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Doge's Palace Skip The Line Tickets with Guide Book

Lion statue near Doge's Palace with St. Mark's Campanile in Venice, Italy.

Duration

1 hr

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Guided tour

Go on your own discovery of Venice's dynamic history, exploring the exquisite Doge's Palazzo and 3 famous museums with the help of one guidebook.

    • Forget waiting in the long ticketing line and join the skip-the-line queue to explore every nook and corner of the majestic Doge's Palace.

    • Gain skip-the-line access to the Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana with your ticket.

    • Collect your guidebook in multiple languages that contain fascinating details on Doge's Palace and the other gems in St Mark's Square.

    • Explore centuries-old history, art, and culture with the 7 suggested itineraries that will take you on an exciting journey of Venice.

    • Fun fact: The Great Council Hall, as big as 2 tennis courts, is one of the largest rooms in Europe that stands without the support of beams or columns.

    • Skip-the-line ticket to Doge's Palace

    • Entry to the Museo Correr, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

    • Guidebook in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian

    • Detailed map with public boat transport information

    • 7 itineraries for Venice visit

  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Lynda Martin

    Lynda

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    The ticket collection point was difficult to find (once we realised that our ticket from Headout was not for the attraction but was a voucher to collect a ticket) and the guide book was a basic, simple guide to Venice and NOT a detailed guide to Doge Palace as expected that would replace an actual guide. For the price paid of nearly double the face value of the ticket this was not good value for money.
    Michael Seng

    Michael

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    The owner of the kiosk at the redemption point is unfriendly; if not to say rude. Tickets also came late. But his attitude was not ok.
    Bulfaro Olimpia Graciela

    Bulfaro

    Aug 2025
    Verified booking
    IOANNIS MOYSIDS

    Ioannis

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    Lou Garion

    Lou

    Jul 2025
    Verified booking
    Refused entry wants refund
  • When you come into Venice from the sea, the first thing you see of this island is the unmistakable silhouette of the Doge's Palace. Having been the seat of political and administrative power of the Venice Republic from its birth to its end, the Doge's Palace also known as the Palazzo Ducale is a statement of the splendor of the La Serenissima (Venice). It has 3 fundamental roles: the seat of the government, the house of justice, and the Doge's residence. A visit to Doge's Palace will open your eyes to the rich and lavish art, history, and relics of ancient Venice. It boasts an array of Renaissance masterpieces, grand staircases, opulent rooms, and monumental entrances, all of which will leave you enthralled beyond words. Your skip-the-line access to the Palace ensures that you spend more time admiring its many wonders than you do waiting in line to get in.

    You can then explore the Royal Palace, which is the present day Museo Correr, which was once home to the Procurators, Venice's most honored dignitaries. It is the more modern of the three museums in St. Mark's Square, built during the time when Venice still fell under Napoleon's rule. The building is flanked by the Procuratie Nuove and Vechie buildings on each side, once the Royal Palace under Napoleon's rule, refurbished for the use of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, and that is the purpose it served until 1946.Visitors to the different Royal Palaces can learn about Venice's culture, history and present way of life, as your multiple language guidebook is sure to tell you.

  • The Doge's Palace

    Monday9:00am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
    Tuesday9:00am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
    Wednesday9:00am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
    Thursday9:00am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
    Friday9:00am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
    Saturday9:00am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm
    Sunday9:00am - 6:00pmlast entry 5:00pm

    St. Mark's Square

    Monday12:00am - 11:59pm
    Tuesday12:00am - 11:59pm
    Wednesday12:00am - 11:59pm
    Thursday12:00am - 11:59pm
    Friday12:00am - 11:59pm
    Saturday12:00am - 11:59pm
    Sunday12:00am - 11:59pm
  • What to bring

    • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes since this tour involves a fair bit of walking.

    Additional information

    • All Museums restrict entry one hour before closing time.

    • Although your skip-the-line ticket allows you to bypass the general lines, all guests must still go through the security line/security check.

    • According to the size of the crowd, the skip-the-line queue may also take time so please factor in this waiting time.

    • The guidebook will be issued on a sharing basis if the reservation is for 2 or more people.

    • 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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