Guided Tours

Doge's Palace Guided Tour

Great Council Hall interior with ornate ceiling and historical paintings, Venice, Italy.

Doge's Palace interior with historical paintings and ornate ceilings in Venice, Italy.

Sculpture inside Doge's Palace, Venice, showcasing intricate historical artistry.

Gondola boat ride on canal near Bridge of Sighs, Venice.

Duration

1 hr 15 mins - 1 hr 30 mins

Guided tour

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Delve into the glorious history of Venice on a guided visit to the Doge's Palace led by an expert and access 3 St. Mark's Square museums on your own!

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 an expert guide in your preferred language. 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! Visit the Museo Correr, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marcianaso on your own at a leisurely pace.

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

English, German, French, Spanish or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Access to Piombi & Piozzi prisons (as per option selected)

Access to Casanova's Prison & the Bridge of Sighs (as per option selected)

Headsets

Access to:

Correr Museum

Marciana Library

National Archeological Museum

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Azucena
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Elena was outstanding!! The best guide we could have. Thank you so much for being fun and helpful. We definitely recommend her to other people.
Stephen
Feb, 2025Verified booking
4/5
The tour guid was very knowledgeable
Angela
May, 2025Verified booking
3/5
I signed up for the mysteries and secrets tour, but I didn't feel like it was presented that way. We joined a tour that was already in progress coming from St Marc's cathedral.
Aldo
May, 2025Verified booking
5/5
The visit was well illustrated by our guide, a Spanish woman whose name I unfortunately do not remember, and we had an interesting tour of the interior of the Palace. After the guide's participation, we were able to tour the prison sector.
Christine
Apr, 2025Verified booking
5/5
Very well organized. Our guide explained the history of the Doges' palace with passion. It was interesting. I recommend it.

Reimagine 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 adorn 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!

Museums of St. Mark's Square

After you tour 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.

What's not allowed

Backpacks are not allowed.

Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchairs/prams/strollers.

Please note that the Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armory are not accessible by wheelchair and pram/stroller.

Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.