Skip the usually long lines for the tickets and go on this guided tour to discover the imposing Palazzo Ducale, the center of the political power of the former Venetian Republic, and its long rich history! After the visit you will enjoy a lovely gondola ride along the Grand Canal and the most charming and romantic channels of Venice. Set off on this unique gondola tour, the only one that provides a commentary!

Thanks to our highly-qualified and professional guide, you will visit the halls of power and the residence of the Doges. You’ll be stunned by the spectacular gold staircase, the architectural masterpieces and the fine art pieces that decorate the entire palace.

Moreover, once you will cross the Bridge of Sighs and visit the old Venetian prisons you will experience firsthand the anguish of the convicts who were here imprisoned.

After this experience, you will enjoy a romantic gondola tour that will take you along the picturesque waterways of Venice and the Grand Canal. During this ride, you will see the world-famous La Fenice Theatre, the Peggy Guggenheim Collection Museum, Ca’Dario Palace and Punta della Dogana from where you will get a stunning view of the breathtaking Saint Mark’s basin and S. Giorgio Island.

The ticket for the Palace includes a self-guided visit to the museums in St. Mark’s Square: the Royal Palace, today Museo Correr, The National Archaeological Museum (Italian: Museo Archeologico Nazionale) and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, a perfect example of Venetian Renaissance Architecture.

ATTENTION: The visit to the Doge's Palace is at 11:45 AM - the gondola ride is at 4:00 PM. Please consider the gap of time between the Doge's Palace and the gondola ride.