Venice Gondola ride with Skip the Line Doge's Palace tour
Overview
• 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.
What's Included
- Access to the monumental rooms of Marciana National Library
- Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
- 30 min shared gondola ride
- Access to the Armory
- Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
- Pre-reserved tickets for Doge's Palace (€35)
- Access to the Correr Museum
- Access to Bridge of Sighs
- Access to the National Archaeological Museum
- Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Doge's Palace
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off;
- Food and drink;
- Optional gratuities;
- Secret itineraries
- The Hidden Treasures of the Doge
- The gondola is not guided
Meeting Location
Calle larga de l'Ascension
30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Piazza San Marco
1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
The tour will end outside the Doge's Palace
What To Expect
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Gondola Bauer
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Doge's Palace
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Museo Correr (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: Will I get seasick on Venice Gondola ride with Skip the Line Doge’s Palace tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-3303P49
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Average 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 12 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- 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 (CET).
- Access to the monumental rooms of Marciana National Library.
- Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary.
- 30 min shared gondola ride.
- Access to the Armory.
- Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German.
- Pre-reserved tickets for Doge's Palace (€35).
- Access to the Correr Museum.
- Access to Bridge of Sighs.
- Access to the National Archaeological Museum.
- Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Doge's Palace.
- Professional local guide.
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off;.
- Food and drink;.
- Optional gratuities;.
- Secret itineraries.
- The Hidden Treasures of the Doge.
- The gondola is not guided.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Venice Gondola ride with Skip the Line Doge's Palace tour is as follows:
- 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 Venice Gondola ride with Skip the Line Doge’s Palace tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Access to the monumental rooms of Marciana National Library
- Personal audio system and headset for tour commentary
- 30 min shared gondola ride
- Access to the Armory
- Live tour commentary provided in English, French, Spanish or German
- Pre-reserved tickets for Doge's Palace (€35)
- Access to the Correr Museum
- Access to Bridge of Sighs
- Access to the National Archaeological Museum
- Skip the line entrance and guided tour to the Doge's Palace
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off;
- Food and drink;
- Optional gratuities;
- Secret itineraries
- The Hidden Treasures of the Doge
- The gondola is not guided
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
