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Doge's Palace

Visit the former royal residence of powerful Doges and explore the Armory room, Chamber of the Council of Ten, the Scala d'Oro staircase and more. Book Doge's Palace tickets here and enjoy skip-the-line entry, guided tours, and combo tours with St. Mark's Basilica.

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09:00 AM - 06:00 PM

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2 hours

Doge's Palace
Doge's Palace courtyard with view of St. Mark's Basilica domes in Venice, Italy.
Chamber of the Council of Ten in Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy, featuring ornate ceiling and historical decor.
Doge's Palace exterior with tourists in Venice, near St. Mark’s Basilica, skip-the-line tour.
Tourists at Doge's Palace entrance in Venice using Museum Pass for fast-track access.
Doge's Palace courtyard with ornate arches and columns in Venice, Italy.
Inside Saint Mark's Basilica
Doge's Palace facade with tourists in San Marco Square, Venice.
Visitors outside St. Mark's Basilica, Venice
Close up facade of St. Mark's Basilica
Judgement day mosaic on the facade of St. Mark's Basilica, Venice
Winged Lion at St. Mark's Basilica
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  • Glide past ticket queues with skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace, and delve into the lavish former seat of Venetian power.

  • Discover paintings like Tiepolo's Neptune Offering Gifts to Venice and frescoes like The Apotheosis of Venice by Paolo Veronese in grand rooms and council halls.

  • Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.

  • This ticket also lets you see neoclassical art at Museo Correr, rare antiquities at the Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.

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  • Glide past ticket queues with skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace, and delve into the lavish former seat of Venetian power.

  • Discover paintings like Tiepolo's Neptune Offering Gifts to Venice and frescoes like The Apotheosis of Venice by Paolo Veronese in grand rooms and council halls.

  • Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.

  • This ticket also lets you see neoclassical art at Museo Correr, rare antiquities at the Archaeological Museum, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.

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€30
St. Mark's Basilica facade in Venice, part of the skip-the-line guided tour with Doge’s Palace.
A female guide giving directions to a tourist in front of St. Mark’s Basilica
Doge's Palace in Venice with gondola on canal in foreground.
Aerial view of St. Mark's Square and Royal Palace Museum in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace exterior with tourists on a guided tour in Venice, Italy.
Courtyard of Doge's Palace in Venice with tourists exploring the historic architecture.
St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace in Venice with tourists on a guided skip-the-line tour.
St Mark's Basilica interior with ornate mosaics and arches, Venice, Italy.
View of Venice canals and rooftops from Doge's Palace balcony, Italy.
St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace in Venice with tourists on a guided skip-the-line tour.
Scala d'Oro ceiling details in Doge's Palace, Venice tour with St. Mark’s Basilica entry.
Doge Palace chambers interior with ornate ceilings and historical artifacts in Venice.
Tourists gathered outside St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.
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1 hr 30 min
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  • Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your fast-track entry tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
  • Enjoy a 1.5 to 3-hour guided tour with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
  • From the intricacy of the biblical sculptures of St. Mark's Basilica to the scary hallows and dingy prisons of Doge's Palace, this experience has it all.
  • Carry the exploratory spirit to museums of St. Mark's Square with access to the Royal Palace Museum and National Archeological Museum.
  • Fun fact: The National Archaeological Museum houses intriguing artifacts, like an ancient Roman toilet seat made of marble and Egyptian mummies!

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  • Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your fast-track entry tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
  • Enjoy a 1.5 to 3-hour guided tour with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
  • From the intricacy of the biblical sculptures of St. Mark's Basilica to the scary hallows and dingy prisons of Doge's Palace, this experience has it all.
  • Carry the exploratory spirit to museums of St. Mark's Square with access to the Royal Palace Museum and National Archeological Museum.
  • Fun fact: The National Archaeological Museum houses intriguing artifacts, like an ancient Roman toilet seat made of marble and Egyptian mummies!
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€63.38
Cloister of Doge’s Palace in Venice with ornate arches and historical architecture.
Doge's Palace interior with ornate ceilings and columns, Venice.
Stairs leading to ornate sculpture at Doge’s Palace, Venice.
Great Council Hall interior with ornate ceiling and historical paintings, Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace exterior with tourists on a guided tour in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace interior with historical paintings and ornate ceilings in Venice, Italy.
Sculpture inside Doge's Palace, Venice, showcasing intricate historical artistry.
Gondola boat ride on canal near Bridge of Sighs, Venice.
Panoramic view of Doge’s Palace from the canal in Venice, showcasing Gothic architecture.
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1 hr 15 min
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  • Skip the long ticketing lines and embark on an hour-long tour of the Doge's Palace with your professional and friendly guide.

