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Skip the ticket queue and step inside the Doge's Palace, exploring gilded council chambers, the Bridge of Sighs, and the New Prisons at your own pace.
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Your ticket includes access to Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana, giving you a comprehensive window into Venetian culture, history, and scholarship.
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Board a shared gondola and spend 30 minutes drifting through Venice's canals, with views of the Rialto Bridge, Bridge of Sighs, Marco Polo's house, and more.
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Glide past the Arch of Paradise, the Church of San Zulian, the Church of Miracles, and other landmarks that rarely make it onto a standard walking itinerary.
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One ticket covers Venice's most iconic indoor landmark and its most iconic waterway experience, without the hassle of separate bookings.
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30-minute shared gondola ride
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Skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace
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Access to St Mark's Square orrer Museum, Marciana Library, Archeological Museum
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- Guided tour of Doge's Palace and Palaces of Saint Mark' Square
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Two of Venice's most essential experiences, combined into a single day: skip the queue at the Doge's Palace, then trade cobblestones for canals on a shared gondola ride.
Getting started
Enter the Doge's Palace through the Porta del Frumento on Piazzetta San Marco. Have your ticket and a valid government-issued ID ready at the entrance.
What to expect
Doge's Palace
The Doge's Palace served as the seat of the Venetian Republic for over five centuries, housing its rulers, its courts, and its prisons within the same walls. Explore at your own pace.
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Council chambers: Walk through the grand halls where the Republic's most powerful bodies convened, including the Hall of the Great Council, lined with monumental canvases by Tintoretto and Veronese.
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Bridge of Sighs: Cross the enclosed stone bridge that connected the palace to the New Prisons, reportedly named for the sighs of prisoners catching their last glimpse of Venice below.
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New Prisons: Step into the cells that once held the Republic's convicts, and see the stark contrast between the palace's gilded exterior and its institutional interior.
St. Mark's Square Museums
Your ticket also grants self-guided access to Museo Correr, the National Archaeological Museum of Venice, and the Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Marciana, tracing the arc of Venetian culture from ancient antiquities to Renaissance scholarship.
Gondola ride
Meet your gondolier at the designated boarding point for a 30-minute shared ride through Venice's canals. Spot the Rialto Bridge, the Arch of Paradise, Marco Polo's house, the Church of San Zulian, the Church of Miracles, and the Bridge of Sighs from the water. Note that seating is arranged to distribute weight evenly, and the ride may be shortened in the event of adverse weather.
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What to bring
- Carry a valid government-issued ID.
What's not allowed
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Suitcases, trolleys, and bulky bags (where the sum of all three sides exceeds 1 linear metre) are not permitted inside the palace. Leave these at your accommodation before visiting.
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Medium-sized bags and backpacks must be left at the cloakroom before entering. Storage is free of charge.
Accessibility
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The Doge's Palace is wheelchair accessible.
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The gondola ride is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Additional information
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The gondola ride lasts approximately 30 minutes but may be shortened in the event of bad weather. No refund will be issued for curtailed rides due to adverse conditions.
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Seating on the gondola is arranged by the gondolier to distribute weight evenly across the boat.
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Access to the museums in St. Marks Square has a 3 day validity from your Doge's Palace visit (check the voucher for confirmation).
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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