Doge's Palace Tour: Explore Venetian History

Explore Venice’s history with a guided tour of Doge’s Palace and Bridge of Sighs. Discover opulent chambers, iconic symbols, and hidden secrets.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Doge’s Palace - Immerse yourself in the core of Venetian history with a guided tour led by experts through the stunning Doge’s Palace. Be amazed by the luxurious chambers, majestic staircases, and timeless artworks that once represented the might of the Venetian Republic. End the tour with a stroll across the legendary Bridge of Sighs, which leads…
What's Included
  • Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace
  • Entry to the Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons
  • Expert licensed tour guide
  • Headsets for better hearing (If needed)
What's Not Included
  • Food and beverages
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities ( optional )
  • Temporary exhibitions (may require additional tickets)
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through Venetian history with a guided tour of the stunning Doge’s Palace, led by an expert. Be captivated by the luxurious chambers, majestic staircases, and timeless artworks that once symbolized the might of the Venetian Republic. Conclude your visit with a stroll across the legendary Bridge of Sighs, which leads to the ancient…

Location
Piazzetta San Marco
Please meet our staff at Piazzetta S. Marco, 30100 Venezia VE, near the Colonna di San Marco. Our staff will be waiting for you with a blue flag saying "Doooing Experience." Please make sure to arrive no later than 20 minutes before the activity starts
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Trisha_b
Mar 13, 2026
Doges Palace with David - We had a wonderful tour, David was awesome and very knowledgeable about the history of Venice. The palace was amazing and we thank you for sharing this wonderful place.
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Sabrina_f
Jan 7, 2026
It was a very... - It was a very interesting visit and our guide Arianna Lovato was very passionate in her explanations
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Patrick_k
Jan 2, 2026
Great insights to Venice - This was a great way to visit the Doge’s Palace. Our guide was really engaging and knowledgeable. Learned so much about the building and the history of Venice.
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Melissa_c
Sep 23, 2025
Fantastic tour! A must see and do experience - Wow what an amazing tour really didn't know what to expect and we were so thrilled Our tour guide Franchesca was so welcoming and informative Such a personal tour Brava'!!!!! I highly recommend
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Z1606gcsilviaa
Sep 8, 2025
Wonderful experience! - I visited the Doge's Palace with my family and we took the guided tour that also included the Bridge of Sighs. It was a wonderful experience! The guide was very knowledgeable and engaging, even for the kids. Everything was well organized, interesting, and full of history. I highly recommend it!
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K9607rvmarys
Aug 25, 2025
Excellent Tour of the Doge’s Palace ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Our tour of the Doge’s Palace and the Bridge of Sighs was a fantastic experience! Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and made the history come alive. A big thank you as well to Doooing for being so professional and organized—everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommended!
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Lemuel_l
Aug 17, 2025
Insightful history of Venice - Anna was insightful and had extensive experience with history. Thoroughly enjoyed the Private Tour thank you!
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Plug_p
Oct 25, 2025
It was fine… - I tried 2 radios and two ear sets. Neither worked so I just hung close to the guide. She spoke the facts with studied reserve. Just the facts no stories or antidotes to make it it particularly entertaining. She was a good guide just studied and removed.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).