Guided Tour of The Doge's Palace
Delve into the glorious history of Venice on an hour-long guided visit to the Doge's Palace, after which you can visit any of the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square on your own since your ticket includes access to them as well!
highlights
- Skip the long ticketing lines and embark on an hour-long tour of the Doge's Palace with your professional and friendly guide.
- Get to know rare-known secrets about the 14th century palace from your expert guide.
- Take pictures of the ornate design and architecture of this marvel.
- Your ticket also gives you access to the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square, the Museo Correr, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marcianaso you can visit them on your own at a leisurely pace.
inclusions
- Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace
- Guided tour of the Doge's Palace
- Access to St. Mark's 3 museums
super flexible cancellation policy
You may cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
your experience
Embark on an hour-long tour of the Doge's Palace
Bypass the ticketing lines in front of the Doge's Palace and go directly to a security check with your direct access ticket. Once you gain entry, your guide will help you navigate through this Venetian wonder. The seat of Venice's political power for hundreds of years, it was the place from which the Duke and his closest council members governed this 1000-year-old republic. You will get to relive this history with your guide as you walk through the halls of power and you will quickly discover that the Palazzo Ducale has lost none of its splendor over the years. Marvel at the golden staircase and the exquisite detail that gives it life, as well as the works of several artists that adorns the rest of the Palace, all depicting Venetian life in one way or another in breathtaking detail. Your guide will provide you with incredible facts and tales of those who once ruled Venice, making this tour a highlight of your visit to La Serenissima!
Visit the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square on your own
After your tour of the Palace, your guide will leave you to continue exploring Venice's rich history on your own by visiting the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square. You can start by visiting the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana, the walls of which are decorated by works of art created by masters like Titian and Veronese. The Archaeological Museum is home to a collection of Greek and Roman sculptures, objects, and artifacts, as well as Egyptian, Babylonian and Assyrian antiquities. In contrast, the Museo Correr holds perhaps the most modern collection of art, poised between the Procuratie Vecchie and the Procuratie Nuove, in the perfect position to usher in a new era in Italian history.
know before you go
Important Information
This tour is shared with other guests that do not belong to your party. Please do bear that in mind at the time of booking. Although your Skip the Line tickets allow you to bypass the ticketing line you, you cannot skip the security line.
Timings
This guided tour of the Doge's Palace is available daily at 10:45 AM. The afternoon tour is available only from April to October. This tour does not operate on the 25th of December, 1st of January and 24th February. The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed the day after otherwise it will be refunded).
- Museo Correr
Open: 1st April - 31st October 10:00 am – 7:00 pm / 1st November - 31st March 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address - S. Marco 52, 30124 Venice
- Archaeological Museum
Open: 1st April - 31st October 10:00 am – 7:00 pm / 1st November - 31st March 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Address - S. Marco 52, 30124 Venice
- Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana
Open: 1st April - 31st October 10:00 am – 7:00 pm / 1st November - 31st March 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address - S. Marco 7, 30124 Venice
Guide Languages
Until October 31st , from Monday to Saturday:
- English, German, Spanish and French every day.
- Italian only on Saturday.
- The visit will be monolingual
From November 2nd, to March 31st, from Monday to Saturday:
- English: Every day.
- German: Monday and Friday.
- French: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
- Spanish: Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
- The visit could be bilingual.
Accessibility
This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace. Prior to your visit, you must deposit them at the Ateneo San Basso (St. Mark’s Square- Calle san Basso). The storage service is free of charge, but please allow sufficient time for you to do so!
my tickets
- You will receive an email confirmation with your Skip The Line: Guided Tour of The Doge's Palace voucher within 30-45 minutes of your purchase.
- Please arrive 15 min before the tour and display your voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your tour guide.
- For the other 3 museums at St. Mark's Square, you can tap your barcode embedded electronic mobile voucher at the reader located near the entrance of each attraction.
- If you have purchased reduced price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid Student IDs.
Meeting Point
- Meet your tour guide in front of the Calle larga de l'Ascension, St. Mark’s Square, in front of the Post Office.
- Address: Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30100 Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy.
- Landmark : It's a brown wooden news stand opposite the Post Office (Look for a Yellow sign with "Meeting Point" written on it).
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Getting There
Arriving by Public Vaporetto
If you are taking line #1, get off at “San Marco Vallaresso”. If you are taking line #2, get off at “San Marco Giardinetti”. After you alight, walk to Saint Mark’s Square. Once here, look look for the Calle larga de l'Ascension opposite the post office. You'll find the board with 'Meeting Point' too.
Arriving by Private Watertaxi
Ask the driver to take you to the “Todaro” landing stage. Once you alight, walk to Saint Mark’s Square and look look for the Calle larga de l'Ascension opposite the post office. You'll find the board with 'Meeting Point' too.
Arriving on Foot
Calle larga de l'Ascension is located in Saint Mark’s Square opposite the post office.
Note: Late arrivals and people who miss their tour will be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a refund.
The tour reservations have strict timings. If you arrive late for the meeting time, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again (subject to availability).
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