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Doge's Palace

Visit the former royal residence of powerful Doges and explore the Armory room, Chamber of the Council of Ten, the Scala d'Oro staircase and more. Book Doge's Palace tickets here and enjoy skip-the-line entry, guided tours, and combo tours with St. Mark's Basilica.

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Doge's Palace

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Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace

Access to the: Correr Museum | Archaeological Museum | Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana | Querini Stampalia Foundation | Chorus Circuit Churches (up to 3: Santa Maria del Giglio | Santo Stefano | Santa Maria Formosa | Santa Maria dei Miracoli | San Giovanni Elemosinario | San Redentore | Gesuati | San Sebastiano | San Giobbe)

Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry

Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish or French-speaking guide

Headsets for groups of 10+ people

Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry

Access to St. Mark's 3 museums

English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian speaking guide (optional)

Mysteries and secrets tour of Doge's Palace (optional)

Access to the Royal Palace and Marciana Library (optional)

Audio receivers or headphones (optional)

Downloadable city audio guide with 200 attractions (optional)

Cancellation policy
These tickets can’t be cancelled. However, you can use them any time within the next 24 months.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Ashley Fielding

Ashley

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We had a fantastic tour guide who was very proficient in english and had lots of knowledge of the Basilica and Doges Palace.
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Floriane REBROIN
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Floriane

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Super guide with very good information in very good French. We had booked the mid-afternoon tour, so we had access to the Corer museum the next morning, which was great.
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All breathtaking! Absolutely worth visiting! By purchasing tickets online, we skipped the line and entered right away.
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Fue visita si. Guía, pero fácil de accesar y sin complicaciones,, los museos fantásticos y el personal del museo muy amable.
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Ramona Cabrera
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Ramona

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We enjoyed the tour. As well as the gondola ride. It's just that we had to wait so many hours between tour and gondola. Didn't want to leave and have to come back. We were lead to believe it was one thing behind the other.
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I got to see the La Fenice theatre and the Mozart House from the waters while on the Gondola ride! These tickets are priceless, and I would recommend no better source of transportation!
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Lesley

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The tour was very slickly run from the start. The guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. My husband has walking issues and she was very helpful. We were both very impressed with the whole experience.
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Karen

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The guide was terrific. She explained the history, gave details and was engaged. The rooms we saw and the painted ceilings and walls were breathtaking. Highly recommend the Dodges Palace tour
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Doge's Palace Guide

A perfect mix of Byzantine and Gothic architecture, the Doge’s Palace as we know it today was reconstructed under the leadership of Doge Bartolomeo Gradenigo after it was destroyed in a fire. Let’s take a look at the Doge’s Palace tickets, their exclusive features, highlights, and everything else you need for a hassle-free visit.
If you wish to visit the beautiful Doge’s Palace, there are a number of ticket options available for you. Depending on your budget, availability of time, and other factors, you can choose from Doge’s Palace priority access tickets, guided tours, and combo tours. Please keep in mind that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, entry into the Doge’s Palace will be restricted during the initial phase. Visitors can enter anytime between the operating hours. Citizens of Venice along with children up to the age of 6 years can enjoy free entry.
These priority access tickets to the Doge’s Palace offer instant access to visitors, allowing them to bypass queues. Visitors can access the Doge’s Palace, along with Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum Venice, and Monumental Rooms of the Marciana Library, which form the three main museums of St. Mark’s Square. 

Why go for these tickets?

  • Gain access to the Doge’s Palace, along with three museums.
  • These tickets offer skip-the-line priority access to the attraction, allowing you to bypass queues. 

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Beat the crowd with this priority access ticket and gain instant access to the Doge’s Palace. Once inside, elaborate staircases, spacious rooms, monumental entrances many more interesting sights await you.
Make the most of your visit to the Doge’s Palace with a guided tour. Allow your professional guide to show you all the important attractions and regale you with fascinating tidbits about the history of this majestic structure. Your Doge’s Palace guided tour comes with priority access, allowing you to avoid queues. 

Why go for these tickets?

  • These tickets come with a professional guide who is well versed in languages like English, German, French, and Spanish.
  • You will have access to the priority entrance, which will save you the hassle of waiting in entry lines.


