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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 to 6 month validity (check the voucher for confirmation).
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
How to Redeem Your Tickets- Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID to your tour guide.
- 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 For Gondola Tour
- Meet your tour guide in front of Ufficio Postale Poste Italiane, Calle Larga Ascensione, 1255, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
- Landmark : Behind Museo Correr
- Your guide will be waiting for you right in front of the post office holding a sign - GONDOLA TOUR.
- To locate the meeting point on Google Maps, simply search for - Ufficio Postale Poste Italiane.
Get Directions to the Meeting PointGetting There
By Ferry: Board line B and get off at the S.Marco station. Walk onto Piazza San Marco/Salita S. Moise. Turn left onto Calle Larga Ascensione and on your left, you will see Ufficio Postale Poste Italiane and Museo Correr to either side.Gondola Tour Meeting Point
Where To Collect Your Guide Book For Your Doge's Palace Tour
Head inside Chiesa di San Maurizio - Il Museo della Musica (landmark - near Ortigia) to pick up your guide-book. From here, the Doge's Palace is a 7 minute walk away.
Get Directions to the guide book collection Point
Doge's Palace Guide-Book Pick Up Point
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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