Tour Details
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
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- Doge's Palace
- St. Mark's Square
- St Mark's Bell Tower
Photos & Highlights
- Expert-led tour of Doge's Palace
- Sweeping views of Venice from up high
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Tour Description
How did Galileo find his way to Venice and what was his business with the Grand Duke? Find out on our Doge’s Palace Tour for Kids, where your family will learn about this historic Gothic architectural masterpiece, the seat of the Venetian Republic. Our guide, experienced in working with travelers of all ages, will keep the whole family engaged.
Galileo's Greatest Invention
Venice in the 17th century was at its peak as a powerful republic. Galileo, a renowned scholar and astronomer, came to Venice to present his greatest invention yet: the telescope. The Doge, leader of The Venetian Republic, welcomed Galileo and his invention in hopes of employing it to defend against enemies and maritime invaders. Galileo hoped to further his study of the stars from the bell tower of St Mark’s Basilica and continue his investigation of the heavens.
Doge's Palace Tour for Kids
The magnificent Doge’s Palace is the most important historic monument in Venice and includes many references to Galileo’s time in the republic. You will learn about this great astronomer’s life and the history of Venice, with an in-depth look at the art and architecture of the Palazzo.
Take in the View
Our time together ends with skip-the-line access to the bell tower in St Mark’s Square (weather and season permitting) where we will see the view over the entire city and lagoon, just as Galileo would have been able to 400 years ago.
If your travels take you to Florence, you may enjoy our Galileo in Florence Tour and a visit to the Science Museum dedicated to him there.
What are skip-the-line tickets?
For this tour, your tickets are pre-purchased which allows you to directly 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.
Does this tour include the Bridge of Sighs and the prison area?
Yes, this tour will include both the Bridge of Sighs and the prison area.
Where You'll Start
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19 Reviews
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Our group of seven ranging in age from 9-79 years old spent a wonderful morning with Roko at the Palazzo Ducale. He kept us all well-informed on timing and had great pacing that allowed us to ask questions while also moving through the rooms. We were grateful for his distillation of so much to see into a few memorable stories we could carry with us!
Kenneth
Apr 20, 2025
Matteo was incredible! We had the most wonderful experience and learned so much. I was a little worried about the 3 hour time as we came with our 8 and 10 year olds, but they loved every minute of it. Matteo made it so engaging and interesting, and thoughtfully answered all of their questions. Not only is his knowledge extraordinary but he also made everything come to life with stories, examples and guided questions. Could not recommend enough!!! Thank you for a fantastic experience!
Katie
Mar 17, 2025
Roko is an experienced guide who knows Venice really well since he grew up here. He has in depth, historical knowledge of all the sites. He’s very flexible, adapting the tour to your area(s) of interest. And, he loves recommending his favorite gelato and pastry shops and restaurant recommendations!
Lisa
Dec 26, 2024
