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The Ducal Venice Tour: Walking Tour and Doge's Palace

Tour Duration
3hour
Mobile Voucher Accepted
Type
Collective
Language
Easy cancellation
Free & Easy Cancellation up to 7 days in advance for a full refund.

3‑hour guided walking tour through Venice’s heart

This Tour combine two of the most pospulars Tours of Venice: The Walking Tour of Venice with the Guided Visit to the famous Doge's Palace for a complete dive into Venice History!

Have a walk outdoors through the most characteristic and important distrcits in the history of Venice. This Tour will take you to the heart of famous Piazza San Marco for a complete overview of all main monuments, including the Basilica San Marco, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie.  From St. Mark you will then proceed towardsCampo Santa Maria Formosa and Campo San Giovanni e Paolo.On the way back to Saint's Mark square you will see the Marco Polo's House and Malibran Theater.

You will finally reach the Doge's Palace where you will enjoy a 1-Hour guided Visit that will get you closer to the Political Power of Venice.In his splendid apartment, plastered and plunged into hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of a republic with a thousand years of history.
You can also pass through the famous Bridge of Sighs and see the new prison.

 

HIGHLIGHTS

  • 3-Hour Walking Tour with English-Speaking Guide
  • Expert Guide in Venetian- Arts & Architecture
  • Overview of St. Mark's Square: Basilica, Palazzo Ducale, Bell Tower, Clock Tower and Procuratie
  • Visit of Santa Maria Formosa
  • Visit of Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo: The "Pantheon" of Venice
  • Walk by Marco Polo’s House and Malibran Theatre
  • Walk through Rialto & San Marco Main Streets including The Mercerie
  • 1-hour Guided-Visit of The Doge's Palace (Exterior & Interior)


MAP: Departure Point


Inclusion

    • Guided Walking tour covering the area of Saint Mark's Square and Castello
    • Guided Tour inside the Doge's Palace
    • Entrance fee and skip-the-line entrance to the Doge's Palace
    • Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
    • It is your responsibility to be punctual at the meeting point.
    • Late arrivals, no-shows, no refund!

Exclusion

    • Everything else not specifically outlined in the "What’s Included"

ACTIVITY SCHEDULE

Departure Location: Calle larga de l’Ascensione 1256 - 30124 San Marco next to the post office. Look for the yellow sign "Meeting point" on the wooden kiosk.
Departure Time: Daily at 9:00am
Please be at the starting point at 8:45am
Not operating December 25th and January 1st

Addition Info & FAQ

You Must Print and Present your Voucher to the Tour Guide before departure.
Meeting point 15 min before
Children under 6 are free; from 6, they pay the full ticket (document required).
In the case of "Acqua Alta" (High Tide), the Basilica and Saint Mark Square are normally flooded; this may cause delays and/or changes in the itinerary.

Policy Disclaimers

Inclusions: As outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Exclusions: Everything else not specifically outlined in the "Included in the Price"
Booking Fees: Please note that all reservations are subject to a 1.5% booking fee. This 1.5% Booking Fee, along with a 2.5% admin fee (4% in total), is never refundable..
Tour Operated By: For all escorted group activities, the name of the operating company and the contact information are provided within the voucher.

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