Venice for Kids: Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Family Adventure
Daily
2 hours
Audio Guide
Selfguided
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Step-free
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Venice for Kids: Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Family Adventure
Unlock the Secrets of the Serenissima on our Venice for Kids Tour: An Interactive Journey through History, Legends and Glassmaking for the Whole Family.
🇬🇧 🇩🇪 🇪🇸 🇫🇷
2 hours
Step-free
Audio Guide
Selfguided
Daily
Highlights
St. Mark’s Square Meeting: Your private guide greets the family in the “Drawing Room of Europe.”
St. Mark’s Basilica (Inside): Guided exploration of the golden mosaics with child-centric storytelling.
Doge’s Palace Tour: An interactive walk through the palace highlights, including the Golden Staircase and the armory.
Prison & Bridge of Sighs: A look into the legendary dungeons and the story behind the bridge’s famous name.
Master Glass-Blowing Demo: A live demonstration at a Venetian furnace.
Optional Gondola Add-on: A traditional 30-minute private boat ride through the hidden canals.
Why book this tour
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Protagonist Experience: Our guides are experts at engagement; your children aren’t just Tag-alongs—they are the stars of the tour, keeping them curious and energized from start to finish.
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With pre-arranged Skip-the-Line access to Venice’s busiest landmarks, you won’t waste your precious family time standing in a queue.
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Tailored Pace: Choose between a 2-hour or 3-hour itinerary to perfectly match your children’s attention spans and your family’s schedule.
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The Magic of Murano: Go behind the scenes at a traditional furnace to watch a master glassblower transform molten glass into art—a highlight for all ages.
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Expertly Narrated: We swap boring dates for thrilling legends and “horrible history” facts that make the Doge’s Palace come alive for young minds.
Description
Your Venice for Kids Tour begins in the heart of the city, the magnificent St. Mark’s Square. Here, you’ll meet your private, kid-friendly guide who immediately sets the stage for an adventure. We start at St. Mark’s Basilica, bypassing the long lines to admire the sea of gold mosaics. Your guide will point out hidden animals and heroic figures in the artwork, turning a cathedral visit into a captivating treasure hunt.
Next in your Venice for Kids Tour, we step into the Doge’s Palace, the historic seat of Venetian power. As you wander through the Great Council Chamber and the lavish apartments, your children will learn about the “Serenissima” rulers, their secret councils, and how life was lived in a city built on water. The excitement peaks as we head toward the Bridge of Sighs and the palace prisons—a favorite for kids fascinated by the darker side of history!
To round off your Venetian immersion, we visit a Glass-Blowing Factory. Here, the heat of the furnace and the skill of the Master Glassblower will leave the whole family spellbound as a glowing blob of glass is sculpted into a delicate vase or animal in seconds. For the ultimate finale, you can choose to add an optional Private Gondola Ride, allowing your family to glide through the canals and see the city from the most magical perspective of all.
Do not miss our Venice for Kids Tour and discover the floating city with fun!
Things to know before the tour
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Dress Code: To respect the sanctity of St. Mark’s Basilica, both adults and children must have shoulders and knees covered.
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Comfort: Wear comfortable walking shoes; the tour involves several flights of stairs inside the palace.
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Customization: The 2-hour version focuses on the main highlights, while the 3-hour version allows for more in-depth exploration and games.
Important information
Please note: On Sunday mornings it is not possible to visit St. Mark’s Basilica inside becuse of religious celebrations
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Pre-booked Access: While we provide priority entrance tickets to the Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, please be aware that all visitors must pass through a mandatory security check. During peak season, there may still be a short wait for this security screening.
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St. Mark’s Basilica Closures: As an active place of worship, the Basilica may be subject to unexpected closures for private ceremonies, religious services or high-tide events (Acqua Alta). In such rare cases, your guide will provide a detailed explanation of the exterior and adjust the itinerary with another fascinating site.
FAQ
Cancellation policy
Cancellations 4 days or earlier prior to the scheduled tour are subject to a penalty.
Please note Tickets and reservation are strictly not refundable. If you cancel 4 days or earlier prior to the tour we will refund you partially for the price of guide only.
No refund will be provided if you cancel your tour within 4 days prior to the scheduled tour.
Meeting point
Included
Private Guide
Tickets to St. Mark’s Basilica (if option selected)
Tickets to Doge’s Palace
Gondola Ride (if option selected)
Glass blowing demo after the guided tour
Excluded
Tips
Access to Golden Pall
Values
- Priority Access and Expert Guidance!
- Local Staff Support
- Encounter Ancient Treasures
- Unravel Hidden Meanings in the Artwork
— What you won’t miss
You Will See
Murano Glass Blowing Factory
Doge’s Palace
Bridge of Sighs
St. Mark’s Basilica
— About Us
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FAQs
Yes, all our Rome private tours include Skip-the-Line tickets. You will bypass the general admission queues and enter directly with your private guide, saving up to 2 hours of waiting time.
Yes, the itinerary can be adapted: wheelchair users follow an alternative route inside the Vatican Museums, assisted by an accompanying person and our guide while the rest of the group continues on the standard route. Access to St. Peter’s Basilica is not included due to architectural barriers. If you travel with a wheelchair, please contact us in advance so we can arrange the best possible accommodations.
Our tours are strictly private, meaning the experience is exclusive to your group only. There is no fixed maximum — whether you are traveling as a couple, a family, or a small group, the tour is tailored entirely to you.
Absolutely. Our guides are experienced in making history engaging for younger visitors. We adapt the pace, language and storytelling to suit families with children of all ages.
Yes. When visiting religious sites such as the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica or churches, shoulders and knees must be covered. We recommend bringing a light scarf or shawl. Comfortable walking shoes are also strongly advised.
The exact meeting point is confirmed in your booking confirmation email. Your guide will be holding a Vivicos Travel sign and will contact you directly before the tour to ensure a smooth meeting.
Yes. Our private tours are available in English, Italian, Spanish, French and German. Please select your preferred language at the time of booking. Availability may vary by date.
Our tours operate rain or shine. Rome’s main attractions are largely indoors, so weather rarely affects the experience. In the unlikely event of extreme weather conditions, you will be offered a free reschedule or a full refund.
Yes, one of the main advantages of a private tour is full flexibility. If you have specific interests — art, history, architecture, food — simply let us know at the time of booking and your guide will tailor the experience accordingly.
