Guided Tours

Doge's Palace Guided Tour

Name: Doge's Palace Guided Tour
Start: 2024-11-19T12:00:00
End: 2024-11-19T13:15:00
Location: Venice

St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge's Palace exterior with tourists using skip-the-line tickets in Venice.

The Great Council Hall, Venice - Great Council Chamber

Visitors exploring the ornate interior of Doge's Palace, Venice, with St. Mark’s Basilica visible in the background.

Delve into the glorious history of Venice on a guided visit to the Doge's Palace led by an expert and access 3 St. Mark's Square museums on your own!

Highlights

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.
Opt for the Mysteries and Secrets tour of Doge's Palace if you want to explore hidden chambers, like the Old Prisons of Piombi and Pozzi, and uncover conspiracies.

Inclusions

Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry
English, German, French, Spanish or Italian-speaking guide
Headsets
Access to:
- Correr Museum
- Marciana Library
- National Archeological Museum
Express 'mysteries and secrets' guided tour of Doge's Palace (if selected)
Access to the Old Prisons of Piombi and Pozzi (if selected)

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Reviews

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Susan

3/5

Nov, 2024

The guide Paula was good & caring My disappointment was that I thought I was booking the "Doge's Palace Secret Itineraries tour"but actually your Tour company 's title for the tour was "Doge's Palace Guided Tour - Mysteries and Secrets English Guided Tour". There was nothing 'secret' about the tour it went to all the conventional tourist areas. When I went back to your offices after the tour to query the lack of 'Attic tour, Bonaparte ballroom, etc' your representative advised me that the 'Secret Itineraries tour' is only available direct from the Doge's Palace. Tough luck. I agree I should have reviewed the tour details more closely but I feel that your company by naming the tour as you have is trying to pick up on tourists to Venice like myself who do an online search and expect truth in advertising. I am disappointed with your company. I would also like to mention as a warning to other tourists in the area - that there were 2 well dressed young Asian lady pickpockets who almost stole my wallet from my bag just prior to my arriving at your Office. The walkway was not crowded so I was able to hear them undo the zip on my backpack, luckily. My warning is a general one and is not a reflection on your Company.

David

5/5

Oct, 2024

Our guide was very personable, knowledgeable and interacted well with the group. She made the experience more enjoyable by moving our tour to areas in rooms providing the best views. Overall she was excellent.

Rachel

4/5

Oct, 2024

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.

Valerie

4/5

Oct, 2024

The Ducal Palace tour did not disappoint in terms of the incredible construction and artistic masterpieces. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.

Norbert

5/5

Oct, 2024

The best thing about the tour was Elisabeth, our tour guide. Very knowledgeable, she rounded off her knowledge with humorous interludes and conducted the tour in a very pleasant manner. Thank you very much!

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Your experience

Reimagine Doge's Palace

Bypass the ticketing lines in front of the Doge's Palace and go directly to a security check with your direct access ticket. Once you gain entry, your guide will help you navigate through this Venetian wonder. The seat of Venice's political power for hundreds of years, it was the place from which the Duke and his closest council members governed this 1000-year-old republic. You will get to relive this history with your guide as you walk through the halls of power and you will quickly discover that the Palazzo Ducale has lost none of its splendor over the years. Marvel at the golden staircase and the exquisite detail that gives it life, as well as the works of several artists that adorn the rest of the Palace, all depicting Venetian life in one way or another in breathtaking detail. Your guide will provide you with incredible facts and tales of those who once ruled Venice, making this tour a highlight of your visit to La Serenissima!

Museums of St. Mark's Square

After you tour the Palace, your guide will leave you to continue exploring Venice's rich history on your own by visiting the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square. You can start by visiting the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana, the walls of which are decorated by works of art created by masters like Titian and Veronese. The Archaeological Museum is home to a collection of Greek and Roman sculptures, objects, and artifacts, as well as Egyptian, Babylonian, and Assyrian antiquities. In contrast, the Museo Correr holds perhaps the most modern collection of art, poised between the Procuratie Vecchie and the Procuratie Nuove, in the perfect position to usher in a new era in Italian history.

An exclusive secret itinerary!

If you choose the mysteries and secrets package, your guide will give you a tour of Doge's Palace showing hidden chambers and painting a vivid picture of how the aristocracy colluded to overthrow the Doge in 1310 among other stories. This is your chance to uncover the Old Prisons of Piombi and Pozzi, sealed away from the regular public!

Know before you go

What's not allowed

Backpacks are not allowed.
Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchairs/prams/strollers.
Please note that the Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armory are not accessible by wheelchair and pram/stroller.
Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

My tickets

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.