Guided tour of the Doge's Palace with access to Casanova prison
Overview
The Doge's Palace is the most important example of Gothic architecture in Venice. Access the interior through the Porta del Frumento, overlooking the Venetian Lagoon. As the residence of the Doge, it served as a governmental seat, a court of justice, and a symbol of the Republic's power. Founded after 812 and rebuilt multiple times due to fires, it became a museum after Venice was annexed to the Kingdom of Italy and now houses the Civic Museum of the Doge's Palace.
The visit starts at the inner courtyard with its monumental facades and Gothic colonnade. Admire the Giant's Staircase, featuring Mars and Neptune by Jacopo Sansovino, before heading to the first floor. There, see the Sala del Maggior Consiglio where the Great Council met. Finally, explore the prisons via the Bridge of Sighs, offering a stunning view of the lagoon and the silhouette of Giudecca.
What's Included
- Entrance tickets Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
- Entrance tickets Museo Correr and National Archaeological Museum of Venice
- Professional guide
- Food and drink
- Transport
Meeting Location
Campo San Zaccaria
30122 Venezia VE, 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
Doge's Palace
2 hours 15 minutes • 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- "Skip the Line" means that instead of waiting in the normal long queue, the customer enters a fast, priority queue, together with the other customers who have chosen this option
- This tour is shared
- If the chosen time is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day. These changes do not depend on us. Therefore, when making the reservation you are aware of this possibility, we will not accept subsequent complaints or refund requests. Example: If you choose the 12:00 time slot and the Palace ticket office closes at that time, you will be transferred to the first available time slot, 15:45
- Important notice for last minute bookings (same day or overnight): in case of lack of spaces, the customer will be accommodated the day following the booked date.
- Please leave a Whatsapp number where you will be contacted by our support once you have booked the tour with us
- Due to security checks, there may be queues to access the Doge's Palace.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided tour of the Doge’s Palace with access to Casanova prison?
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Activity code: C-414004P11
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Boat Tours 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).
- Entrance tickets Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana.
- Entrance tickets Museo Correr and National Archaeological Museum of Venice.
- Professional guide.
- Food and drink.
- Transport.
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided tour of the Doge's Palace with access to Casanova prison 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 Guided tour of the Doge's Palace with access to Casanova prison will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. 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
- Entrance tickets Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
- Entrance tickets Museo Correr and National Archaeological Museum of Venice
- Professional guide
- Food and drink
- Transport
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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- "Skip the Line" means that instead of waiting in the normal long queue, the customer enters a fast, priority queue, together with the other customers who have chosen this option
- This tour is shared
- If the chosen time is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day. These changes do not depend on us. Therefore, when making the reservation you are aware of this possibility, we will not accept subsequent complaints or refund requests. Example: If you choose the 12:00 time slot and the Palace ticket office closes at that time, you will be transferred to the first available time slot, 15:45
- Important notice for last minute bookings (same day or overnight): in case of lack of spaces, the customer will be accommodated the day following the booked date.
- Please leave a Whatsapp number where you will be contacted by our support once you have booked the tour with us
- Due to security checks, there may be queues to access the Doge's Palace.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