  • Get to know rare-known secrets about the 14th century palace from an expert guide in your preferred language. Take pictures of the ornate design and architecture of this marvel.

  • Your ticket also gives you access to the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square! Visit the Museo Correr, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marcianaso on your own at a leisurely pace.

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  • Skip the long ticketing lines and embark on an hour-long tour of the Doge's Palace with your professional and friendly guide.

  • Get to know rare-known secrets about the 14th century palace from an expert guide in your preferred language. Take pictures of the ornate design and architecture of this marvel.

  • Your ticket also gives you access to the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square! Visit the Museo Correr, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marcianaso on your own at a leisurely pace.

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€56
St. Mark's Basilica facade with tourists, Venice Museum and Doge's Palace in background.
St. Mark's Basilica interior with ornate mosaics and arches, Venice, Italy.
Tourists exploring the stunning interior of St. Mark's Basilica with Skip-the-Line Tickets in Venice, Italy
Doge's Palace courtyard with view of St. Mark's Basilica domes in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace courtyard with ornate arches and columns in Venice, Italy.
St. Mark's Basilica facade with tourists in Venice, Italy, highlighting ticketed entry.
St. Mark's Basilica facade with tourists in Venice, Italy, highlighting architectural details.
Tourists at Doge's Palace entrance in Venice using Museum Pass for fast-track access.
Flexible duration
  • Skip the line with these tickets for St. Mark’s Basilica, where you'll discover its five ornate domes and world-famous golden mosaic.

  • See 12th-century mosaics depicting scenes from the life of Christ in the interior, and marvel at the Winged Lion, a symbol of the city's identity.

  • Gain skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace and explore the private chambers of the Doge, Venice's supreme authority.

  • Marvel at the Golden Staircase, a stunning 15th-century entrance reserved for esteemed dignitaries. Benefit from the 3 museum pass to save big!

  • Fun fact: Beneath the Doge's Palace lie underground dungeons known as the Pozzi (wells), where prisoners were held in cramped and dark conditions.

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  • Skip the line with these tickets for St. Mark’s Basilica, where you'll discover its five ornate domes and world-famous golden mosaic.

  • See 12th-century mosaics depicting scenes from the life of Christ in the interior, and marvel at the Winged Lion, a symbol of the city's identity.

  • Gain skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace and explore the private chambers of the Doge, Venice's supreme authority.

  • Marvel at the Golden Staircase, a stunning 15th-century entrance reserved for esteemed dignitaries. Benefit from the 3 museum pass to save big!

  • Fun fact: Beneath the Doge's Palace lie underground dungeons known as the Pozzi (wells), where prisoners were held in cramped and dark conditions.

from €39.90
€38.70

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St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace exterior in Venice with tourists using skip-the-line tickets.
St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace exterior with tourists in Venice, Italy.
Aerial view of Doge Palace and surrounding Venice canals.
Stairs leading to ornate sculpture at Doge’s Palace, Venice.
Tourist with audio guide exploring St. Mark's Basilica interior, Venice.
Tour guide with tourists at St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, skip-the-line tickets.
St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace exterior with tourists in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace exterior with tourists in Venice, near St. Mark’s Basilica, skip-the-line tour.
Chamber of the Council of Ten in Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy, featuring ornate ceiling and historical decor.
Doge's Palace interior with historical paintings and ornate ceilings in Venice, Italy.
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  • Explore the best of Venice with skip-the-line access to two of its most iconic landmarks–St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
  • Unlock the secrets of Venetian history through an audioguide app, which offers insights into the rich cultural and historical heritage of the city.
  • Admire the basilica’s Byzantine architecture, the relics of Saint Mark, and exquisite mosaics showcasing 800 years of artistic styles.
  • Then, head to Doge’s Palace to stroll through the Doge’s apartments, the armory with over 2000 artifacts, and the picture gallery.
  • Cross the Bridge of Sighs to see the palace’s prison before visiting the Correr Museum and Marciana National Library.

