Kingly Venice: Doge's Palace & Royal Palace
Overview
Discover the Doge's Palace like never before with our exclusive guided tour. Tired of long lines like at airport security? Skip them and dive straight into Venetian history, picturing yourself as a guest of the Doge, walking through grand halls filled with opulence and secrets. This isn't just a tour; it's an invitation to step into the shoes of past rulers of one of the most powerful empires the world has known.
The Doge's Palace was more than a residence—it was the nerve center of a republic that shaped history. Picture the grandeur of the White House meeting the intrigue of "House of Cards." With a local guide, explore chambers of power, where gold-plated rooms witnessed decisions that ruled the Mediterranean. If Bill Gates had been around, he’d have admired the strategic brilliance behind these walls.
Hear stories of Casanova’s legendary escape, secret trials in hidden rooms, and political backstabbing that would give James Bond a run for his money
What's Included
- Skip the line pass for St. Mark's Square Museums (Marciana Library is closed on Sundays)
- Skip the line ticket to Doge's Palace
- Unique VR Experience - Discover Venice in the past
- Royal Palace Ticket - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dance Hall)
- Lunch (if option is selected)
- Doge’s Palace guided tour by a qualified guide
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pick-up & Drop-off
- Guided Tour to St. Mark's Square Museums
- Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Doge's Palace
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Museo Correr
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
Protecting you
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- The customers health is the most important matter for us, the tour operates in according to the Covid-19 National directives in order to guarantee the experiences in a safe environment.
- All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after; otherwise, it will be refunded)
- For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace, the storage service is available inside the Palace and it is free of charge.
- Please note that the Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
- 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 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Kingly Venice: Doge’s Palace & Royal Palace?
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Activity code: C-21441P18
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- 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 (CEST).
- Skip the line pass for St. Mark's Square Museums (Marciana Library is closed on Sundays).
- Skip the line ticket to Doge's Palace.
- Unique VR Experience - Discover Venice in the past.
- Royal Palace Ticket - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dance Hall).
- Lunch (if option is selected).
- Doge’s Palace guided tour by a qualified guide.
- Professional local guide.
- Hotel pick-up & Drop-off.
- Guided Tour to St. Mark's Square Museums.
- Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum.
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 Kingly Venice: Doge's Palace & Royal Palace is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- The customers health is the most important matter for us, the tour operates in according to the Covid-19 National directives in order to guarantee the experiences in a safe environment.
- All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kingly Venice: Doge's Palace & Royal Palace will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. 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 2024What's Included
- Skip the line pass for St. Mark's Square Museums (Marciana Library is closed on Sundays)
- Skip the line ticket to Doge's Palace
- Unique VR Experience - Discover Venice in the past
- Royal Palace Ticket - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dance Hall)
- Lunch (if option is selected)
- Doge’s Palace guided tour by a qualified guide
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pick-up & Drop-off
- Guided Tour to St. Mark's Square Museums
- Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- The customers health is the most important matter for us, the tour operates in according to the Covid-19 National directives in order to guarantee the experiences in a safe environment.
- All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after; otherwise, it will be refunded)
- For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace, the storage service is available inside the Palace and it is free of charge.
- Please note that the Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
- 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 15 travelers
- Operated by a business
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