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Duration: individual

Discover the Doge's Rooms with your personal guidebook and immerse yourself in a timeless tale where art, history and magnificence come together in an extraordinary experience that leaves an indelible impression on your heart and soul!

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Description

Save your precious time and skip the long queue to visit the magnificent Doge's Palace and the other museums in St. Mark's Square!

Explore the marvellous halls and corridors at your own pace: admire the incredible artistic masterpieces created by great artists such as Tiepolo and Titian! 

You will be amazed at the Golden Staircase and the incredible Last Judgement: one of the largest and most spectacular paintings in the world. You will also be impressed by the lustre of the golds decorating the building's ceilings.

Cross the Bridge of Sighs to reach the prisons where criminals were locked up, including the 18th-century poet Giacomo Casanova!

With a handy guide, provided in the language of your choice, you will learn about the history of the palace and its art masterpieces. 

Enter the prestigious Correr Museum and visit Sissi's splendid rooms and the Napoleon dancing hall! The ticket also includes access to the Marciana Library and the National Archaeological Museum.

Create your own experience and take advantage of the 7 itineraries suggested in the guide to discover the different palaces of St. Mark's Square. You will admire sculptures, libraries and paintings from different centuries and learn about the true history of this magnificent city!



The price includes
  • Skip-the-Line entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace
  • Handy guide book (one for each couple or one every 2 people in case of family or group) with details of Doge’s Palace, Basilica, Saint Mark’s Square
  • Access to the Bridge of Sighs
  • Access to Doge’s Palace Prisons
  • Skip-the-Line entrance ticket to Royal Palace (Correr Museum)
  • Skip-the-Line entrance ticket to National Archeological Museum 
  • Skip-the-Line entrance ticket to Marciana Library
  • Detailed map with 7 suggested itineraries to visit Venice.
The fee does not include
  • Tickets for St. Mark’s Basilica
  • Food and drinks 
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Things to know before leaving
  • The price is per person.
  • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility
  • Collect your tickets and guidebook on the day of your visit at the Venice Tours Assistance Point (meeting point). The clients must present themselves at the meeting point at 10:00 AM and not before. 
  • Doge's Palace opening time: from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (last admission: 5:00 PM)
  • The ticket includes single admission to the Doge’s Palace and entrance to other museums
  • Royal Palace (Correr Museum) ticket is included and can be used on the same day of the Doge's Palace guided tour or on the following day. 
  • The Marciana Library is closed on Sundays.
  • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace (Free deposit available inside).
  • Comfortable shoes are recommended
  • Digital and printed vouchers are accepted (to be shown to the staff)
Meeting Point
  • Meeting point: Calle de le Rasse 4536, Venice Tours Office. Please be at the meeting point 10 minutes before the departure time.

        HOW TO REACH THE MEETING 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; look for the sign at the entrance.
Cancellation policies
  • No penalty for cancellation within 24 hrs before the tour. On line customer service 7 days a week, 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
  • The tour does not operate in case of exceptionally bad weather or exceptionally high tide (in these cases it will be rescheduled for the following day or refunded)