Why choose this Venice tour ?
Enjoy an in-depth & personal tour of the Doge’s Palace, an iconic landmark of San Marco Square, the former seat of Venetian government & prison. See works by Veronese, Titian & Tintoretto. Optional: visit the Correr Museum & the Marciana Library
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests:
2-hour: Doge’s Palace
This option includes skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace. See highlights of St. Mark’s Square, including St. Mark’s Basilica(outside only).
4-hour: Doge’s Palace & Correr Museum
This option includes skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace, Correr Museum & Mariana Library. See highlights of St. Mark’s Square.
Join us on a private tour of the Doge’s Palace(Palazzo Ducale) one of the most prominent symbols of Venice. Explore the beautiful palace interiors with an Expert Guide to discover nearly 1,000 years of history & heritage hidden within these walls. Immerse yourself in the story of the City of Water, its rulers & ordinary citizens.
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What makes Skip-the-line Doge’s Palace, San Marco Venice Private Tour a unique experience ?
Meet your guide in front of the entrance to Hotel Savoia & Jolanda, Riva degli Schiavoni, 4187, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Visit Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line tickets that allow you to jump the queue and save time. Before entering the palace interiors, you will explore Piazza San Marco to admire the palace’s ornate Venetian Gothic facade.
Explore the nearby monuments like St. Mark’s Basilica and St. Mark’s Bell Tower. At every step, you will learn new interesting facts and legends of Venice’s San Marco, the Old Town.
Inside Palazzo Ducale you will discover luxurious interiors in different architectural styles, from Byzantine to Gothic to Byzantine. You will visit Doge’s Apartments, which are decorated with paintings by Veronese, Titian and Tintoretto that depict the history of Venice. You will also explore the inner courtyard, the Maggior Consiglio hall, the Institutional Chambers, the armoury, the prisons, and more. Your Private Guide will share stories about the 120 Dukes who ruled the city from the palace, as well as the story of the famous lover, Giacamo Casanova, who escaped the palace prison. Do not miss out on this top attraction in Venice!
Visit Museo Correr and the Marciana Library (Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana). For your convenience, skip-the-line tickets to all attractions are included. The Museo Correr is one of the most important art and history museums in Venice, exploring Venetian life and culture over the centuries. The beautiful Marciana Library is a hidden gem of the Old Town with works by some of the greatest Italian masters, including Titan, Veronese and Tintoretto.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Guided tours of the Correr Museum and the Mariana Library are not included in the 2-hour option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace include a pre-booked time slot for entry. You can skip the line at the ticket xounter but not for the ticket and security checks at the entrance.
- Headphones/audio whisper systems will be provided for groups larger than 10 inside the Doge’s Palace.
- For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- 2-hour: Doge’s Palace
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Duration: 2 hours: This option includes skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace. See highlights of St. Mark’s Square.
,: including St. Mark’s Basilica (outside only).
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language – ITVE004. - 4H: Doge’s Palace & Correr Mus
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Duration: 4 hours: This option includes skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace, Correr Museum and Mariana Library.
,: See highlights of St. Mark’s Square.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language – ITVE004.
Skip-the-line Doge’s Palace, San Marco Venice Private Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Correr Museum and Marciana Library (4-hour option only)
- Private Tour of the Doge’s Palace, Correr Museum and Marciana Library –
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace (all options)
- Personalized experience with tips on the local restaurants, cafes and other points of interests
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- – (number of attraction depends on the selected option)
Not Included
- Tour of the Correr Museum and Marciana Library (in 2-hour tour)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Rosotravel – Italy City Tour.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Information for the customer (Know before you go)
• Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
• Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Guided tours of the Correr Museum and the Mariana Library are not included in the 2-hour option.
• Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge’s Palace include a pre-booked time slot for entry. You can skip the line at the ticket xounter but not for the ticket and security checks at the entrance.
• Headphones/audio whisper systems will be provided for groups larger than 10 inside the Doge’s Palace.
• For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