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  • Explore the best of Venice with skip-the-line access to two of its most iconic landmarks–St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace.
  • Unlock the secrets of Venetian history through an audioguide app, which offers insights into the rich cultural and historical heritage of the city.
  • Admire the basilica’s Byzantine architecture, the relics of Saint Mark, and exquisite mosaics showcasing 800 years of artistic styles.
  • Then, head to Doge’s Palace to stroll through the Doge’s apartments, the armory with over 2000 artifacts, and the picture gallery.
  • Cross the Bridge of Sighs to see the palace’s prison before visiting the Correr Museum and Marciana National Library.
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€60
St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace in Venice with guided tour group.
Tour group with guide outside Doge's Palace, Venice Full-Day Guided Tour.
Doge's Palace in Venice with gondola on canal and tourists exploring nearby.
Gondola gliding under a stone bridge on a narrow canal in Venice, Italy.
Murano Island canal with colorful buildings and boats, Venice full-day guided tour.
Mosaic and marble inlays inside St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, Italy.
St. Mark's Basilica exterior with intricate domes and arches in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace interior with ornate ceilings and columns, Venice, Italy.
Doge Palace chambers interior with ornate ceilings and historical artifacts in Venice.
Tourists on a gondola ride in Venice, passing historic buildings on a full-day guided tour.
A glassblower working on Murano, Venice Full-Day Guided Tour
Lady embroidering lace on Burano during Venice full-day guided tour.
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  • Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace!

  • Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.

  • Watch timeless ripples paint the city in colors of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals of Venice.

  • Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day! Opt for the full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.

  • Fun Fact: Venice is stunningly archipelagic! It's made up of 118 small islands, connected by over 400 bridges. Each step you take could be onto another island!

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  • Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace!

  • Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.

  • Watch timeless ripples paint the city in colors of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals of Venice.

  • Add the magic of artisanal crafts to your day! Opt for the full-day trip to explore the vibrant islands famous for glass-blowing and lace-making.

  • Fun Fact: Venice is stunningly archipelagic! It's made up of 118 small islands, connected by over 400 bridges. Each step you take could be onto another island!

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€135
Courtyard of Doge's Palace, Venice, Italy with historic architecture and arches.
Biblioteca Marciana, Venice
Interior of Biblioteca Marciana, Venice
Ca' Rezzonico palace on Grand canal, Venice
National Archaeological Museum Venice exterior with tourists exploring the historic architecture.
Natural History Museum, Venice
Fortuny Museum interior with ornate ceiling and historical artifacts, Venice.
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  • Get Doge’s Palace tickets along with a pass granting access to Venice's 11 civic museums! Extended validity lets you explore each museum on your own schedule.

  • Explore Correr Museum's neoclassical art, Biblioteca Marciana's ancient manuscripts, and the Archaeological Museum's artifacts.

  • Curious to learn about the specialty crafts at the islands of Venice? Visit the Glass Museum at Murano and the Lace Museum of Burano with your pass.

  • Discover the Carla Goldoni House Museum set within the writer's residence, and delve into Venetian costumes at the Mocenigo Palace-Museum.

  • Fun fact: Want to see rooms covered in a patchwork of exquisite fabrics and floor-to-ceiling frescoes? Make sure to visit the Fortuny Museum.

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  • Get Doge’s Palace tickets along with a pass granting access to Venice's 11 civic museums! Extended validity lets you explore each museum on your own schedule.

  • Explore Correr Museum's neoclassical art, Biblioteca Marciana's ancient manuscripts, and the Archaeological Museum's artifacts.

  • Curious to learn about the specialty crafts at the islands of Venice? Visit the Glass Museum at Murano and the Lace Museum of Burano with your pass.

  • Discover the Carla Goldoni House Museum set within the writer's residence, and delve into Venetian costumes at the Mocenigo Palace-Museum.

  • Fun fact: Want to see rooms covered in a patchwork of exquisite fabrics and floor-to-ceiling frescoes? Make sure to visit the Fortuny Museum.

