Why choose this tour ?
• Shared 30 min gondola ride through the smaller canals • Discover the history of the famous Doge's Palace; • Admire the world′s largest oil painting by Tintoretto; • View the impressive halls of the Sala del Maggior Consiglio; • Visit the prisons of the Doge's Palace by crossing the Bridge of Sighs; • Pick up from centrally located meeting point; • Live audio commentary.
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What makes Venice Gondola ride with Skip the Line Doge's Palace tour a unique experience ?
Meet the Turive assistant at 14.45 in front of the wooden kiosk in calle larga de l'Ascension. At 15.00 start your classic gondola ride (30 min) from campo San Moisè
Meet again the Turive assistant at 15.30 in calle larga de l'Ascension. The second part of the tour will start at 15.45 Discover the Doge's Palace, the historical seat of the most important political power of the Serene Venetian Republic. Once inside the Palace, you will visit the halls where the Duke (Doge) and his Council controlled the fate of the Serene Republic, whilst surrounded by hundreds of artistic masterpieces and discover the political history of Venice and its people. You will be able to admire the paintings realized by some of the most important artists of the Italian Renaissance, amongst them, the world's largest oil painting by Tintoretto. Passing through the famous Bridge of Sighs, you will reach the new prisons. The bridge was given its name by the English poet Lord Byron, probably referring to the last breath of the prisoners, who had their last view of the lagoon and of Venice from the window of this bridge, before they were to be imprisioned.
At the end of the tour, keep your Doge's Palace ticket to visit on your own: Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana in Saint Mark's square, opposite side of the Saint Mark's Basilica.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Check-in is 15 minutes prior to booked tour start time;
- This tour is not suitable if you have limited mobility;
- This activity is not wheelchair accessible;
- Backpacks are NOT allowed inside the Doge's Palace;
- This tour operates rain or shine;
- 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
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- GERMAN
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German tour : Show your voucher twice, one for the gondola and one for the Doge's palace tour (same meeting point for both tours) - ENGLISH
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English tour: Show your voucher twice, one for the gondola and one for the Doge's palace tour (same meeting point for both tours) - ITALIAN
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Italian tour: Show your voucher twice, one for the gondola and one for the Doge's palace tour (same meeting point for both tours) - FRENCH
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French tour : Show your voucher twice, one for the gondola and one for the Doge's palace tour (same meeting point for both tours) - SPANISH
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Spanish tour: Show your voucher twice, one for the gondola and one for the Doge's palace tour (same meeting point for both tours)
Venice Gondola ride with Skip the Line Doge's Palace tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- 30 min shared gondola ride
- Guided Tour of the Doge's Palace;
- Live tour commentary provided;
- Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary.
Not Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off;
- Food and drink;
- Optional gratuities;
- Hidden itineraries in the Doge's Palace.
- The gondola is not guided
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Venice Events srl.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
MEETING POINT: 15 min before in Calle larga de l’Ascension 1258 - 30124 next to the post office San Marco (opposite side of the Saint Marks Basilica). Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" on the wooden kiosk. Show your voucher to the Turive assistant. Show your voucher twice, one for the gondola and one for the Doge's palace tour APRIL - OCTOBER Morning: 11.00-11.30 Gondola 11.45-13.00 Doge's Palace Afternoon: 15.00-15.30 Gondola 15.45-17.00 Doge's Palace NOVEMBER - MARCH Morning (no afternoon option) 11.00-11.30 Gondola 11.45-13.00 Doge's Palace • Please be at the meeting point 15 min before the departure time; • Backpacks and large bags are NOT allowed inside the Doge's Palace; • Parents will need to have an ID for the children on the date of travel to prove they are under 6; • Not wheelchair accessible. It is your responsibility to be at the meeting point punctually. All the late arrivals or no show are NO REFUND. Emergency Number: Office 0039 041 5239979
