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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.
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.
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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 interior with ornate mosaics and arches, Venice, Italy.
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.
Tourists gathered outside St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.
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.
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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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€84.50
Doge's Palace interior with ornate ceilings and columns, Venice.
Great Council Hall interior with ornate ceiling and historical paintings, 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 and Doge's Palace in Venice with guided tour group.
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.
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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3 hr
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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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€139
Venice ACTV water bus on Grand Canal with view of Doge's Palace and nearby museum.
Venice ACTV water bus cruising on Grand Canal with historic buildings in background.
Venice ACTV water bus cruising on the Grand Canal with historic buildings in the background.
Venice ACTV water bus cruising on Grand Canal with historic buildings in background.
Doge's Palace facade with tourists in San Marco Square, Venice.
Doge's Palace courtyard with ornate arches and columns in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace courtyard with view of St. Mark's Basilica domes in Venice, Italy.
Tourists at Doge's Palace entrance in Venice using Museum Pass for fast-track access.
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Flexible duration
  • Save big and explore the best of Venice with a 2-day ACTV Water Bus pass and exclusive access to Doge’s Palace and 3 museums.

  • Board the ACTV Water Bus, and explore the iconic spots of Venice, Lido and the lagoon islands for two days.

  • Visit the historic Doge’s Palace, which was the official residence of the Doge of Venice, former leader of the Venetian Republic.

  • Make use of the Venice Museum Pass and explore Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.

  • Fun Fact: Biblioteca Marciana houses the remarkable Librarian's Staircase, designed by Jacopo Sansovino.

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  • Save big and explore the best of Venice with a 2-day ACTV Water Bus pass and exclusive access to Doge’s Palace and 3 museums.

  • Board the ACTV Water Bus, and explore the iconic spots of Venice, Lido and the lagoon islands for two days.

  • Visit the historic Doge’s Palace, which was the official residence of the Doge of Venice, former leader of the Venetian Republic.

  • Make use of the Venice Museum Pass and explore Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.

  • Fun Fact: Biblioteca Marciana houses the remarkable Librarian's Staircase, designed by Jacopo Sansovino.

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€65
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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Flexible duration
Mobile ticket
  • 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.

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  • 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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Tour guide leading a group at St. Mark's Basilica with a gondola ride in Venice, Italy
Gondolas on a canal during a photo walking experience in Venice, Italy.
Campo SS. Giovanni e Paolo Venice
Gondola on Venice canal during 2-hour walking tour.
Basilica di San Marco and Piazza San Marco, Venice Full-Day Guided Tour
Tour guide with tourists at St. Mark's Basilica, Venice, skip-the-line tickets.
View from the Basilica Terraces, Venice
Doge's Palace exterior with ornate Gothic architecture in Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace grand hall with ornate ceiling and historic paintings, Venice, Italy.
Sculpture inside Doge's Palace, Venice, showcasing intricate historical artistry.
The Four Doors Room paintings in Doge Palace, Venice, showcasing intricate historical artwork.
View of Venice's canals and historic buildings from the Bridge of Sighs.
Doge's Palace Prisons interior with ornate ceilings and historic stone walls, Venice, Italy.
Doge's Palace courtyard with tourists, Venice, near Correr Museum.
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3 hr 30 min
2 more
  • Explore the charm of the floating city on foot with a certified guide narrating gripping commentary about everything you walk by, on a walking tour of Venice.

  • Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your priority access tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.

  • Enjoy a guided tour in the language of your choice with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.

  • You can even add in a typical Venetian gondola ride if you choose an English tour.

  • Benefit from a free optional coupon to witness the famous Venetian glassblowing technique during a 20-minute demonstration near St. Mark's Square.

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  • Explore the charm of the floating city on foot with a certified guide narrating gripping commentary about everything you walk by, on a walking tour of Venice.

  • Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your priority access tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.

  • Enjoy a guided tour in the language of your choice with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.

  • You can even add in a typical Venetian gondola ride if you choose an English tour.

  • Benefit from a free optional coupon to witness the famous Venetian glassblowing technique during a 20-minute demonstration near St. Mark's Square.

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€135
Doge's Palace facade with gondola on Venice canal, skip-the-line ticket experience.
Doge's Palace facade with gondola on Venice canal, skip-the-line ticket experience.
Doge's Palace facade with gondola on Venice canal, skip-the-line ticket experience.
Gondola on Venice canal near Doge's Palace, skip-the-line ticket experience.
Doge's Palace facade with gondola on Venice canal, skip-the-line ticket experience.
Doge's Palace facade with gondola on Venice canal, skip-the-line ticket experience.
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30 min
2 more
  • Enjoy the grandeur of Venice through its canals in the iconic gondola on a 30-minute shared gondola ride.

  • Benefit from Skip-the-Line access to the magnificent Doge's Palace and waste no time waiting in its infamous queues!

  • With a guidebook that is available in several languages, learn about the palace's sprawling diversity, culture, and history.

  • Benefit from complimentary entry to the St Mark's Square Museums, where you will get to dive into Venetian culture, its roots, history, and significance.

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  • Enjoy the grandeur of Venice through its canals in the iconic gondola on a 30-minute shared gondola ride.

  • Benefit from Skip-the-Line access to the magnificent Doge's Palace and waste no time waiting in its infamous queues!

  • With a guidebook that is available in several languages, learn about the palace's sprawling diversity, culture, and history.

  • Benefit from complimentary entry to the St Mark's Square Museums, where you will get to dive into Venetian culture, its roots, history, and significance.

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€103

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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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Kathleen Donnelly
US

Kathleen

4/5
United States
It's a beautiful building and the art was amazing. The audio tour was confusing. We often didn't know which room to be in until she started the description and history of the room.
Joan Rogers
US

Joan

4/5
United States
Great visit. We liked being able to go anytime during the selected day. We went in the afternoon. Not very crowded. We did not really use the audio guide too much. A little clunky to navigate and our phone batteries were low. Would have preferred to use equipment from the venue vs our phones.
James T Summers
US

James

5/5
United States
Our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. We really enjoyed the tour. I would definitely recommend the early access tour since it gets super busy after 9. Five Stars!!!
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!!
Christine Gindre épouse Chenet
FR

Christine

5/5
France
Very well organized. Our guide explained the history of the Doges' palace with passion. It was interesting. I recommend it.
Azucena Flores
US

Azucena

5/5
United States
Elena was outstanding!! The best guide we could have. Thank you so much for being fun and helpful. We definitely recommend her to other people.
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.
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.
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