Skip-the-line Doge’s Palace, San Marco Venice Private Tour
Overview
Enjoy an in-depth & personal tour of the Doge’s Palace, an iconic landmark of San Marco Square, the former seat of Venetian government & prison. See works by Veronese, Titian & Tintoretto. Optional: visit the Correr Museum & the Marciana Library
Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs & interests:
2-hour: Doge's Palace
This option includes skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace. See highlights of St. Mark's Square, including St. Mark's Basilica(outside only).
4-hour: Doge's Palace & Correr Museum
This option includes skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace, Correr Museum & Mariana Library. See highlights of St. Mark's Square.
Join us on a private tour of the Doge’s Palace(Palazzo Ducale) one of the most prominent symbols of Venice. Explore the beautiful palace interiors with an Expert Guide to discover nearly 1,000 years of history & heritage hidden within these walls. Immerse yourself in the story of the City of Water, its rulers & ordinary citizens.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Correr Museum and Marciana Library (4-hour option only)
- Private Tour of the Doge's Palace, Correr Museum and Marciana Library -
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (all options)
- Personalized experience with tips on the local restaurants, cafes and other points of interests
- - (number of attraction depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Tour of the Correr Museum and Marciana Library (in 2-hour tour)
Meeting Location
Riva degli Schiavoni
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
Hotel Savoia & Jolanda
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Doge's Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Saint Mark's Basilica
50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Doge's Palace
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Guided tours of the Correr Museum and the Mariana Library are not included in the 2-hour option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace include a pre-booked time slot for entry. You can skip the line at the ticket xounter but not for the ticket and security checks at the entrance.
- Headphones/audio whisper systems will be provided for groups larger than 10 inside the Doge's Palace.
- For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-332537P559
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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).
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Correr Museum and Marciana Library (4-hour option only).
- Private Tour of the Doge's Palace, Correr Museum and Marciana Library -.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (all options).
- Personalized experience with tips on the local restaurants, cafes and other points of interests.
- - (number of attraction depends on the selected option).
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice.
- Tour of the Correr Museum and Marciana Library (in 2-hour tour).
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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 Skip-the-line Doge’s Palace, San Marco Venice Private Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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 Skip-the-line Doge’s Palace, San Marco Venice Private Tour 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
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Correr Museum and Marciana Library (4-hour option only)
- Private Tour of the Doge's Palace, Correr Museum and Marciana Library -
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (all options)
- Personalized experience with tips on the local restaurants, cafes and other points of interests
- - (number of attraction depends on the selected option)
- 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
- Tour of the Correr Museum and Marciana Library (in 2-hour tour)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Please check your email the day before the tour for important information.
- Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Guided tours of the Correr Museum and the Mariana Library are not included in the 2-hour option.
- Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace include a pre-booked time slot for entry. You can skip the line at the ticket xounter but not for the ticket and security checks at the entrance.
- Headphones/audio whisper systems will be provided for groups larger than 10 inside the Doge's Palace.
- For the best experience, we will limit the group size to 25 guests per guide, so that everyone can get personal attention, ask questions and hear commentary clearly. The price will be higher if you need more than 1 guide.
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
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