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Venice Gondola ride with Skip the Line Doge's Palace tour

12 Reviews 4.33 out of 5 stars Based on 12 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Venice, Italy
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On average, this is booked 26 (0) days in advance.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish
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Overview

• Shared 30 min gondola ride through the smaller canals
• Discover the history of the famous Doge's Palace;
• Admire the world′s largest oil painting by Tintoretto;
• View the impressive halls of the Sala del Maggior Consiglio;
• Visit the prisons of the Doge's Palace by crossing the Bridge of Sighs;
• Pick up from centrally located meeting point;
• Live audio commentary.

What's Included

  • Access to the monumental rooms of Marciana National Library
  • Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
  • 30 min shared gondola ride
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off;
  • Food and drink;
  • Optional gratuities;
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Calle larga de l'Ascension
30124 Venezia VE, Italy

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Piazza San Marco
1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

The tour will end outside the Doge's Palace

What To Expect

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Gondola Bauer

Meet the Turive assistant at 14.45 in front of the wooden kiosk in calle larga de l'Ascension. At 15.00 start your classic gondola ride (30 min) from campo San Moisè
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Doge's Palace

Meet again the Turive assistant at 15.30 in calle larga de l'Ascension. The second part of the tour will start at 15.45 Discover the Doge's Palace, the historical seat of the most important political power of the Serene Venetian Republic.Once inside the Palace, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic, whilst surrounded by hundreds of artistic masterpieces and discover the political history of Venice and its people. You will be able to admire the paintings realized by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto. Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons. The bridge was given its name by the English poet Lord Byron, probably referring to the last breath of the prisoners, who had their last view of the lagoon and of Venice from the window of this bridge, before they were to be imprisioned.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Museo Correr (pass by)

At the end of the tour, keep your Doge's Palace ticket to visit on your own: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's square, opposite side of the Saint Mark's Basilica.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible;
  • Backpacks are NOT allowed inside the Doge's Palace;
  • This tour operates rain or shine;

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: Will I get seasick on Venice Gondola ride with Skip the Line Doge’s Palace tour?

A: 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. Read more Feb 2023

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-3303P49

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Access to the monumental rooms of Marciana National Library
  • Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
  • 30 min shared gondola ride
  • Access to the Armory
  • Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
  • Pre-reserved tickets for Doge's Palace (€35)
  • Access to the Correr Museum
  • Access to Bridge of Sighs
  • Access to the National Archaeological Museum
  • Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Doge's Palace
  • Professional local guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off;
  • Food and drink;
  • Optional gratuities;
  • Secret itineraries
  • The Hidden Treasures of the Doge
  • The gondola is not guided

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time;
  • This tour is not suitable if you have limited mobility;
  • This activity is not wheelchair accessible;
  • Backpacks are NOT allowed inside the Doge's Palace;
  • This tour operates rain or shine;
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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