Recommended Experiences

Enjoy a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace, along with the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square with the help of a local expert who will show you around these popular attractions.
Explore Doge’s Palace with the help of a professional tour guide and marvel at its grand staircases and Renaissance artworks. The Doge’s Palace is located near the St. Mark’s Basilica, which is another popular attraction of Venice. By opting for a combo tour, you’ll gain access to the basilica as well.   

Why go for these tickets?

  • A professional guide will show you around the palace as well as the basilica. 
  • These combo tickets allow you to save both time and money and are perfect for visitors with time constraints. 

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Explore two of Venice's most iconic attractions with priority access, St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace.
Here’s all the information you need to plan a trip to the Doge’s Palace.

What are the opening hours of the Doge’s Palace?

The Doge’s Palace is open from 9 AM to 6 PM every day.

How long does it take to tour the Doge’s Palace?

Keep aside a minimum of 2 hours to tour the Doge’s Palace.

How do I get to Doge’s Palace?

The easiest way to get to the Doge’s Palace is by taking the Vaporetti or the water bus. Take line #1 and get off at “San Marco Vallaresso”. Alternatively, visitors can opt to walk or even take a gondola ride to reach the Doge’s Palace

Can I get to Doge’s Palace by bus?

No. Since Venice is a water-locked city, the easiest way to reach Venice is by taking the Vaporetti or the water bus.

What is the best time of day to visit Doge’s Palace?

It is recommended that you visit Doge’s Palace early in the morning in order to avoid the worst of crowds. Try to avoid weekends as they tend to be the most crowded.

What is the best time of the year to visit Doge’s Palace?

August to November is perfect for sightseeing as they are relatively pleasant. Since it is the shoulder season, there is also the added advantage of it being less crowded.
From the Doge's private apartment to the secret rooms, there is much to explore at this palace. Read on to find out about each of these attractions, their must-see highlights, and more.
Puerta della Carta
Puerta della Carta, which means ‘Paper Gate’ serves as the entrance between the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica. The Gothic-styled entrance is extravagant with intricate carvings and ancient relics. The most fascinating of all these, perhaps, is the sculpture of Francesco Foscari, the ruling Doge during the construction of the palace, kneeling before the Lion of St. Mark.
Scala d'Oro
This extraordinary staircase was built over a period of 29 years and is gilded in gold. It starts from the ground floor of the Doge’s Palace and goes to the Doge's Apartment on the top floor, providing a grand entrance to everyone visiting.
Chamber of the Council of Ten
Not only the grandest but also the largest room in the entire palace, the Chamber of the Council of Ten can hold at least 1000 individuals at one time. The Counsel of the Ten consisted of ten powerful individuals who advised the Doge on matters of the state. It was within the four walls of the Chamber of the Council of Ten where important decisions were made.
Armory room
As the name suggests, the Armory room was where all the arms and ammunition were store in anticipation of enemy attack. From harnesses to swords, you’ll find a variety of weapons here. However, the most fascinating of them all is the Devil Chest, a contraption made up of four guns and poisonous arrows.
Secret rooms
Doge’s Palace has many secret rooms that were used to hold and interrogate prisoners. These small rooms were small and coarsely constructed, with a small window to let the light in. However, the pristine prisoners were housed in more comfortable cells called ‘piombi’.
New Prison and Bridge of Sighs
Over the years, a new prison was constructed in a building adjacent to the Doge’s Palace, across the canal. A bridge was built to facilitate easy transportation of these prisoners. The bridge soon started to be called the Bridge of Sighs as it was said that prisoners would catch their last glimpse of the canal on the bridge and sigh before setting foot inside the prison.

What are the opening hours for Doge’s Palace post-COVID-19?

Doge’s Palace opening hours post-COVID-19 are: 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM.

Do I need to buy Doge’s Palace tickets in advance?

In light of the coronavirus crisis, it is recommended that you book your Doge’s Palace tickets online in advance.

Are Doge’s Palace tickets available online post-COVID-19?

Yes. In fact, since the number of visitors allowed inside the palace has been reduced, it is recommended that you book your online tickets in advance.

Which is the best time to visit Doge’s Palace?

Early mornings and late afternoons are the best times to visit Doge’s Palace as you’ll find the palace least crowded at these times.

Is it safe to visit the Doge’ Palace post-COVID-19?

Yes. To ensure the safety of its visitors, the Doge’ Palace has employed several safety measures and guidelines.

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