This tour will take you into the heart of Venice and its symbol: the Doge's Palace The tour is divided into two parts and it will take us to discover the places and history of the Venice of the Doges. Your guide will take you to discover the hidden corners and let you learn interesting facts about life in a city of water, as well as about Venice's past. Once left the most crowded streets (called "calli"), we will enjoy the peace of a more hidden Venice. In the second part of the tour, you will visit the Doge’s Palace and the halls of power, immersing yourself in medieval Europe among the stuccoed halls and hundreds of masterpieces.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 22.
Leave the crowds behind as you reach Santa Maria Formosa, one of Venice’s most charming and authentic squares, surrounded by historic palaces and the beautiful church designed during the Renaissance period.
Continue to Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo, one of the largest squares in Venice, dominated by the monumental church known as the burial place of many Venetian Doges and considered the “Pantheon of Venice.”
Pass by the historic Malibran Theater, dedicated to the famous opera singer Maria Malibran, and discover the rich musical and theatrical traditions of the city.
Corte del Milion
Finally, stroll along the lively Mercerie, Venice’s ancient commercial streets lined with shops and boutiques, historically connecting Rialto Bridge to St. Mark’s Square and still considered the heart of Venetian daily life.
Finally, enter the magnificent Doge’s Palace, the political heart of the Venetian Republic for centuries. Explore its richly decorated halls, grand institutional chambers, and masterpieces by artists such as Tintoretto and Veronese. Walk across the famous Bridge of Sighs and discover the prisons, while learning about the fascinating history of Venetian justice and government.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Venice Walking Experience & Doge's Palace guided tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $109 per person for this Venice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 9:15 AM.
Children aged 6–14 pay from $90, adults from $109. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet by Campo San Zaccaria, 4683/G. Check-in with our staff at the shop opposite the Church of San Zaccaria. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Park Viaggi.
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Excellent and beautifully displayed exhibits. You need 3 to 3 hours to do justice to the extensive displays. The prisons alone are worth the visit - and of course a g to grill to walk across the Bridge of Sighs. The room descriptions and audio guide could be improved, so it is worthwhile doing some research beforehand
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