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Rialto Offbeat Walk & Blooming Grand Canal Palace

2 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Explore Venice from a fresh perspective with a guided walking tour that blends history and originality, combining the classic with the unexpected

Discover one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks with skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace, in the heart of St. Mark’s Square. 

Step inside the palace that once stood at the center of the Venetian Republic and explore a masterpiece where art, power, and history meet. Wander through magnificent halls, richly decorated chambers, and monumental staircases, and uncover the stories of the Doges, the secrets of the Republic, and the grandeur of one of Italy’s most extraordinary palaces. Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and enter the historic prisons, where Casanova himself was once held.

Your visit is enriched by a digital audio guide created by an expert Venetian storyteller, designed to reveal the hidden details, legends, and atmosphere of this remarkable place in a clear and engaging way.

Your ticket also includes access to the former Royal Palace, now part of the Correr Museum, located just opposite the Doge’s Palace. 

This refined residence offers a fascinating journey into a different side of Venetian history. Admire Napoleon’s grand ballroom, explore the elegant apartments of Empress Sissi of Austria, and experience the charm of an imperial palace overlooking St. Mark’s Square. 

To complete your visit, relax at the museum café and enjoy one of the most exclusive views in Venice of St Mark's Square.


Refundable Tickets must be redeemed at Venice Tours Ticket Office in Calle De Le Rasse, 4536 (VE).

What's included?
    • Group walking tour of Venice
    • Professional local guide
    • Fortuny Palace Entrance 
    • History Gallery & VR Venice of the Past experience
    Exclusions
      • Hotel pickup or drop-off
      • Food and drinks
      • Guided Visit to Bell Tower
      • Guided Visit to Fortuny Palace
      Please note
        • The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
        • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
        • The tour may be bilingual
        • Comfortable shoes are recommended
        • The itinerary may change in case of wind or bad weather.
        • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to staff at the meeting point)
        • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
        • The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
        • Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time.
        What to bring

          Comfortable shoes