Venice Canals & Doge's Palace
Overview
Glide through Venice's hidden canals by private gondola, then explore the Doge's Palace with a historian who brings the Republic's dark secrets to life.
Highlights
- Private gondola through hidden back canals
- Expert guided tour of the Doge's Palace
- Cross the Bridge of Sighs
- Visit the palace prisons rarely seen by tourists
- Small group for an intimate experience
Included
- Private gondola (shared with group)
- Doge's Palace guided tour
- Skip-the-line entrance
- Small group (max 8 guests)
- Art historian guide
Not Included
- Water taxi transfers
- Food and drinks
- Travel insurance
Itinerary
1
Hidden Canal Gondola
We begin away from the Grand Canal's tourist traffic. Your gondolier navigates quiet residential waterways as your guide narrates the city's mercantile history.
2
Doge's Palace
The seat of Venetian power for a thousand years. Your guide reveals the politics, art and intrigue behind every gilded ceiling and shadowed corridor.
3
The Prison & Bridge of Sighs
Descend to the palace prisons and cross the Bridge of Sighs — so named for the last view of Venice condemned prisoners would ever see.