Venice Doge’s Palace and Gondola Experience

Explore two iconic Venetian experiences in one seamless tour: a guided visit to the Doge’s Palace and a relaxing gondola ride through the city’s enchanting canals.
With skip-the-line access, you’ll uncover hidden prison cells, grand halls, and masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese, all brought to life by a knowledgeable guide. Then, unwind on a traditional gondola ride through quiet waterways and past landmarks like the Rialto Bridge.

This combination of rich history and scenic beauty offers a perfect balance of culture and relaxation. Ideal for first-time visitors who want an authentic and memorable Venice experience.

Meeting Point

Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257

Calle larga de l'Ascension, 1257, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Please meet your guide in front of the wooden souvenir kiosk, just behind the Correr Museum in Piazza San Marco, next to the entrance to the post office.

What's included:

• 30 minutes shared Gondola Ride
• Official certified guide
• Radio system to hear the guide
• Tickets and Reservations to Doge's Palace

Not included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Food and drinks
• Transportation to/from attractions
• Entrance tickets to the attractions are not mentioned in the inclusions
• Gondola ride is not guided

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes

Doge's Palace

Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice, 30124

Join the guided group tour and walk toward the grand entrance of the Doge’s Palace as your guide shares captivating stories of the Venetian dukes, councils, and the Republic's powerful rise and eventual decline as a European trading empire.
With skip-the-line access, you’ll enter directly into the palace. Inside, explore grand halls adorned with artistic masterpieces and the famous golden staircase showcasing a blend of Byzantine and Oriental influences. Admire works by masters like Tintoretto and Veronese as your guide brings the palace’s political and artistic legacy to life.

Visit the historic armoury with its vast collection of weapons, and then continue into the prison wing. You'll walk through the legendary Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners glimpsed Venice one last time before their fate.

The guide ends the tour with powerful stories of Venice’s justice system and ruling bodies.

1 hour, 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Grand Canal

Grand Canal, 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

After your palace visit, enjoy a serene 30-minute gondola ride through Venice’s picturesque canals. As you glide through the quiet waterways, take in charming scenes of daily life and centuries-old palaces from a unique perspective.
Pass by the Rio dei Barcaroli, home to Mozart's former residence, and continue along the Rio dell’Ovo toward the Grand Canal. On the right, marvel at the magnificent Rialto Bridge, a Renaissance masterpiece, and on the left, spot Ca' Farsetti and Palazzo Grimani, two significant historical buildings.

Your journey continues through Rio San Luca, where you’ll pass beneath Ponte del Teatro and Ponte di San Paternian, near the elegant Palazzo Manin, once home to the last Doge of Venice and now the Bank of Italy.

The ride concludes at the same point it began, offering a peaceful and memorable way to end your Venice experience.

30 minutes