Doge's Palace Tour: Skip Lines, Explore History

Skip the line at Venice’s Doge’s Palace, explore historic prisons, and enjoy a VR journey through Venetian history. Discover art and culture effortlessly.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Doge’s Palace - The Doge’s Palace stands as one of Venice’s most stunning landmarks and a prime example of Venetian Gothic architecture. This grand palace, once the seat of the powerful Venetian Republic, served as the residence of the Doge and the hub of Venice’s political power for centuries. Visitors can explore opulent halls adorned with…
What's Included
  • Priority Refundable Entrance Ticket to the Doge’s Palace
  • Doge’s Palace Official Audio Guide (to be downloaded inside the Palace)
  • Entrance Ticket to the National Archaeological Museum
  • Entrance Ticket to the Monumental Rooms of the Marciana Library
  • Entrance Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Napoleon Ballroom, Empress Sissi’s Boudoir)
Additional Information

Save valuable time and avoid the lengthy queues at Venice’s former seat of power. Benefit from fast-track access to the stunning Doge’s Palace and explore its remarkable halls and corridors at your leisure. Marvel at the grand chambers decorated with masterpieces by renowned Venetian artists and cross the Bridge of Sighs from the inside to reach the…

Location
Doge's Palace
Piazza San Marco, 1
Cancellation Policy

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

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K2488sqjanef
May 25, 2026
Good tour - Very informational! Small group
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Victoriabk1416wb
May 25, 2026
Excelente - Valentina was very knowledgeable and kind I truly learn a lot with her
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Annekemcevoy
May 25, 2026
Great tour of St. Mark's and Doge 's Palace with Valentina! - Valentina was a lovely tour guide. Informative, patient, and nice to listen to.
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Cts157
May 23, 2026
Thank you Valentina — Venice - Valentina was an exceptional tour guide. Her passion and knowledge helped us to immerse ourselves and feel as one with the Venetian culture. Valentina was so kind and happy to answer all our questions as well.
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Lisa
May 23, 2026
Great Tour! - Valentina was amazing! Humorous and so knowledgeable about history and myth!
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Davidelliot123
May 23, 2026
Getting to know Venice - Amazing visit learned so much than we would have done if we just bought our own tickets. Lots of information to take in so it was certainly a full agenda
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Brittanykz3131ai
May 22, 2026
Magical Day Exploring Venice with an Amazing Guide - On Friday, we headed to Venice by train from San Trovaso. Our hotel was about a 20-minute walk to the train station, followed by an easy 30-minute direct ride into Venice. We booked a guided tour through TripAdvisor that included Saint Mark’s Basilica, Doge’s Palace, and a gondola ride — and it ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. Our tour guide, Giovanna, was absolutely amazing. She was incredibly knowledgeable, spoke excellent English, and even shared helpful tips for the rest of our stay in Italy. Hearing the history behind the buildings, learning what they were once used for and how they are used today, and discovering hidden gems along the way made the experience unforgettable. The mosaic artwork throughout Venice was absolutely breathtaking. It’s incredible to think about how old these cities are compared to the roughly 250 years of America’s history as a country. We also got to see many iconic sights, including the Rialto Bridge, where we ended our day with a delicious dinner at Caffe Saraceno. The views along the Grand Canal, overlooking the Rialto Bridge, were stunning. The entire day felt magical, and this tour was truly a wonderful way to experience Venice.
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Sophie
May 22, 2026
Great visit. - Great visit with Rocco, who really took the time to show us the Doge's Palace with passion.
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Cheruve71
May 22, 2026
Great cultural visit, due to its history and art. - Francesco, a great professional, very friendly, provided us with all kinds of details about the Republic of Venice and its artists, such as Titian and the bullfighter.
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Kristen
May 24, 2026
Not a smooth experience - The instructions on how to get the tickets were very unclear unless you are a resident of Venice. It took us 4 attempts to find the very well hidden store front located down a side street. The doge tour itself was fine but since we wasted 30 minutes looking for the ticket office weren't able to visit the other locations that were included. I've used Tripadvisor many times but these two in Venice were a complete bust and the process to meet your guide or claim your ticket could be vastly improved.
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up to 15 guests
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).