The lines for Doge's Palace Tours are notorious, and trying to book a great gondola tour on the same day is a recipe for vacation stress. Stop worrying! We have the expert-approved solution: a small-group Doges Palace Tour with guaranteed skip-the-line access, led by an English-speaking guide who brings its epic history, including the iconic Bridge of Sighs, to life. This Venice tour also includes a shared gondola ride along the Grand Canal to check off your Venice bucket list.
What's included
Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line tickets to Doge's Palace
Bridge of Sighs
Hall of the Great Council
Entrance to Correr Museum
New prisons
Hotel Pickup/ Drop Off
Gratuities
Itinerary
Meet your guide
Your tour begins at the meeting point in St. Mark's Square. You will explore the city's most famous public space and learn about its rich historical and political importance.
The Doge's Palace
Follow your guide directly into the opulent Doge's Palace using your skip-the-line tickets to bypass the long lines. You will explore the political heart of an empire and see the wealth and power of the Venetian Doges.
The Bridge of Sighs & Prisons
You will cross the unmissable Bridge of Sighs and continue to the Old and New Prisons.Here, you will discover the history behind the bridge's name and hear the extraordinary tale of Casanova's life in Venice.
Gondola Ride
The tour concludes with a classic Venetian gondola ride. Your guide will lead you to the nearby pier for a 30-minute journey through Venice’s picturesque canals and past hidden corners.
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Sat, 09 May 2026
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Guide was Good
Claudia L.
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April 30, 2026
Our guide was good but the hearing devices were terrible. If you can’t hear your guide then you lose the value of the guide. We saw many parts of the Doge Palace and the bridge of Sighs. The gondola ride is just that and nothing more. There is no commentary from the gondolier.
Tour and gondola
Desiree L.
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March 27, 2026
Had a great time at the dodge palace tour and learned a lot with the guide. Also, had access to the corredor museum. Now, the gondola ride was another story and I know this is not the tour guide fault (reason i gave full starts). During the gondola ride, the gondola man was very serious almost too bother to take us. No info provided during the trip. I ask some questions and he replied very dry. I try to take a picture from far and was told to sit down. My husband notice that the gondola was lower on one side so he shift a little to the opposite side to level it up and he was scolded…gondola ride experience was not as expected.
From Venice with Love!
Amber B.
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March 19, 2026
Great tour guide and tour of the Doge Palace! We learned a lot of information from her and the palace was stunning. The gondola ride was magical for our entire party!! I highly recommend The Tour Guy!
Silvana D.
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October 28, 2025
Waiting on resolution. Gondola ride was not included and tour operator was rude and non-responsive.
Classic Venice Dream
James M.
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October 10, 2025
Couldn’t ask for more: palace, Bridge of Sighs, gondola ride. All perfect.
Royal Escape
Willie C.
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October 07, 2025
Loved skipping the long lines! The Doge's Palace was so grand, and the guide was super funny. Ending with a gondola ride was pure magic.
Canal Serenity
Donna G.
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October 05, 2025
Perfect mix of culture and relaxation! We felt special skipping lines, hearing real stories, and gliding through the canals. Highly worth it.
Smile Through Venice
Matthew L.
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October 03, 2025
Pure joy throughout — skipping lines, hearing stories, gliding past Venice’s charm.
Beautiful Experience
David W.
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September 26, 2025
So glad we booked this! Small group, friendly guide, and that gondola ride across quiet waters was everything we imagined.
Bright Venice Afternoon
Alexander C.
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September 23, 2025
Sunlight made the palace shine. Gondola ride was warm, slow, and relaxing.
Bridge To Bliss
Juan K.
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September 19, 2025
Walked historic halls, crossed the Bridge of Sighs, and found pure bliss gliding through canals.
Casanova Tales
Matthew W.
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September 17, 2025
Hearing stories of Casanova while standing in the old prison was chilling! Great guide, small group, and smooth gondola experience.
Peace After Grandeur
Kayla O.
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September 15, 2025
Quiet gondola past bridges felt even better after the lively palace walkthrough.
Grand Views
Eric M.
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September 13, 2025
From golden ceilings to dreamy canals, every moment was wonderful. Guides were warm and funny, and we skipped all the long lines!
Hidden Corners
Maria E.
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September 11, 2025
Our guide showed us places we would’ve missed alone. Peaceful gondola finish was the perfect ending to a fun afternoon.
Venice In Layers
Denise H.
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September 09, 2025
Loved how the tour revealed history, beauty, and hidden corners. Gondola ride was icing on the cake.
Worth It
Sandra S.
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September 07, 2025
Great guide, great pace, and zero stress. The palace was breathtaking, and that gondola ride? Just magical.
Gondola Bliss
Russell H.
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September 05, 2025
The mix of history and romance was perfect. Learned so much about Venice while enjoying calm canal views.
Endless Photo Spots
Theresa A.
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September 03, 2025
Both palace and gondola ride gave amazing pictures. Will treasure them forever.
Story And Scenery
Gregory P.
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September 01, 2025
Guide mixed history with lovely views. Gondola gave us calm waters after exciting palace tour.
Palace Romance Waters
Corey R.
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August 30, 2025
The palace and gondola ride felt romantic. Perfect way to see Venice.
Palace Perfection
Karen O.
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August 28, 2025
The skip-the-line access made everything easy. The guide’s stories made the palace come alive. Ended with relaxing gondola vibes.
Fascinating Venice
Denise C.
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August 26, 2025
Such a wonderful tour! The guide knew everything and shared it in a fun way. Gondola ride made the whole trip even more special.
