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Inside the Doge’s Palace: Venice’s Seat of Power (Tickets Not Included)
1213 reviews
1.5 hours | skip the line tours | Venice
Step inside the Doge’s Palace and uncover the power, politics, and artistry that shaped Venice. With your local host leading the way, you’ll explore iconic sites like the Giants’ Staircase, Golden Staircase, and the awe-inspiring Chamber of the Great Council—all brought to life with rich stories and hidden details. Skip the lines, skip the crowds, and experience this legendary palace through a local’s eyes.
Important: Entry tickets to the Doge's Palace are not included in this tour. Guests need to purchase them in advance.
"We thoroughly enjoyed our three hours with Alessandro as we began our trip to Venice. He is a passionate historian and teacher. His energy and pace were perfect. We gained a great appreciation of Venetian history, culture, and values, and we appreciated that he knew exactly where to spend extra time to tell stories and ask questions, when to keep walking, and also when to stop for an espresso. He was engaging and deeply knowledgeable. We would highly recommend touring with Alessandro!"
CatherineAbout local AlessandroVenice, February 24, 2026
5.0
Venice highlights
"Everything worked out perfect! After booking over Withlocals Lucia already sent me links how to book the right tickets! The 3 hour tour itself was very interesting, she knew everything about the long history of Venice! Also after the tour she organized trips for us and gave us a lot of good recommendations. She was always reachable making sure we had the best time in Venice! Thank you so much Lucia!!!
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"Wonderful time spent touring St Marks Basílica and Doges Palace with Roko. Very knowledgeable, friendly guide. We learned a lot. Generous with information on lunch and dinner options. Great guy! Highly recommend."
Step beyond the velvet ropes and into the heart of Venetian history. The magnificent Doge's Palace awaits, filled with tales of power, art, and intrigue. A private Doge's Palace tour is the key to unlocking it all.
History of the Doge's Palace
For over 1,000 years, the Doge's Palace was the heart of the Venetian Republic. It wasn't just a home, but the center of government, justice, and power, shaping the history of Venice and the world.
Casanova's Escape from Doge's Palace
Imagine walking the same halls as Giacomo Casanova, the famous adventurer and lover. He was imprisoned in the Doge's Palace but managed a daring and legendary escape from its rooftop prison in 1756.
Art & Culture in the Doge's Palace
Inside the Doge's Palace, gaze upon Tintoretto's 'Il Paradiso,' one of the largest canvas paintings ever created. This masterpiece symbolizes the rich artistic culture that flourished under Venetian rule.
The Famous Bridge of Sighs
Crossing the iconic Bridge of Sighs connected the Doge's Palace to the New Prison. It's said that prisoners would sigh as they caught their last glimpse of beautiful Venice through its windows.
A Venetian Spritz Near the Palace
After exploring the grandeur of the Doge's Palace, do as the Venetians do! Relax at a nearby bacaro (a local bar) with a cicchetto (small snack) and a refreshing glass of spritz, the city's classic drink.
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Doge's Palace and St. Mark's square Family friendly tour, Fun and treasure hunt
154 reviews
2 hours | city highlight tours | Venice
You and your family get to travel back through time and history, discovering symbols and secrets and solving many mysteries during an exciting treasure hunt in the majestic Doge's Palace! No need to wait in line as your host can pre-buy a skip the line ticket for you and your little ones!
Venetian Majesty: Private Tour of St. Mark’s Basilica including Terrace and Doge’s Palace (Tickets not Included)
1185 reviews
3 hours | skip the line tours | Venice
Experience the splendor of Venice like never before on a private tour that unveils the history and artistry of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. With a local art historian as your guide, skip the lines and delve into the heart of Venetian power and faith.
Important: Entry tickets to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace are not included in this tour. Guests need to purchase them in advance.
"Nicoletta was a fantastic guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable and flexible. She answered questions about other paintings not on our stop, gave recommendations for seeing other sites and was a pleasure to be with!"
"My wife and I had a walking tour with Elisabetta some years ago, so when she had the good fortune to visit Venice with three of her girlfriends, she was delighted to book a personal guided tour of St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace with her. It was such a treat and Elisabetta kindly offered to split the tour into two halves, with a lunch break in the middle. My wife and I are looking forward to our next Venetian vacation, and we plan to book another guided tour that will show us some of the places that we don’t yet know.
Many thx, Elisabetta!"
AnnemarieAbout local ElisabettaVenice, October 6, 2025
5.0
Rocco the great
"Super tour. A lot of passion and knowledge "
AnneMarieAbout local roccoVenice, October 18, 2025
4.5
Great tour
"A great tour with Mina - great insight and information to share. We all enjoyed it very much and learnt a lot. "
"Hello, we booked a private tour with Rocco to visit the cathedral and the palace. We had a wonderful 3 hours with him! He is so knowledgeable and kept us engaged and interested the entire time. It is like taking a tour from a art and history phd....he is full of stories and history and very passionate about Venice. Thank you so much Rocco we learned so much from you and we had a wonderful time together! "
"Mina was an excellent guide. He was a great storyteller and was knowledgeable about the history of the Basilica and Doges Palace. The tour was appropriately paced, accommodating the needs of my family and attentive to each of us. Mina has a lovely personality, and we would be excited to work with him again."
"We had a great morning tour of St Marks and the Doge’s Palace with Mina. He is very knowledgeable and does not rush you through the sites. He is very personable and way to chat with and has no problem answering our questions and entertained with interesting and amusing anecdotes. I highly recommend seeing the sites with Mina. "
Tom and BarbaraAbout local MinaVenice, September 15, 2025
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