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Venice: Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Square Guided Tour with Pre-reserved Tickets
Enjoy visiting the major highlights of the city in just two hours: the Doge’s Palace and St Mark’s Square. Choose a small group tour, and listen as local, expert guides regale you with the stories behind these top attractions. Meanwhile, pre-reserved, priority access tickets save you potentially hours of waiting in line.
Start in St Mark’s Square, where you’ll start getting acquainted with the city and its fascinating origins. Learn about its historical, social, and political importance as you stand in the most important public space in the city. Take in the Clock Tower and the Marble Lions, all part of St Mark’s rich history.
Follow your guide straight into the opulent Doge’s Palace with pre-reserved tickets. Bypass the long lines to explore the political heart of an Empire at a relaxed pace.
Learn about the supreme authority and wealth of the ruling Venetian Doges, as well as the Gothic architecture of this palazzo. Ask about the talented 14th-century sculptors who worked on the palace, and enjoy stunning views across the Lagoon as you exit this world-famous landmark.
Continue to the Old Prison, originally part of the Doge’s Palace, and learn why the New Prisons were built. You’ll also understand the significance of the Bridge of Sighs, another unmissable highlight of Venice.
Listen to the extraordinary tale of the famous Casanova and his life in Venice as you gaze across the Venice lagoon.
Say goodbye to your guide with enough knowledge to appreciate the rest of your stay in Venice in a deeper way.
Your admission ticket also includes entry to the Correr Museum on St Mark’s Square. The building was originally designed as a residence for Napoleon, and later became the Venetian residence of the King of Italy. Enjoy the Correr Museum at your own leisure after the tour has ended.
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- Visit the iconic Doge’s Palace in Venice on a small group or private guided tour
- Head in faster with pre-reserved tickets and bypass the longest lines
- Delve into Venetian history on a tour that showcases the highlights of the city
- See the opulent apartments and the Hall of the Great Council inside the Doge’s Palace
- Take a walk over the Bridge of Sighs and see the Old Prisons
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- Pre-reserved priority access tickets for the Doge’s Palace
- Expert local tour guides
- Small group or private tours for a more personalized experience
- Admission to Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana at your own leisure
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- Transport to the meeting spot
- Guided tour of the Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana
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- Acqua Alta (High Tide) in Venice can cause delays in entering the Doge’s Palace. Additionally, the palace authority may decide to suspend skip-the-line priority, especially around the months of October, November, and December.
- Please note that carrying any type of weapon or sharp objects, such as a knife, is not allowed for this tour.
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- Clients must arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour. This is due to the timed entry of the tickets.
- Tickets are timed and expire within 5 to 10 minutes.
- Please be advised that it is not possible to join the tour after it has commenced.
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We meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Our guide will be under the one with the winged lion on top. Your guide will have a signboard that says, “Walks In Europe”.