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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.
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Skip the queue at the Doge's Palace and step straight into Venice's most storied seat of power. Gilded council chambers, masterpiece canvases, and the Bridge of Sighs await.
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A multilingual guidebook is included, covering the palace, St. Mark's Square, and the surrounding area so you always have context as you explore.
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Your ticket grants access to three additional venues — Museo Correr, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Marciana .
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A city map with 7 suggested itineraries and public boat transport routes is included to help you plan your time across Venice independently.
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This is the most flexible way to experience the palace. Explore at your own pace, linger where you like, and visit the bonus museums whenever suits you within the validity window.
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Skip-the-line ticket to Doge's Palace
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Entry to the Museo Correr, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
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Physical guidebook in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian
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Detailed map with public boat transport information
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7 itineraries for Venice visit
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Hotel transfers
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Audio guide
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Live guide
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These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Skip the queues and explore the Doge's Palace on your own terms with a guidebook and city map to keep you oriented every step of the way.
Getting started
Head to the Porta del Frumento entrance on Piazzetta San Marco. Present your ticket for validation and collect your multilingual guidebook and city map at entry. Timed entry means you go straight in — no waiting in the general queue.
What to expect
Doge's Palace
The Doge's Palace served as the political heart of the Venetian Republic for centuries, housing the residence of the Doge and the chambers of its most powerful governing bodies.
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Grand Council Chamber: The largest room in the palace, its walls and ceilings covered in monumental canvases including Tintoretto's Il Paradiso — one of the largest oil paintings in the world.
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Bridge of Sighs: Cross the enclosed limestone bridge that once connected the palace's interrogation rooms to the New Prisons, where condemned prisoners caught their last glimpse of Venice.
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New Prisons: Walk through the cells that held the Republic's prisoners, where scratched inscriptions on the walls still survive today.
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Armory: One of Europe's best-preserved collections of medieval and Renaissance arms and armor, displayed across several rooms of the palace.
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Doge's Apartments: The private rooms where Venice's ruler lived and worked, decorated with period furnishings and artworks.
Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum & Biblioteca Marciana
Your ticket grants access to three further venues within the St. Mark's Square Museums circuit, each accessible without a guide at any point within 3 days of your Doge's Palace visit. Museo Correr traces Venice's history and art from the medieval period onward. The National Archaeological Museum holds one of Italy's most significant collections of Greek and Roman antiquities. The Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Marciana — designed by Jacopo Sansovino — house rare manuscripts and a ceiling decorated by Titian and Veronese.
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What to bring
- It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes since this tour involves a fair bit of walking.
Additional information
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All Museums restrict entry one hour before closing time.
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Although your skip-the-line ticket allows you to bypass the general lines, all guests must still go through the security line/security check.
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According to the size of the crowd, the skip-the-line queue may also take time so please factor in this waiting time.
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The guidebook will be issued on a sharing basis if the reservation is for 2 or more people.
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You can access the Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana within 3 days of your Doge’s Palace visit.
- 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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