Highlights

Languages: English, German, French, Italian, Spanish

Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes

Meet the guide in Piazza San Marco and go in the imposing Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale). In its splendid rooms, plastered and decorated by hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of the Venetian Republic.

Description

Meet the guide in Piazza San Marco and go in the imposing Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale). In its splendid rooms, plastered and decorated by hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of the Venetian Republic.

Enter in the halls of power and in the marvelous rooms where the Doge lived with his family; admire the incredible artworks made by famous Venetian artists as Tiziano and Tintoretto. Inside you will see the “Paradise”: the largest painting of the world! Be surprised by the precious details of the golden staircase, by the Parliament and the courtyard.

You will cross the Bridge of Sighs, from the infamous Bridge you will enjoy a breathtaking view of the Venice lagoon.

The ticket for the Doge’s Palace is Skip the line, so you will enter without waiting!

The ticket includes also the skip the line access to the Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana and National Archeological Museum in St.Mark’s Square.

The price includes
  • Doge’s Palace guided tour with commentary by a qualified guided. Skip the line entrance
  • Skip the line ticket to visit by yourself the Museo Correr, Biblioteca Marciana and National Archeological Museum in St.Mark’s Square
Things to know before leaving
  • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or those with reduced mobility.
  • Comfortable shoes recommended.
  • For safety reasons, backpacks, sacks and bags are not allowed inside the Doge's Palace: free storage.
  • We accept mobile vouchers.
Meeting Point
  • Meeting Point: Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, Venice Tours office, close to San Marco Square. Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time. Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time. 

HOW TO REACH THE MEETING POINT

  • The office is close to  San Marco Square.  Having the  Basilica of San Marco  behind you, stay on  the right side of the square and go under the arches. Find Olivetti Museum, turn right passing under the archways, cross the little bridge and go straight on to “Campo San Gallo”, Venice Tours Office is in the square, San Marco 1093/B.

Cancellation policies
  • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9 am – 6 pm
  • The tour does not run in case of exceptional high water (in this case the tour will be postponed to the next day or it will be refunded).