This by far was one of the best tours we have taken since arriving in Italy. Sara was so knowledgeable and made it interesting even for my sons ages 10 & 13. They were really into the scavenger hunt and learned a lot of Venetian history. I highly recommend the taking this tour if you have children. Thank you Sarah!
Doge’s Palace Tour for Kids
Keep kids engaged with Venice’s rulers, prisons, and secrets
Where curious kids crack codes of power, and grown-ups finally get to enjoy the story too
Tour Highlights
- History Made Simple An Expert turns complex history into stories kids actually follow
- Interactive Learning Moments Kids are engaged through questions, games, and interaction
- Parents Can Relax Let an Expert lead, so adults can enjoy the experience
- Art Decoded for Kids Decode art and symbols in ways children understand
- Shared Family Discovery Share a meaningful experience across generations
- Learning Beyond School Reinforce school lessons through real-world exploration
Led by Experts, Shaped by You
Explore with an expert guide who responds to your questions, your interests, and your pace. Reveal layers of meaning most visitors miss—go from seeing to understanding.
The Finer Details
Some places ask children to stay quiet, instead this one invites them to look closer, ask questions, and take part in the discussion. Inside the Doge’s Palace, history becomes something to explore together, not something handed down.
With your Expert leading the way, complex ideas unfold through stories that stick. Systems of government, power, and justice are broken down into moments kids can picture, while adults follow the deeper connections that bring it all into focus.
Art becomes a game of discovery. Faces, symbols, and hidden details turn paintings into puzzles, with artists like Tintoretto offering clues about how Venice saw itself and wanted to be seen. Then the mood changes: narrow corridors and prison cells reveal a different, darker, side of the republic.
All the while, the experience is shared. Kids stay engaged, parents step out of “guide mode,” and everyone connects through a story that unfolds in real time, one that links what they’ve learned before with what they’re seeing now.
Meet the Experts
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Where You’ll Go
From iconic landmarks to tucked-away local favorites, these are the places you’ll explore and experience firsthand with your Expert.
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Doge's PalaceVenice Gothic palace and former seat of government, with historic halls and art collections.
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St. Mark's SquareVenice’s grand public square, where history, architecture, and daily life meet.
What’s Included As Standard
Here’s a look at what your tour covers, plus anything you’ll want to consider arranging separately, so you can plan with confidence.
Included
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English-speaking expert guideTours led in English, offering you unbroken understanding throughout.
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Intentionally sized groupsA smaller group means more time for conversations and questions.
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Tickets and entrance feesAll entry tickets included (unless clearly stated otherwise).
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HeadsetsHeadsets are included on tours that need them, so every word can be heard.
Not Included
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Food and drinkUnless booking a Food & Drink tour or tasting experience, refreshments are not included.
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Transportation to and from the meeting pointUnless noted, pre- and post-tour transport isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
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GratuitiesTips aren’t included, but we encourage tipping as a way to thank your guide after your experience.
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Hotel pickup or drop-offUnless noted, travel to or from accommodation isn’t included - this service can be added by request.
Where You'll Explore
Make the Most of Your Tour
Some helpful advice for getting the most from your experience, from practical prep to small on-the-day tips.
Dos:
- Wear comfortable footwear
- Check the weather and dress appropriately
- Bring a bottle of water (no glass)
- Feel free to ask your Expert anything
Don'ts:
- Bring firearms or weapons
- Bring sharp objects (e.g. knives, swiss army knives, switchblades, hiking sticks)
- Dress inappropriately to enter religious sites or sacred monuments
Any questions? You can always
contact us.
Frequently Asked Questions
For this tour, your tickets are pre-purchased, allowing you to enter the security line at the palace without waiting to purchase tickets. You may still have to wait in a security line or in a line to have your pre-purchased ticket scanned.
Yes, this tour will include the Bridge of Sighs and the prison area.
This tour is accessible for people with mobility issues.
Don’t just take our word for it
Matteo Was wonderful and knowledgeable!
We loved our tour of the Doge's Palace- all the history of this magnificent palace was brought to light in ways that were engaging and entertaining and kept our children interested the entire time! The view from the top of the tower over all of Venice was something we never expected and will remain a wonderful memory for our family.
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Let Your Curiosity Shape Your Journey
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