Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery

Duration1h - 1h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Discover the Doge's Palace like never before with our exclusive guided tour. Tired of long lines like at airport security? Skip them and dive straight into Venetian history, picturing yourself as a guest of the Doge, walking through grand halls filled with opulence and secrets. This isn't just a tour; it's an invitation to step into the shoes of past rulers of one of the most powerful empires the world has known.

The Doge's Palace was more than a residence—it was the nerve center of a republic that shaped history. Picture the grandeur of the White House meeting the intrigue of "House of Cards." With a local guide, explore chambers of power, where gold-plated rooms witnessed decisions that ruled the Mediterranean. If Bill Gates had been around, he’d have admired the strategic brilliance behind these walls.

Hear stories of Casanova’s legendary escape, secret trials in hidden rooms, and political backstabbing that would give James Bond a run for his money

Options

French In-depth Guided Tour

Shared Tour in French: Choose this option to discover the imposing Doge's Palace and its history. This option involves a longer visit.
Starting point:
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

Spanish In-depth Guided Tour

Shared Tour in Spanish: Choose this option to discover the imposing Doge's Palace and its history. This option involves a longer visit.
Starting point:
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

German In-depth Guided Tour

Shared Tour in German: Choose this option to discover the imposing Doge's Palace and its history. This option involves a longer visit.
Starting point:
Calle larga de l'Ascension, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy

French Classic Guided Tour

Duration: 1 hour
Shared Tour in French: Choose this option to visit the main rooms of the iconic Doge's Palace.
Starting point:
Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

English Classic Guided Tour

Shared Tour in English: Choose this option to visit the main rooms of the iconic Doge's Palace.
Starting point:
Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

English Express Guided Tour

Duration: 1 hour
Starting point:
Venice Tours srl - Priority Tickets San Marco Square Monuments, Calle de le Rasse, 4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy

What's included

Professional local guide
Doge’s Palace guided tour
Skip the line pass for St. Mark's Square Museums (Marciana Library is closed on Sundays)
Priority ticket to Doge's Palace
History Gallery: a unique VR Experience of Venice in the past (if option is selected)
Royal Palace Ticket - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dance Hall)

Hotel pick-up & Drop-off
Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum
Guided Tour to St. Mark's Square Museums

What to expect

Palazzo Ducale
50m · Admission ticket included

The Palazzo Ducale represented for centuries the seat of Venetian political power. In its splendid rooms, surrounded by hundreds of painting masterpieces, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year old republic.
The experienced guide will show you the halls of power, plunging you into a very special setting: the European Middle Ages and the centuries immediately following.

You’ll be surprised at the rich details of the gold staircase, at the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, you will relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova.
Museo Correr
30m · Admission ticket included

You may visit by yourself the other magnificent palaces around St. Mark’s Square under the name of Procuratie Nuove with the same ticket! You will discover the way of life of the venetians, with paintings, library, coinage, sculpture. You will be entered in the secrets of Venice Empire, with description of Arsenale who produced the famous battleship Galea. You will visit the area built by Napoleon including the majestic Dancing Hall and the the rooms restored for Empress Sissi.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at Calle Larga de l'Ascension, St. Mark’s Square, in front of the post office. The meeting point is at the brown wooden newsstand with the yellow sign that says Meeting Point.

Meeting point

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.

End point

Meet at Calle Larga de l'Ascension, St. Mark’s Square, in front of the post office. The meeting point is at the brown wooden newsstand with the yellow sign that says Meeting Point.

End point

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after; otherwise, it will be refunded)
For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace, the storage service is available inside the Palace and it is free of charge.
Please note that the Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
During periods of high visitor numbers or due to other unforeseen circumstances, the waiting time to access Doge’s Palace may be longer than expected.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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