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One of Venice’s premier sights, <\/a>the Doge’s Palace<\/a> (aka Palazzo Ducale) was at the heart of Venetian politics for centuries. Its glories include stunning Italian Gothic design, splendid interiors, historic prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. It’s a must-see for travelers to Venice, and there are lots of visit options. Here\u2019s how to choose the best Doge’s Palace tours for couples, families, groups, and photographers.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Doge’s Palace tours for couples<\/h3>\n\n\n

With its winding canals, elegant gondolas, and cobbled pathways, Venice lays a good claim to being the world’s most romantic city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Gothic splendor of Palazzo Ducale, or Doge’s Palace, provides a magnificent backdrop to any budding romance. A guided Doge’s Palace tour <\/a>is the ideal way for couples to see this magnificent building, and skip-the-line entrance is a must-have \u2013 there are few things more passion-killing than queueing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your expert live guide will share the secrets of this history-filled place. Bursting with fairy-tale opulence, it’s one of the prettiest palaces in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your ticket also includes entry to the Archaeological Museum with its Greek and Roman sculptures. You can see the Empress Elizabeth of Austria’s extravagant Imperial Apartments at the Musee Correr, too.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Doge’s Palace tours for families<\/h3>\n\n\n

Venice is not just beautiful; it’s also surprisingly family-friendly. The central area is compact and walkable. A gondola trip is exciting for children (and adults) of all ages and the Doge’s Palace is full of enthralling stories and dark secrets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a family-friendly tour of Venice, choose The Best of Venice: Doge\u2019s Palace & Gondola Tour<\/a>. You\u2019ll enjoy skip-the-line entry to the Doge\u2019s Palace, including its museum. Highlights for children include the Armory with over 2,000 exhibits including armor, crossbows, and canons. Look out for the devil’s chest, a fiendish device that fires four hidden pistols when opened (which thankfully isn’t a lot these days!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The prisons are another family favorite of all the Doge’s Palace tours. Older children love imagining the prisoners and their evil deeds. The tragic past of The Bridge of Sighs is sure to grab their attention, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This exclusive tour makes a great addition to the Palazzo Ducale and includes a 30-minute gondola ride, the perfect opportunity to experience this ancient Venetian mode of transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make family days out easier for everyone, remember to take frequent breaks and check in with how everyone’s feeling. You can change your itinerary as you go, especially if little legs are tiring.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Tour Palazzo Ducale in a group<\/h3>\n\n\n

The key to a hassle-free, enjoyable group trip is having a varied itinerary. Make sure you see the top attractions but spare some time for hidden treasures too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best way to start your group break in Venice? Take in the top sights on a guided tour. That way, you’ll have a shared experience to start your holiday, and later you can break off into smaller groups if something takes your fancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose <\/a>a guided Doge’s palace tour that combines St. Mark’s Basilica with the Doge’s Palace<\/a> for the best introduction to La Serenissima. The five-domed Gothic St. Mark’s is one of the city’s most famous sights. Learn about its transformation from the Doge’s chapel to Venice’s cathedral, and see the intricate Venetian craftsmanship in its fine decoration and artworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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