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Breeze past ticket queues with skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace, and delve into the lavish former seat of Venetian power.
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Discover paintings like Tiepolo's Neptune Offering Gifts to Venice and frescoes like The Apotheosis of Venice by Paolo Veronese in grand rooms and council halls.
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Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.
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This ticket also lets you see neoclassical art at Museo Correr, rare antiquities at the Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.
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Upgrade for a digital audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German, or French, for insights on the life and times of Venice's erstwhile rulers.
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Breeze past ticket queues with skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace, and delve into the lavish former seat of Venetian power.
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Discover paintings like Tiepolo's Neptune Offering Gifts to Venice and frescoes like The Apotheosis of Venice by Paolo Veronese in grand rooms and council halls.
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Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.
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This ticket also lets you see neoclassical art at Museo Correr, rare antiquities at the Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.
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Upgrade for a digital audio guide in English, Spanish, Italian, German, or French, for insights on the life and times of Venice's erstwhile rulers.
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Skip the lines and explore the Doge’s Palace with a guide in your chosen language (English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian).
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Hear gripping stories of the Council of Ten, Venice’s feared secret police.
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Walk through gilded halls, then cross the Bridge of Sighs into shadowy prisons.
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Explore Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana at your own pace.
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Choose the Mysteries Tour for chilling tales of hidden rooms, or the Secret Itineraries Tour to actually step into old prisons, torture chambers, and council rooms.
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Skip the lines and explore the Doge’s Palace with a guide in your chosen language (English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian).
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Hear gripping stories of the Council of Ten, Venice’s feared secret police.
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Walk through gilded halls, then cross the Bridge of Sighs into shadowy prisons.
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Explore Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana at your own pace.
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Choose the Mysteries Tour for chilling tales of hidden rooms, or the Secret Itineraries Tour to actually step into old prisons, torture chambers, and council rooms.
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Explore the best of Venice with skip-the-line access to two of its most iconic landmarks: St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
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Unlock the secrets of Venetian history through an audioguide app, which offers insights into the rich cultural and historical heritage of the city. The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian.
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Admire the basilica’s Byzantine architecture, the relics of Saint Mark, and exquisite mosaics showcasing 800 years of artistic styles.
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Then, head to Doge’s Palace to stroll through the Doge’s apartments, the armory with over 2000 artifacts, and the picture gallery.
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Cross the Bridge of Sighs to see the palace’s prison before visiting the Correr Museum and Marciana National Library.
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Explore the best of Venice with skip-the-line access to two of its most iconic landmarks: St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
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Unlock the secrets of Venetian history through an audioguide app, which offers insights into the rich cultural and historical heritage of the city. The audio guide is available in English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian.
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Admire the basilica’s Byzantine architecture, the relics of Saint Mark, and exquisite mosaics showcasing 800 years of artistic styles.
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Then, head to Doge’s Palace to stroll through the Doge’s apartments, the armory with over 2000 artifacts, and the picture gallery.
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Cross the Bridge of Sighs to see the palace’s prison before visiting the Correr Museum and Marciana National Library.
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Breeze past the queues and slip straight into Venice’s two most iconic landmarks without the wait.
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With your guide as storyteller and curator, uncover hidden symbols, political intrigues, and legends that bring each room alive.
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Walk through gilded chambers and frescoed halls where doges once ruled, then cross the Bridge of Sighs into the shadowy prisons.
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Step into St. Mark’s Basilica, where 8,000 sq. m. of golden mosaics shimmer like starlight and marble floors echo centuries of worship.
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Upgrade for terrace views at the basilica to see the sprawling Venetian lagoon beneath. Alternatively, take the Secret Itineraries tour at the Palace and walk an exclusive path through interrogation rooms, torture chambers, and Casanova’s legendary prison escape.
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Breeze past the queues and slip straight into Venice’s two most iconic landmarks without the wait.
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With your guide as storyteller and curator, uncover hidden symbols, political intrigues, and legends that bring each room alive.
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Walk through gilded chambers and frescoed halls where doges once ruled, then cross the Bridge of Sighs into the shadowy prisons.
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Step into St. Mark’s Basilica, where 8,000 sq. m. of golden mosaics shimmer like starlight and marble floors echo centuries of worship.
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Upgrade for terrace views at the basilica to see the sprawling Venetian lagoon beneath. Alternatively, take the Secret Itineraries tour at the Palace and walk an exclusive path through interrogation rooms, torture chambers, and Casanova’s legendary prison escape.
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Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
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Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.
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From the water, take in the city of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals.
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Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day. Upgrade for a full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands of Murano and Burano, famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.
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Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
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Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.
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From the water, take in the city of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals.
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Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day. Upgrade for a full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands of Murano and Burano, famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.
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Save big and explore the best of Venice with a 2-day ACTV Water Bus pass and exclusive access to Doge’s Palace and 3 museums.
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Board the ACTV Water Bus, and explore the iconic spots of Venice, Lido and the lagoon islands for two days.
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Visit the historic Doge’s Palace, which was the official residence of the Doge of Venice, former leader of the Venetian Republic.
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Make use of the Venice Museum Pass and explore Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.
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Fun Fact: Biblioteca Marciana houses the remarkable Librarian's Staircase, designed by Jacopo Sansovino.
