Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

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Doge's Palace Guided Tour with Gondola Ride

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Without riding in a gondola, the city's iconic mode of transportation, you cannot say that you have truly visited Venice. Enjoy an enchanting shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal and the inner canals of Venice. You can explore The Doge's Palace, one of the most iconic buildings, without waiting in line on this special tour. The tour provides a fascinating look into the city's civil and political history, as well as its public institutions and judicial system.

Experience

1 hrs 55 mins Top Pick

Full Description

Doge's Palace Guided Tour Once you are inside the Doge's Palace you'll be introduced to the features of the palace and the history of the Republic of Venice. In the grand rooms, you’ll see hundreds of artistic masterpieces and as you explore the hallways, you’ll see the magnificent golden staircase with Byzantine and Oriental architecture masterpieces collided on the walls. The guide will escort you and point out some of the most famous works of Tintoretto, Veronese, and other important artists’ artwork for you to admire. Next, you’ll have access to the armoury which contains a vast collection of armaments and weapons from different periods. Then, you’ll discover the legendary Bridge of Sighs which is connected to the prison from the Doges Palace. Finally, feel the anguish of the prisoners, who after crossing the bridge entered into the darkness as you'll cross the Bridge of Sighs, peeking out at the crowds below for the last time just like the prisoners in the 18th century. 45 Minutes Gondola Ride Start your Gondola Ride by boarding from the gondola station Bacino Orseolo, located behind Piazza San Marco. Be lulled by the gentle sway of the lagoon as you move deeper into the minor canals, and coast past lesser-known areas to see quaint corners and majestic palaces from a new perspective. The tour continues until it reaches the Grand Canal by travelling along the smaller, more picturesque canals, such as Rio dei Barcaroli, where Mozart's home is, and Rio dell'Ovo. From there, on the right you will see the magnificence of the Rialto Bridge, which is the oldest bridge across the canal and is regarded as a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture and engineering. On the left, you will see important buildings such as Ca' Farsetti, the seat of the city hall, and Palazzo Grimani, the largest building with a view of the Grand Canal and the seat of the Court of Appeal. The tour continues to Rio San Luca where you can see Ponte del Teatro, the bridge between the façade of the church of San Luca and that of the Rossini cinema, and Ponte di San Paternian, the bridge connects Campo Manin to Calle San Paternian. There you will see Palazzo Manin, the residence of the last Doge of Venice Ludovico Manin, which is now the Bank of Italy's headquarters. This 45 minutes gondola tour will end again at the same boarding point, it’ll be a hassle-free and not overwhelming tour to discover this enchanted city with our Gondola tour.

Highlights

Go through the rooms and chambers of the Doge’s palace

Skip the line to Doge’s Palace and Embark on a guided tour with a professional experienced

Hear interesting facts about Venice's past council, political history, institutional bodies deputed to government, and justice of the Venice Republic

Embark on a 45 minutes Gondola tour with a professional experienced guide.

Discover the city and its picturesque as you glide down small canals and into the larger Grand Canal

Includes

Official certified guide
Radio system to hear the guide
Ticket and reservation to Doge's Palace
45 minutes Gondola Ride
Commentary in English by gondolier during the activity

Excludes

Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to or from attractions
Guided tour on the gondola
Entrance tickets to the attractions not mentioned under inclusions

Meeting Point

Please be present at all meeting points 15 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delay

Bacino Orseolo gondola pier in Bacino Orseolo, 30124 Venezia.

Doge’s Palace Tour Meet your guide in front of the Colonna di San Marco in Piazzetta S. Marco, 30124 Venezia. 45 Minutes Gondola Tour Meet your guide in front of the Bacino Orseolo gondola pier in Bacino Orseolo, 30124 Venezia. Please be present at all meeting points 15 minutes before departure time in order to avoid any delay

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Know before you go

Earum eveniet dolorConfirmation will be received at the time of booking.

The attraction is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

The skip-the-line access is guaranteed, even during peak season (except in the event of delays or strikes by the museum management).

For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the attraction.

In the event of adverse weather conditions, the activity may vary in duration or itinerary.

Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or a full refund.

The activity does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of religious functions (in these cases it can be rearranged or refunded).

Please be aware that smoking is prohibited on the gondola.

Bulky baggage of more than 16 litres in size is not permitted on board a gondola.

Please note that the tour requires a minimum number of guests to run.

Please note that if you arrive after the tour start time you will not be able to join and will not be refunded or have your tour rescheduled.

There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements, in the event of this occurring you will be offered an alternative or full refund.

Recommended to carry a Passport, ID card or a Digital copy of an Identity Document.

Recommended to wear comfortable shoes.

Health restrictions

Not recommended for travellers suffering from claustrophobia, vertigo or cardio-respiratory disorders.

Not recommended for children under 6 years.

Cancellation Policy

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