Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace Tour & Venice Gondola Ride
Overview
A tour to explore the Venice of the Doges through its symbolic palace and a pleasant gondola ride.
The tour is composed of two parts: the first one consists of a gondola ride on the Grand Canal and hidden canals around St. Mark's area, while during the second part of the tour you will visit the famous Doge’s Palace.
What's Included
- Skip the line entrance ticket to the Doge's Palace
- 25/30 minutes of shared gondola ride
- Personal headsets
- Boarding assistance for the gondola
- Qualified guide for the Doge's Palace part
- Hotel pick-up/drop off
- Food and beverage
- Explanations during the gondola ride
Meeting Location
Calle larga de l'Ascension
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free
Calle larga de l'Ascension (pass by)
Canal Grande
25 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Doge's Palace
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
- Please note that some areas of the Doge's Palace include historic stairways and may not be fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.
- Please note that one gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 passengers
- It is possible that someone would not be seated in the desired place next to their partner, due to organizational and weight distribution
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Skip-the-Line Doge’s Palace Tour & Venice Gondola Ride?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-25993P85
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- Skip the line entrance ticket to the Doge's Palace.
- 25/30 minutes of shared gondola ride.
- Personal headsets.
- Boarding assistance for the gondola.
- Qualified guide for the Doge's Palace part.
- Hotel pick-up/drop off.
- Food and beverage.
- Explanations during the gondola ride.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace Tour & Venice Gondola Ride is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-Line Doge’s Palace Tour & Venice Gondola Ride will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip the line entrance ticket to the Doge's Palace
- 25/30 minutes of shared gondola ride
- Personal headsets
- Boarding assistance for the gondola
- Qualified guide for the Doge's Palace part
- Hotel pick-up/drop off
- Food and beverage
- Explanations during the gondola ride
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
- Please note that some areas of the Doge's Palace include historic stairways and may not be fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility.
- Please note that one gondola can accommodate a maximum of 5 passengers
- It is possible that someone would not be seated in the desired place next to their partner, due to organizational and weight distribution
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 travelers