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€40
Doge's Palace exterior in Venice, part of the 3-Museum Pass with skip-the-line access.
Doge's Palace facade in Venice, part of the 3-Museum Pass with skip-the-line access.
Tourists exploring the grand interiors of Doge's Palace in Venice with a 3-Museum Pass, including Skip-the-Line Tickets
Doge's Palace facade in Venice, part of the 3-Museum Pass with skip-the-line access.
Doge's Palace courtyard with tourists, Venice, near Correr Museum.
Doge's Palace exterior with tourists, Venice, near Correr Museum.
Doge's Palace exterior with tourists in Venice, near Correr Museum.
Doge's Palace facade in Venice, part of the 3-Museum Pass with skip-the-line access.
Doge's Palace facade in Venice, part of the 3-Museum Pass with skip-the-line access.
Doge's Palace exterior in Venice, part of the 3-Museum Pass with skip-the-line access.
Doge's Palace facade in Venice, part of the 3-Museum Pass with skip-the-line access.
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  • With this pass, you can choose to avail free, one-time access to 3 museums including Correr Museum, and enjoy discounted entry to Doge's Palace.

  • Enjoy fast track, priority skip-the-line entry and get direct access to the museums’ permanent collections.

  • Gaze at the golden ceilings at Marciana Library, where you can see Roman statues and a world map from 1450.

  • Admire works of art from different art movements as you go museum-hopping at your own pace. The pass is valid from the time it is activated at the first museum for consecutive days.

  • Fun Fact: Correr Museum holds many 18th-century navigational instruments that were the building blocks of Venice's maritime strength.

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  • With this pass, you can choose to avail free, one-time access to 3 museums including Correr Museum, and enjoy discounted entry to Doge's Palace.

  • Enjoy fast track, priority skip-the-line entry and get direct access to the museums’ permanent collections.

  • Gaze at the golden ceilings at Marciana Library, where you can see Roman statues and a world map from 1450.

  • Admire works of art from different art movements as you go museum-hopping at your own pace. The pass is valid from the time it is activated at the first museum for consecutive days.

  • Fun Fact: Correr Museum holds many 18th-century navigational instruments that were the building blocks of Venice's maritime strength.

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€30
Gondola on Venice canal near Doge's Palace, skip-the-line tickets with guidebook.
Gondola on Venice canal near Doge's Palace with tourists using skip-the-line tickets and guidebook.
Gondola on Venice canal near Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry and guidebook.
Gondola on Venice canal near Doge's Palace with skip-the-line ticket and guidebook.
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1 hr
Mobile ticket
  • 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.

More details

  • 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.

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€42.90

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About The Doge's Palace

Doge's Palace, a striking example of Venetian Gothic architecture, stands as a testament to the power and wealth of the Venetian Republic. Inside, it houses opulent rooms and renowned works by Tintoretto and Veronese. Key highlights include the grand Council Chamber, the eerie prison cells, and the iconic Bridge of Sighs.


Address
P.za San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Year opened
1923
Founded by
Filippo Calendario
Visitors per year
1000000
Expected wait time - Standard
30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status
1987
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Gelin corinne
FR

Gelin

4/5
France
We didn't have to queue. The museum tour is superb. We didn't have a guide, but everything went very smoothly.
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Samantha Berry

Samantha

5/5
Turning up and using the "skip the line" prebooked tickets in cold wet weather was simple, fast and perfect. The Doges speaks for itself.. Everything about it was grand & beautiful, with something wow around every corner. The bridge of sighs was also a moving experience and well worth doing.
Paul Zardus
US

Paul

5/5
United States
The tour of St Mark's Balsilica and the Doge's Place was an amazing experience, one of the highlights of my Venezia trip!! My guide was incredibly knowledgeable and so pleasant to be with that the time fly by!! There is so to observe and learn I could have spent the entire day with my guide!! Thank you!!
Ruby Claughan
GB

Ruby

4/5
United Kingdom
The armoury was incredible! As well as seeing some fantastic ceilings, amazing artwork etc. Doges palace Is definitely worth the visit.
Rachel New

Rachel

4/5
Being inside the palace was awesome Finding Headouts office beforehand was a bit challenging and I recommend giving yourself plenty of time before the tour. Skipping the line with our guide was brilliant. Whilst the tour was called "mysteries and secrets" it was really just a history... not many secrets revealed.
Daniel Drabik
US

Daniel

5/5
United States
We are very happy we decided to book this tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgable and very easy to understand. We found it so much better than trying to do it on our own.
Laura J PIerce
US

Laura

5/5
United States
Valentina was fantastic! She is so knowledgeable and knows so much about the history of Venice! We really enjoyed her tour and would like to have her as a guide again.
Regula Batumike

Regula

4/5
Impressive buildings and interesting museums on Venetian history. Too bad that some exhibitions or floors are not wheelchair accessible!
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