The tour guide was a local from Venice and was very informative about the historical facts of beautiful Venice. The advantage of the ticket is, of course, skipping the line and going straight to the entrance. The palace is beautiful! It truly is a must-see when you visit this city. One thing to note, though, is I felt the tour was a bit rushed. Yes, in general, most guided tours are like that, but it was a bit too fast for me, especially since I was with my almost-senior mom.