The Golden Age of Venice: Inside the Doge's Palace
Overview
Step inside a legendary monument where supreme luxury masked absolute power. This guided tour is entirely dedicated to the majestic Doge’s Palace, offering an uninterrupted experience strictly within its historic walls.
Bypassing the long lines with an expert storyteller, you will enter the heart of a vanished empire. Your journey begins beneath the dazzling, gold-dripping ceilings of the Great Council Chamber, surrounded by monumental Renaissance masterpieces. Your guide will unveil the secret alliances and gripping scandals that shaped history from these very rooms.
The experience takes a dramatic turn as you descend into the chilling, historic stone dungeons within the complex. Stand inside the stark cells where secret tribunals sealed fates, and discover the exact corner where Casanova staged his legendary escape. A captivating plunge into the secrets locked inside the palace.
What's Included
- Correr Museum entry
- Skip-the-line Doge’s Palace ticket
- Licensed local guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Tips (optional)
- St. Mark’s Basilica tickets not included
Meeting Location
Doge's Palace
Piazza San Marco, 1, Venice 30124, 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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Doge's Palace
Admission Ticket Included
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
- [BRAND] voucher is not your entry ticket. You will receive all the necessary information via email and Whatsapp.
- Visits inside the Doge’s Palace have a typical duration of 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the time spent exploring the various rooms and exhibitions.
- The tour runs even in light rain. Please note that during certain time of the year, high tide may occur. In that case, raised walkways are set up to allow access and disposable shoe covers can be purchased in front of the entrance.
- Please note that to use the audio guide, you must have a smartphone and headphones.
- Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code.
- During the summer season, please allow up to two hours to travel from the train station to Saint Mark’s Square, as water taxis are in high demand and delays are common due to heavy crowds.
- If you wish to upgrade your experience with a Basilica entry ticket, please contact us
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-26153P151
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Average 4.46 out of 5 stars based on 13 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor
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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).
- Correr Museum entry.
- Skip-the-line Doge’s Palace ticket.
- Licensed local guide.
- Meals.
- transport.
- Tips (optional).
- St. Mark’s Basilica tickets not included.
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 The Golden Age of Venice: Inside the Doge's Palace is as follows:
- 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 The Golden Age of Venice: Inside the Doge’s 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
- Correr Museum entry
- Skip-the-line Doge’s Palace ticket
- Licensed local guide
- Meals
- Transport
- Tips (optional)
- St. Mark’s Basilica tickets not included
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
- Viator voucher is not your entry ticket. You will receive all the necessary information via email and Whatsapp.
- Visits inside the Doge’s Palace have a typical duration of 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the time spent exploring the various rooms and exhibitions.
- The tour runs even in light rain. Please note that during certain time of the year, high tide may occur. In that case, raised walkways are set up to allow access and disposable shoe covers can be purchased in front of the entrance.
- Please note that to use the audio guide, you must have a smartphone and headphones.
- Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code.
- During the summer season, please allow up to two hours to travel from the train station to Saint Mark’s Square, as water taxis are in high demand and delays are common due to heavy crowds.
- If you wish to upgrade your experience with a Basilica entry ticket, please contact us
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