Gondola ride and skip the line tour of Doge's Palace with authorised local guide

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AdultsAge 18+

Summary

Duration2h

GroupShared

Languages🇬🇧🇫🇷🇪🇸🇩🇪

PriceFrom €105

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The tour begins with a charming gondola ride along peaceful inner canals and onto the Grand Canal, offering a privileged view of Venice and its timeless atmosphere.
The experience continues with a guided visit to the Doge’s Palace, the former residence of the Doge and the prestigious seat of political and judicial power in the Venetian Republic. As we explore its monumental halls, magnificent staircases and richly decorated rooms, we will discover the stories, personalities and secrets behind one of the most powerful institutions in European history.
An experience combining the romantic charm of a gondola ride with the artistic and historical grandeur of the political heart of the Venetian Republic.

Itinerary

10:45
Meeting point — Calle Larga dell’Ascensione
Guests must arrive 15 minutes before the tour starts.
11:00–11:30
Gondola ride — 30 minutes
Enjoy a charming ride through Venice’s inner canals and along the Grand Canal, admiring the city and its historic palaces from the water.
11:30–11:45
Break and transfer
Scheduled interval between the end of the gondola ride and the start of the Doge’s Palace visit.
11:45–13:00
Guided visit to the Doge’s Palace — 1 hour and 15 minutes
Discover the history of the Venetian Republic as you explore the palace’s monumental halls, institutional rooms and works of art in this former centre of political and judicial power.
13:00
End of the tour

Doge's Palace guided tour. Entry ticket to the Doge's Palace with a visit to the Bridge of Sighs and the New Prisons
gondola ride
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
tip or gratuity
food or drinks

Meeting point

Calle larga de l'Ascension

At the meeting point please look for the yellow sign 'MEETING POINT'

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Coordinates: 45.4334943, 12.3371051

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Important notes

The tour is subject to weather conditions.

In case of high tide Saint Mark's Square are normally flooded. This may cause delays or changes on the program of the tour.
Not accessible for people in wheelchair and with mobility difficulties.
The gondola tour is shared, so there may be other people on the gondola with you. Each gondola can accommodate up to a maximum of 5 people: for bookings of more than 5 people, the group will be divided into two or more gondolas.

Before you go

The meeting point is in Calle Larga de l'Ascension. At the meeting point please look for the yellow sign 'MEETING POINT'
Please ensure you arrive at the meeting point at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.
Gondola ride will not operate in case of bad weather. The tour is not accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
Supplier can be reached at number +39 041 8877560 (from 9.00am to 5.30 pm from Monday to Friday). Out office hours (only for emergency) +39 3484418829.

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