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Venice Doge’s Palace - Priority Entrance & Premium Guided Tour

Venice, Italyby CITY TOURS CO. LTD

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 15 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, French

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Overview

Our Doge's Palace tour offers a deeper look into Venice’s history. Led by expert guides, you'll explore key rooms and stories that shaped the Republic, from political decisions to daily life behind the palace walls. During the visit, you will cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs, just as Casanova once did when he made his daring escape from the dark and wet prisons of the Doge's Palace. If you're looking to elevate your visit with a truly exclusive experience, the Secret Itineraries of the Doge’s Palace reveal the hidden side of Venetian power. This special tour goes beyond the public halls, uncovering restricted areas where covert trials and political intrigue unfolded. Explore private offices, secret archives, and chilling spaces like the Chamber of Torture and the cramped Pozzi cells. Perfect for history lovers and curious minds, the Secret Itineraries offer a rare, immersive glimpse into the shadowy heart of the Venetian Republic.

What's included

  • Bridge of Sighs Access
  • Doge's Palace Prisons Access
  • History Gallery: a unique Vr experience of Piazza San Marco in the past
  • St. Mark's Basilica Visit (if option is selected)
  • Audio-receiver device/headphones to hear the guide clearly
  • Doge's Palace Secret Itineraries (if option is selected)
  • Priority Access to Royal Palace & San Marco Museum (not included in the Secret Doge Palace Option)
  • Professional Guide
  • Priority Ticket to Doge's Palace
  • Hotel pick up and Drop Off
  • Food & drinks

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Piazza San Marco

    Pass by

    Admire the most beautiful square in the world, Piazza San Marco.

  2. 2

    Palazzo Ducale

    1.3 hours

    Discover the majestic Doge's Palace.

  3. 3

    Bridge Of Sighs

    15 min

    Cross one of the most iconic bridges in Venice.

Meeting and pickup

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.

End point

From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Suggested comfortable clothing
  • The tour may be shared with guests not in the same group
  • Unfortunately, this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility disabilities
  • Small group
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  • On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
  • The secret itineraries option is not suitable for children under 6 years old, pregnant women or individuals with claustrophobia.
  • Following new regulations effective July 1st, all travelers visiting St. Mark’s Basilica must provide their full names — not just the lead traveler. Failure to do so may result in denied entry
  • During periods of high visitor numbers or due to other unforeseen circumstances, the waiting time to access Doge’s Palace may be longer than expected.

Cancellation policy

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

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