Doge's Palace Tour

A skip-the-line guided tour to visit one of Venice's most iconic landmarks

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Up to 24 hours before the start time
Skip the line
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes

On this skip-the-line tour, you'll have the chance to visit Doge's Palace – one of Venice's most famous landmarks. Alongside your experienced guide, you'll be able to explore the palace and see some of the art and architecture on show, as well as visit the Rialto Bridge, the Teatro La Fenice and the spiral staircase known as Scala Contarini del Bovolo. You'll also have free time to explore other sites by yourself, including St Mark's Square.

Why visit

  • Guided tour of Doge's Palace and sights around St Mark's Square
  • Get advantage of the skip-the-line tickets
  • Visit by yourself the palaces around St. Mark’s Square, also know as Procuratie

What's included

  • Skip-the-line admission to Doge’s Palace
  • Guide services during city walking tour
  • Audio headsets (for groups over ten people)
  • Admission to additional selected sites

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Restrictions

    • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the activity starts.
    • Comfortable footwear is recommended.

    Languages spoken by guide

    English
    German
    French
    Spanish

    Additional information

    Please note that on certain days between 18 April 2025 and 27th July 2025, every visitor to Venice must pay an access fee to the Venice Municipality, unless excluded. For more information, please refer to the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.

    Please note that the tour price includes admission to the National Archaeological Museum of Venice, Correr Museum and Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana's Monumental rooms. You will visit these sites on your own.

    Some parts of this tour are not suitable for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.

    Bags, backpacks and rucksacks are not allowed inside Doge's Palace. You may store your belongings on-site for free.

    Please note that the Doge's Palace tour is shared.

    Location

    Meeting point

    Calle larga de lAscension, 1255, Venice
    Arrive at St Mark’s Square in front of the post office, by the brown wooden newsstand. It will have a yellow sign with 'Meeting Point' written on it.

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