There are so many gondolas you can book at any time without paying the premium of a tour. This was definetly not worth the money. He was also talking about us in Italian not realizing I understood some