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Save big and explore the best of Venice with a 2-day ACTV Water Bus pass and exclusive access to Doge’s Palace and 3 museums.
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Board the ACTV Water Bus, and explore the iconic spots of Venice, Lido and the lagoon islands for two days.
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Visit the historic Doge’s Palace, which was the official residence of the Doge of Venice, former leader of the Venetian Republic.
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Make use of the Venice Museum Pass and explore Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.
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Fun Fact: Biblioteca Marciana houses the remarkable Librarian's Staircase, designed by Jacopo Sansovino.
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With this pass, you can choose to avail free, one-time access to 3 museums including Correr Museum, and enjoy discounted entry to Doge's Palace.
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Enjoy fast track, priority skip-the-line entry and get direct access to the museums’ permanent collections.
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Gaze at the golden ceilings at Marciana Library, where you can see Roman statues and a world map from 1450.
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Admire works of art from different art movements as you go museum-hopping at your own pace. The pass is valid from the time it is activated at the first museum for consecutive days.
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Fun Fact: Correr Museum holds many 18th-century navigational instruments that were the building blocks of Venice's maritime strength.
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With this pass, you can choose to avail free, one-time access to 3 museums including Correr Museum, and enjoy discounted entry to Doge's Palace.
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Enjoy fast track, priority skip-the-line entry and get direct access to the museums’ permanent collections.
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Gaze at the golden ceilings at Marciana Library, where you can see Roman statues and a world map from 1450.
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Admire works of art from different art movements as you go museum-hopping at your own pace. The pass is valid from the time it is activated at the first museum for consecutive days.
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Fun Fact: Correr Museum holds many 18th-century navigational instruments that were the building blocks of Venice's maritime strength.
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Get Doge’s Palace tickets along with a pass granting access to Venice's 11 civic museums! Extended validity lets you explore each museum on your own schedule.
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Explore Correr Museum's neoclassical art, Biblioteca Marciana's ancient manuscripts, and the Archaeological Museum's artifacts.
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Curious to learn about the specialty crafts at the islands of Venice? Visit the Glass Museum at Murano and the Lace Museum of Burano with your pass.
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Discover the Carla Goldoni House Museum set within the writer's residence, and delve into Venetian costumes at the Mocenigo Palace-Museum.
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Fun fact: Want to see rooms covered in a patchwork of exquisite fabrics and floor-to-ceiling frescoes? Make sure to visit the Fortuny Museum.
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Get Doge’s Palace tickets along with a pass granting access to Venice's 11 civic museums! Extended validity lets you explore each museum on your own schedule.
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Explore Correr Museum's neoclassical art, Biblioteca Marciana's ancient manuscripts, and the Archaeological Museum's artifacts.
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Curious to learn about the specialty crafts at the islands of Venice? Visit the Glass Museum at Murano and the Lace Museum of Burano with your pass.
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Discover the Carla Goldoni House Museum set within the writer's residence, and delve into Venetian costumes at the Mocenigo Palace-Museum.
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Fun fact: Want to see rooms covered in a patchwork of exquisite fabrics and floor-to-ceiling frescoes? Make sure to visit the Fortuny Museum.
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Explore the charm of the floating city on foot with a certified guide narrating gripping commentary about everything you walk by, on a walking tour of Venice.
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Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your priority access tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
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Enjoy a guided tour in the language of your choice with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
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You can even add in a typical Venetian gondola ride if you choose an English tour.
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Benefit from a free optional coupon to witness the famous Venetian glassblowing technique during a 20-minute demonstration near St. Mark's Square.
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Explore the charm of the floating city on foot with a certified guide narrating gripping commentary about everything you walk by, on a walking tour of Venice.
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Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your priority access tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
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Enjoy a guided tour in the language of your choice with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
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You can even add in a typical Venetian gondola ride if you choose an English tour.
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Benefit from a free optional coupon to witness the famous Venetian glassblowing technique during a 20-minute demonstration near St. Mark's Square.
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About The Doge's Palace
Doge's Palace, a striking example of Venetian Gothic architecture, stands as a testament to the power and wealth of the Venetian Republic. Inside, it houses opulent rooms and renowned works by Tintoretto and Veronese. Key highlights include the grand Council Chamber, the eerie prison cells, and the iconic Bridge of Sighs.
Why visit The Doge's Palace?
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Porta della Carta
The main entrance, it is located on the side of the Doge's Palace facing Piazza San Marco. It can be used by all visitors, including those with disabilities. The average wait time at this entrance is around 15-20 minutes.

Porta del Frumento
Located on the waterfront side of the Doge's Palace, this entrance is mainly used by tour groups and visitors with tickets. It is accessible to all, including those with disabilities. The average wait time at this entrance is about 10-15 minutes.

Scala dei Giganti
Located on the side of the Doge's Palace facing the waterfront, this entrance is mainly used by visitors with tickets. The average wait time at this entrance is approximately 10-15 minutes.
Special evening openings in 2024: 9am to 11pm from May 1 to September 30 on Fridays and Saturdays. (Last entry at 10pm).
Closed: Doge's Palace remains closed on December 25 and January 1.
Guests with big bags are requested to deposit their belongings at the cloak room.
You can take a snack break at the museum cafe.
For nappy changing, breastfeeding and simply relaxing.
The regular museum and toilets on the ground floor are wheelchair accessible. The Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armoury are not accessible.
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