
Venice Walking Tour: The Amazing Doge's Palace
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Is Venice Walking Tour: The Amazing Doge's Palace worth booking?
Venice Walking Tour: The Amazing Doge's Palace is a 0.5-hour experience in Venice, Italy, from $39 per person. It scores 47 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4/5 rating across 23 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 47 / 100
- Rating
- 4/5 (23)
- Duration
- 0.5 hours
- From
- $39 per person
Explore the heart of Venice with an exclusive guided tour of the magnificent Doge's Palace. Skip the long lines and step into a world rich with history, where unspoken betrayals and political power once reigned. Guided b
What you get
About this experience
Explore the heart of Venice with an exclusive guided tour of the magnificent Doge's Palace. Skip the long lines and step into a world rich with history, where unspoken betrayals and political power once reigned. Guided by a master storyteller, wander through grand halls adorned with stunning works by Tintoretto and Veronese, and traverse the haunting Bridge of Sighs to feel the echoes of the past. This tour offers an in-depth look at both the glory and the shadows of Venice, including a chilling visit to the dungeons that held its most infamous prisoners. * Exclusive access to the Doge’s Palace, bypassing long wait times * Guided tour with a master storyteller for an immersive experience * Visit the Bridge of Sighs and learn about its historical significance * Explore the dark dungeons where secrets and stories were kept
What's included
Included
- Headseats for groups bigger than 10 people
- 1 hour guided tour
- Entrance ticket to the Doge's Palace and Correr Museum
- Local expert guide
Not included
- transport
- food and beverage
What you'll see and do
Palazzo Ducale
A masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture, once the seat of power of the Venetian Republic, where your guided tour brings centuries of history to life.
75 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Venice
Meet your host under the blue Clock Tower at the corner of St. Mark's Basilica, next to Bar Americano. The host will be holding a blue flag and wearing a blue t-shirt
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet your host under the blue Clock Tower at the corner of St. Mark's Basilica, next to Bar Americano. The host will be holding a blue flag and wearing a blue t-shirt
Options you can book
English Guided Tour
French Guided Tour
Doge's Palace and Gondola: French guided tour on the Saint Mark Square and the Doge's Palace (Basilica ticket not include)
Tickets and Audio Guide
Tickets with Audio Guide: Explore the magnificent Doge's Palace at your own pace, with an immersive audio guide that brings its rich history to life. NOT Guided Tour and NO Gondola: We will provide all the information for picking up the tickets at the meeting point.
Spanish Guided Tour
Doge's Palace and Gondola: Spanish guided tour on the Saint Mark Square and the Doge's Palace (Basilica ticket not include)
Italian Guided Tour
Doge's Palace and Gondola: Italian guided tour on the Saint Mark Square and the Doge's Palace (Basilica ticket not include)
Portuguese guided tour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- de, pt, en, it, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Italy Wonders SRLS
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Viator voucher is not your entry ticket. You will receive all the necessary information via email and Whatsapp.
- Visits inside the Doge’s Palace have a typical duration of 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the time spent exploring the various rooms and exhibitions.
- The tour runs even in light rain. Please note that during certain time of the year, high tide may occur. In that case, raised walkways are set up to allow access and disposable shoe covers can be purchased in front of the entrance.
- Please note that to use the audio guide, you must have a smartphone and headphones.
- Meeting time is subject to change; if this occurs, you will receive a call or message from the activity provider. Please provide your correct phone number and country code.
- If you select the audioguide option, please download the app to your phone in advance using Wi-Fi, as it will be used offline during the visit.
- During the summer season, please allow up to two hours to travel from the train station to Saint Mark’s Square, as water taxis are in high demand and delays are common due to heavy crowds.
- Please dress appropriately for a place of worship: shoulders and knees should be covered.
- If you wish to upgrade your tour with tickets to the Basilica, please contact us
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 23 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
23 verified traveler reviews for Venice Walking Tour: The Amazing Doge's Palace. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Viator NOT worthed.
Nothing funny about this Viator Trip! I absolutely definitely will be asking for my money back, and maybe and I mean maybe I will give Viator another try in the future since this was an absolute joke. The communication has said, the person will be wearing yellow shirt! Blue shirt, and 2 guys were no help with downloading the app to listen to the whatever you were going to hear about the Palace! They just dumped you at the door and Wam Bam Thank you man theyr gone no t responsible for anything. I am definitely going to ask for my money back either by Viator or my credits card company. Very unprofessional unhelpful and wasted our time.
via Viator
Our tour guide was very...
Our tour guide was very informative and everything was organized very well with timing of the gondola ride!
via Viator
Sad, sad experience
Not a tour , host never showed , sent tickets thru WhatsApp; no idea what we were supposed to do . Do not buy
via Viator
Great
FABULOUS, super recommended. Everything was great from the start to the end
via Tripadvisor
Terrible tour guide
The meeting place is a hassle to find with the number of people in the area. In very very small print, there was another tour company noted at the very bottom of the ticket info forwarded from Viator. The name of this company was never mentioned to us prior. When we checked with a tour guide with a blue flag as instructed, she informed us we were not on her tour. She sent us around the corner to find our tour. We shortly after discovered that we were on her tour. She sends me a picture and says this is where we are. We are not familiar with Venice! She was already in Doges Palace and we could not join the tour. We met up with the tour guide later and told her that we should have been on her tour. She did not apologize ( she was terrible!) but handed us our tickets and said we could still go on the tour (unguided!). The reason we purchased these tickets was for a guided tour!! I would really hesitate to book with Viator again. Don’t think I will.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 0.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $39 to $90
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 47
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Venice Walking Tour: The Amazing Doge's Palace: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Venice.
How much does Venice Walking Tour: The Amazing Doge's Palace cost?
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Prices start at $39 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Venice usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Venice Walking Tour: The Amazing Doge's Palace take?
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Plan for about 0.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Venice is not rushed.
Is Venice Walking Tour: The Amazing Doge's Palace worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 47 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4/5 across 23 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Venice, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Venice Walking Tour: The Amazing Doge's Palace?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Venice Walking Tour: The Amazing Doge's Palace suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Venice Walking Tour: The Amazing Doge's Palace?
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Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Venice can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Venice and add a light layer if any part of the 0.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Venice Walking Tour: The Amazing Doge's Palace start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Venice within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Venice?
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On Outty we rank every Venice experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Pasta and Tiramisu Cooking Class with Wine in Venice, Eating Venice Small Group Food & Drinks Tour, Venice Bacaro Food Tour: Eat and Drink like a Venetian. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Venice?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Venice?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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