Dear Jeffrey, thank you so much for taking your time to post your detailed and interesting feedback about our 9 am Doges Palace tour - we truly appreciate it! We are very pleased to read you enjoyed the tour and we will be happy to forward your comments to our guide Sabrina. Touring early in the morning is indeed a smart thing to do as you avoid the biggest crowds, especially now in peak season. Excellent choice! We hope you will contact us again to tour with us if you decide to return to Italy in the future. Thank you for booking with Avventure Bellissime! Kind regards, Aleksandra / Sales Dept/