Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) Tours and Tickets

The entrance lines at Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica can sometimes feel like they last forever. Bypass the annoyance of waiting in long queues by prebooking this Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Skip-the-Line Small-Group Tour. Perfect for those with a limited time in Venice, you’ll visit both big attractions with a guide leading the way and loading you with historical info you wouldn’t hear otherwise.

Go sightseeing in Venice with a small-group tour of city highlights including St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Meet your guide for a half-day stroll focused on the history and culture of Venice. Maximize time with pre-reserved tickets at St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Go inside these landmarks and learn about their history from a local guide.

First time in Venice? Maximize your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Finally, visit St. Marks's Basilica and enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge's Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 20 people ensuring a personalized experience

See the wonders of Venice's St. Mark's Basilica without the crowds during this after-hours, small-group tour. Learn about the basilica's famed mosaics from your guide and explore the crypt below the church to see where St. Mark's remains are said to lie. Upgrade at time of booking to see the Doge's Palace after the basilica and wander the former home of the Venetian Republic's government.

Experience the magnificence and mystery of the Doge’s Palace in Venice with this skip-the-line ticket. Head to the front of the queue with your guide, and then wander through the palace’s ornate public rooms as you learn the history of Venice’s powerful rulers. Admire magnificent interior artwork, including Renaissance masterpieces by painters Tintoretto and Veronese. Explore the palace’s darker side with a visit to the prison quarters and a walk across the notorious Bridge of Sighs.

Avoid crowds at the entrance of Doge's Palace with this convenient skip-the-line admission package. Choose between a shared group tour or a self-guided option with a guidebook. You can also select packages that include lunch. Additionally, explore further with included admission to Museo Correr, the Biblioteca Marciana, and the Archeological Museum after your palace visit.

The Doge’s Palace is one of Venice’s premier sights, but the vast size of the palace and long line to enter are daunting. With this private guided tour, zip past the crowds with fast-track admission and cover the entire palace without feeling overwhelmed with the insights of your guide. Learn about this sumptuous building’s historic and cultural significance and admire its highlights in just two hours.

Maximize time in Venice with an express tour designed to feature the city’s top sights in a short time period. Explore Venice with a walking tour that includes entry to St. Mark’s Basilica, and skip-the-line entry to the popular Doge’s Palace. To fully appreciate the grandeur of Venice, finish your tour in style with a scenic gondola ride.

This tour is the perfect pick for time-tight travelers visiting Venice. Save yourself the hassle of booking tickets and waiting in long lines and opt for this convenient one-day itinerary instead. As well as skip-the-line admission and guided tours of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, the trip also includes a scenic gondola ride and visits to Murano and Burano to watch glass-blowing and lace-making demonstrations.

Discover several Venetian attractions in one itinerary with this full-day tour. Visit St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica, and the Rialto Bridge with an art historian guide leading the way. Stroll along Venice’s romantic canals and climb aboard a gondola for a scenic boat ride. After free time for lunch, skip the line for instant access into Doge’s Palace to see Casanova’s prison cell and walk across the Bridge of Sighs.

Visit two of the most popular attractions in Venice on this guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica. Listen to your guide's commentary clearly with provided headsets and avoid hours-long queues with skip-the-line admission to both sites. During the tour, learn about Venetian doges and gain access to the terrace and museum of St. Mark’s Basilica.

The Doge’s Palace and Saint Mark’s Basilica are two of Venice’s most beloved destinations, but the two landmarks can have ticket lines to match. See both landmarks with a private guide on a 2-hour tour that includes skip-the-line access, so you can make the most of your time in Venice.

This private tour helps you to check off two of Venice’s top attractions in a day, with skip-the-line entry included to save time waiting in long lines. Start by exploring Doge’s Palace with your guide, then later on, stroll through the spectacular St. Mark’s Basilica, all with fascinating commentary throughout, and a chance to see some hidden gems too.

View two highlights of St. Mark’s Square in Venice without waiting in the main entrance lines on this walking tour. Bypass the ticket lines at the Doge’s Palace to see its gilded rooms, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to the prison building as you learn about the 1,000-year history of Venice’s republic. Then, tour St. Mark’s Basilica to admire the mosaics and treasures of this Byzantine masterpiece. Admission fees included.

See the Doge's Palace, which served as the center of power in the Venetian Republic, with this skip-the-line 1-hour guided tour. Marvel at the artistic treasures in the palace, including paintings by Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese. Walk through ornately-decorated halls and imagine Venice in its so-called Golden Age. Walk across the Bridge of Sighs from the Doge's Palace into the infamous prison, where Casanova was once held. Enjoy personalized attention from a knowledgeable local guide.

Visit Venice from the water and explore its most beautiful islands on this great value hop-on hop-off boat tour. Choose from 14 stops along two routes, including the islands of Murano, with a visit to a glass factory, and Burano, famous for its lace making. Itineraries, map and audio guides for 120 different points of interest help you make the most of your time in Venice while avoiding the cost of a guided tour.

Discover Venice's royal history on a guided tour, visiting landmarks such as Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs, and St. Mark’s Cathedral. Skip-the-line entry saves time along the way, while guided tours offer fascinating insights into the lavish interiors and Byzantine mosaics. Conveniently, you can choose from different packages to suit your needs, including options that include lunch and a visit to St. Mark's Cathedral Terrace.

Our Secrets and Mysteries of the Doge's Palace tour is designed to provide you with an authentic and gripping experience. With expert and passionate guides, you will be led through intriguing stories of politics, dark conspiracies, and mysterious figures that shaped Venice's destiny. Uncover the veil of mystery surrounding the Doge's Palace and embark on an unforgettable journey in this unique destination in the world. 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. You will then continue your journey on your own as you explore the opulent halls of the Royal Palace. You will have a unique opportunity to visit the elegant rooms once inhabited by Empress Sissi and enter Napoleon's magnificent ballroom. Join us for a journey into the mysteries and secrets of the imposing Doge's Palace of Venice that will leave you fascinated and inspired.

No visit to Venice is complete without taking in the Doge’s Palace, but this Gothic masterpiece has vast sections that most visitors never see. With this tour, enjoy VIP access behind the scenes to explore the palace’s secret archives, torture chambers, and attic prison cells with a guide.

Skip the line for entrance to one of the most important symbols of Venice, the Doge's Palace, during this 1-hour guided tour. Walk through the impressive structure, once the first sight greeting ships coming in from the lagoon, full of gold staircases and paintings by masters like Tintoretto and Veronese. Admire examples of Byzantine and Oriental architecture as you listen to your guide's commentary on an included headset. Entrance fees included.

Delve into two of Venice’s most remarkable sights without the fast pace and set itinerary of a group tour with this private visit to the Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's Basilica. Bypass the long line with priority admission and head directly inside with your guide. Marvel at the glittering mosaics, then take in the sumptuous halls, historic prisons, and Bridge of Sighs in the palace.

If it’s your first time in Venice, the Doges Palace is probably top of your must-see list, and this tour ensures you make the most of your time. Avoid the queues with skip-the-line entrance, walk across the iconic Bridge of Sighs, marvel at the Golden Staircase, and admire art masterpieces by Tintoretto and Titian.

Visit the magnificent Doge’s Palace in Venice without having to wait in line on this 2.5-hour walking tour. Enjoy the skip-the-line entrance and a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace. The skip-the-line ticket for a self-guided tour of the palaces around Saint Mark’s Square is also included (Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum, and Monumental Rooms of Marciana National Library). After the guided tour, you can wander through the maze of alleys and get to know some hidden gems using our fingertip digital map. Use your mobile phone to find out more than 200 points of interests.