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Doge’s Palace - The Legacy of the Roman Empire™

1 hour and 15 minutes

Easy

Visit the Doge’s Palace and discover its most hidden stories on a guided tour. Explore iconic areas, including the Bridge of Sighs and the Palace Prisons.

Discover one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks with skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace, in the heart of St. Mark’s Square. 

Step inside the palace that once stood at the center of the Venetian Republic and explore a masterpiece where art, power, and history meet. Wander through magnificent halls, richly decorated chambers, and monumental staircases, and uncover the stories of the Doges, the secrets of the Republic, and the grandeur of one of Italy’s most extraordinary palaces. Cross the famous Bridge of Sighs and enter the historic prisons, where Casanova himself was once held.

Your visit is enriched by a digital audio guide created by an expert Venetian storyteller, designed to reveal the hidden details, legends, and atmosphere of this remarkable place in a clear and engaging way.

Your ticket also includes access to the former Royal Palace, now part of the Correr Museum, located just opposite the Doge’s Palace. 

This refined residence offers a fascinating journey into a different side of Venetian history. Admire Napoleon’s grand ballroom, explore the elegant apartments of Empress Sissi of Austria, and experience the charm of an imperial palace overlooking St. Mark’s Square. 

To complete your visit, relax at the museum café and enjoy one of the most exclusive views in Venice of St Mark's Square.
What's included?
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Doge’s Palace shared guided tour
  • Skip-the-line ticket to Doge’s Palace
  • Access to the Bridge of Sighs
  • Access to Doge’s Palace Prisons
  • Skip the line ticket to visit by yourself the Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana and National Archeological Museum in St.Mark’s Square
  • San Marco History Gallery : Venice in the past, a 3D Journey across the Centuries
  • Audio-receiver devices (for groups over 10 people)
Exclusions
  • Food & drinks
  • Food and drinks
  • Guided tour of Royal Palace, Marciana Library, and National Archeological Museum
  • Hotel pickup and drop-of
Please note
    • The tour is NOT private but is shared with other participants.
    • Royal Palace (Correr Museum) ticket is included and can be used on the same day of the Doge's Palace guided tour or on the following day.
    • The Marciana Library is closed on Sundays.
    • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
    • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace (Free deposit available inside).
    • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to the staff)
    • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
    • The tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide or in case of unplanned religious functions (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)
    • Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time.
    What to bring

      Comfortable shoes