Doge's Palace Guided Tour: Explore Venice's Former Political Center with Skip-The-Line Access

Embark on a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace in Venice, the former political center of the Venetian Republic. Enjoy skip-the-line access and explore its stunning architecture with expert commentary.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Doge’s Palace - Visit the magnificent Doge’s Palace of Venice
What's Included
  • Qualified guide
  • Personal headsets
  • Doge’s Palace skip-the-line ticket (if option selected)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrances if you select the “St Mark’s Essentials” option
Additional Information

Join a guided exploration of one of Venice’s most iconic structures: the Doge’s Palace. Tour this historic dwelling of the Doge of Venice, a place that once served as the heart of political decision-making and public management in the Venetian Republic. With the benefit of priority entrance, you can bypass the queues and dive straight into admiring its…

Location
Campo S. Zaccaria, 4683g
Campo San Zaccaria
Meet at Campo San Zaccaria, 4683/G. Check-in with our staff at the shop opposite the Church of San Zaccaria. Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the tour starting time. Please provide or show a copy of your voucher to the staff
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Liz_l
Oct 2, 2025
Pamela was very engaging... - Pamela was very engaging and knowledgeable. We love the detail she gave us and the pace which the tour was conducted.
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Jen_m
Oct 1, 2025
Doges palace with bridge of Sighs - Guide cramed 1600 years of history into the 1 and half hour. Very lively and considerate to those less able. There are 119 steps at the beginning of the tour but very well worth the hike. The Iconic Bridge of Sighs, prisons and the paintings were amazing. Would just say anyone going to Venice and wishes to see The Doges Palace and St Marco Basilica needs to book as soon as possible, went last few days of September and discovered most times already booked.
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Sarah_r
Sep 11, 2025
Great Experience - The guide was very good! He told us about the area, time period and related what was going on then to what we have now. A guided tour is much better than a visiting without a guide.
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Donna_g
Sep 5, 2025
Awesome - He was very entertaining- he knew all the people in our group by name. He asked lots of interesting questions.
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Jovan_b
Aug 15, 2025
Giovanni!!!! - Our tour guide Giovanni was AMAZING. He made the tour interactive and kept the interest of everyone , even the small children. He got to know each family and shared the incredible history of the. Venetian government. I highly recommend.
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Nicholas_m
Sep 26, 2025
Scammy Title - Emma was an amazing tour guide and highly recommend her. The booking company is very misleading. This is only a walking tour of Venice and no access to anything. In the title is states guided tour of doges palace with skip the line access with check marks near them but that apparently doesn't matter due to some writing in fine print. Very scammy
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Timothy_j
Sep 5, 2025
Kind of uncoordinated in... - Kind of uncoordinated in the beginning, difficult to hear the guide at first but overall it did come together after the first 30 minutes or so.
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Sherian_f
Sep 26, 2025
Antonio surveyed the... - Antonio surveyed the English speaking group and 90% were Americans. He tossed out about 10 insults to Americans including our President. His behavior was completely insulting and reprehensible.
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Jessicajenen
Sep 26, 2025
We were running late and... - We were running late and got in touch with the tour operator and they refused to allow us to come slightly late and they refused to let us take the same tour tomorrow
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Nelson_c
Sep 14, 2025
Horrible experience, I... - Horrible experience, I came to the tour and they told me was a walking tour not the entry to the doges palace
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From $70
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).