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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.
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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.
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Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.
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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.
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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.
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Look out for detailed sculptures that adorn the façade, like Noah's Drunkenness by Filippo Calendario, and Adam and Eve by Antonio Rizzo.
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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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Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your fast-track entry tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
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Enjoy a 1.5 to 3-hour guided tour with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
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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.
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Carry the exploratory spirit to museums of St. Mark's Square with access to the Royal Palace Museum and National Archeological Museum.
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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.
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Enjoy a 1.5 to 3-hour guided tour with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
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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.
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Carry the exploratory spirit to museums of St. Mark's Square with access to the Royal Palace Museum and National Archeological Museum.
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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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Skip the long ticketing lines and embark on an hour-long tour of the Doge's Palace with your professional and friendly guide.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Experience the best of Venice on this immersive day tour, featuring iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace!
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Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.
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Watch timeless ripples paint the city in colors of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals of Venice.
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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.
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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!
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Skip the queues at St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, and immerse in their grandeur with a knowledgeable local guide.
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Watch timeless ripples paint the city in colors of romance on a 30-minute gondola ride through the canals of Venice.
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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.
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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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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.
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Board the ACTV Water Bus, and explore the iconic spots of Venice, Lido and the lagoon islands for two days.
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Visit the historic Doge’s Palace, which was the official residence of the Doge of Venice, former leader of the Venetian Republic.
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Make use of the Venice Museum Pass and explore Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.
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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.
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Board the ACTV Water Bus, and explore the iconic spots of Venice, Lido and the lagoon islands for two days.
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Visit the historic Doge’s Palace, which was the official residence of the Doge of Venice, former leader of the Venetian Republic.
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Make use of the Venice Museum Pass and explore Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana.
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Fun Fact: Biblioteca Marciana houses the remarkable Librarian's Staircase, designed by Jacopo Sansovino.
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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.
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Enjoy fast track, priority skip-the-line entry and get direct access to the museums’ permanent collections.
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Gaze at the golden ceilings at Marciana Library, where you can see Roman statues and a world map from 1450.
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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.
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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.
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Enjoy fast track, priority skip-the-line entry and get direct access to the museums’ permanent collections.
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Gaze at the golden ceilings at Marciana Library, where you can see Roman statues and a world map from 1450.
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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.
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Fun Fact: Correr Museum holds many 18th-century navigational instruments that were the building blocks of Venice's maritime strength.
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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.
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Gain skip-the-line access to the Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana with your ticket.
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Collect your guidebook in multiple languages that contain fascinating details on Doge's Palace and the other gems in St Mark's Square.
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Explore centuries-old history, art, and culture with the 7 suggested itineraries that will take you on an exciting journey of Venice.
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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.
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Gain skip-the-line access to the Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana with your ticket.
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Collect your guidebook in multiple languages that contain fascinating details on Doge's Palace and the other gems in St Mark's Square.
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Explore centuries-old history, art, and culture with the 7 suggested itineraries that will take you on an exciting journey of Venice.
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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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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.
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Waltz into the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica with your priority access tickets, allowing you to skip the infamous queues.
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Enjoy a guided tour in the language of your choice with an exemplary guide narrating interesting facts, important fragments of history, and gripping tales.
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You can even add in a typical Venetian gondola ride if you choose an English tour.
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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.
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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.
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You can even add in a typical Venetian gondola ride if you choose an English tour.
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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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Enjoy the grandeur of Venice through its canals in the iconic gondola on a 30-minute shared gondola ride.
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Benefit from Skip-the-Line access to the magnificent Doge's Palace and waste no time waiting in its infamous queues!
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With a guidebook that is available in several languages, learn about the palace's sprawling diversity, culture, and history.
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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.
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Benefit from Skip-the-Line access to the magnificent Doge's Palace and waste no time waiting in its infamous queues!
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With a guidebook that is available in several languages, learn about the palace's sprawling diversity, culture, and history.
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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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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.
Why visit The Doge's Palace?
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Plan your visit

Porta della Carta
The main entrance, it is located on the side of the Doge's Palace facing Piazza San Marco. It can be used by all visitors, including those with disabilities. The average wait time at this entrance is around 15-20 minutes.

Porta del Frumento
Located on the waterfront side of the Doge's Palace, this entrance is mainly used by tour groups and visitors with tickets. It is accessible to all, including those with disabilities. The average wait time at this entrance is about 10-15 minutes.

Scala dei Giganti
Located on the side of the Doge's Palace facing the waterfront, this entrance is mainly used by visitors with tickets. The average wait time at this entrance is approximately 10-15 minutes.
Special evening openings in 2024: 9am to 11pm from May 1 to September 30 on Fridays and Saturdays. (Last entry at 10pm).
Closed: Doge's Palace remains closed on December 25 and January 1.
Guests with big bags are requested to deposit their belongings at the cloak room.
You can take a snack break at the museum cafe.
For nappy changing, breastfeeding and simply relaxing.
The regular museum and toilets on the ground floor are wheelchair accessible. The Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armoury are not accessible.
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