Doge's Palace: Priority Entrance (Exclusive Refundable Ticket)

4.1 (444 reviews) Venice, Italy
Duration1h - 3h
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 40 travelers
Skip the linePriority entrance

Overview

Skip the long lines to enter in the imposing Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) and the Royal Palace in Piazza San Marco.
You will admire the stunning masterpieces of art collected by the Doge and the highest dignitaries of the Republic of Venice over many centuries. Cross the Bridge of Sighs and admire the old Venice Prisons.

You can also enter in the Museo Correr (in front of the Doge’s Palace): here you’ll discover the history the Venice city and the Venetians Lifestyle in past. You can also admire the Royal rooms of Sissi and Napoleon.

Enjoy a detailed guide book to learn more and customize your personal itinerary.

Use the detailed handy guide book, provided in your chosen language, to find out curiosities and history of these magnificent palaces.

Chose the Bell Tower option to live firsthand the tallest structure in Venice (98 meters). A quick elevator ride takes you to the top, where you will admire stunning vistas of the city's iconic landmarks.

Options

Doge Palace Ticket & Guidebook
Doge Palace &Bell Tower Ticket

Duration: 2 hours
Doge's Palace & Bell Tower: This option includes priority entry ticket & guidebook to Doge's Palace and Bell Tower priority entry ticket.

Doge's Palace Ticket

Audioguide available : The audioguide is available inside the Doge's Palace

What's included

  • Handy guide book & Audioguide (if option is selected)
  • City Map (if option is selected)
  • Entrance Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Napoleon Ballroom, Empress Sissi’s Boudoir)
  • History Gallery: a unique vr experience of Venice in the past (if option is selected)
  • Priority Refundable Ticket for Doge's Palace
  • Bell Tower Priority Entry (if option is selected)
  • Guided Visit (available only if the option is selected)

What to expect

  1. Pass by
    Collect your tickets at Calle de le Rasse 4536, Venice Tours office

    HOW TO REACH THE 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; look for the sign at the entrance.
  2. Palazzo Ducale
    2h · Admission ticket included
    A special ticket to skip the long line and save your time to enter in the marvelous Doge’s Palace: the old seat of the politician power during the Republic of Venice.

    Enjoy fast track admission to the Doge’s Palace and be stunned in front of the wonderful halls of powers, corridors and rooms of the Doge, that are decorated by the most famous Venetian artists as Tiepolo or Tiziano! You will cross the Bridge of Sighs to go down to the Old Venetian prisons where also Casanova was held!
  3. Piazza San Marco
    Pass by
    The Doge's and Royal palace are in the most charming square of Venice: Piazza San Marco!
  4. Museo Correr
    30m
    You may visit by yourself the other magnificent palaces around St. Mark’s Square under the name of Procuratie 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 and the rooms restored for Sissi Empress Austria.
  5. Campanile di San Marco
    30m
    ONLY IF OPTION IS SELECTED Experience the breathtaking views from St. Mark's Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice at 98 meters. A quick elevator ride takes you to the top, where you can admire stunning vistas of the city's iconic landmarks, including the domes of St. Mark's Basilica, St. Mark's Square, and the shimmering lagoon. This unique vantage point offers an unforgettable panorama of Venice's architectural beauty and vibrant life.

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Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace: FREE DEPOSIT INSIDE
  • DOGES PALACE OPENING HOURS: From 09:00am to 6:00pm (last admission 5:00pm).
  • Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes suggested
  • 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.
  • Following new regulations effective July 1st, all travelers visiting St. Mark's Basilica and St. Mark’s Bell Tower must provide their full names — not just the lead traveler. Failure to do so may result in denied entry
  • 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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