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Doge's Palace Private Tour, Venice

E-Voucher Hotel Pick up included

Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    2 hours

  • Start time

    9:00am & 11:00am

  • Meeting Point
    Hotel pickup is included in the St Mark's area only. (Please mention your hotel details at the time of booking. If you do not have this information now, please contact the local activity operator 48 hours prior to the start of the tour with these details to reconfirm the pick-up time.)
  • Ending Point

    The tour ends in the centre of Venice.

Key Highlights

  • Explore one of the most fascinating buildings in Venice with a private guide
  • Discover the hidden history of the Doge's Palace
  • Both printed and smartphone vouchers accepted!
  • A private tour allows you maximum interaction with your guide

Overview

The Doge's Palace is arguably the most important building in Venice as it was the seat of the Government for centuries. On your own private tour, as you walk through its lavish chambers, learn more about the Doge and his counsellors who made Venice a modern, liberal state. But the most interesting part of this tour is the visit to the area that was closed to everyone but a few trusted men of the republic – the chancellor’s office where secret documents were stored, the torture chambers and the prison where Casanova was incarcerated.

This is a popular tour and often sells out. Should this tour not be available on your chosen date we may have availability for the regular group version of the tour. Please check USEFUL DOWNLOADS.  

Itinerary

Your private guide will meet you at your hotels in the St. Mark's area for your Doge's Palace Private Tour.

You will walk to the Doge's Palace for your tour of what is arguably Venice’s most important building, the Doge's Palace, the seat of the Government for centuries. See the lavish chambers and enter areas that were closed to everyone but a few trusted men of the republic. See the Chancellors Office where secret documents were kept and the Torture Chamber where enemies of the state would be tortured before the state inquisitors. You will also see the "I Piombi" Prisons, where among others, Casanova was imprisoned.

This is a private tour and can therefore be adapted to your interest, discuss your requirements with your guide on the day.

The tour ends in the centre of Venice.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • Entrance Fees to Doge's Palace and Secret Itinerary
  • Guided tour of the Doge's Palace
  • Guide available in English, German, French, Spanish & Italian languages

Exclusions

  • Food & drinks

Please note

Voucher Information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

Please call the local activity operator anytime between 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Saturday, at least a day prior to the start of the tour to confirm the departure details.

Your tour guide will be holding sign with your name written on it

Hotel pickup is available outside the St Mark's area for an additional fee of 33 Euros

Additional info

The confirmation voucher includes the local activity operator’s contact details and local telephone numbers at the destination. They will happily answer any logistical questions you may have.

Customer Reviews

  • Steve Wroe
    Best way to see Doges Palace

    Tour was a private tour of Doges Palace secret itineraries. We were two people with a guide who was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. We were allowed in in...

    United Kingdom
  • John Grafham
    Excellent service

    Laura met us outside the Doges Palace and gave us a brief history of the city before we were whisked past the waiting lines outside and through some of the splendor of the...

    United Kingdom
  • Rochelle R Farmer
    A wonderful tour of Doge's Palace

    Our group (5 adults, age 31-37) really enjoyed this tour. What an impressive building! We knew very little about the history of Venice and the Doge's Palace, but this tour...

    United States

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