Skip the long lines to walk the corridors of the magnificent Doge's Palace and see masterpieces of art collected by the dukes of Venice over many centuries. Use the free guide book to learn more and create your own adventure in the city.

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Highlights

Wander through the magnificent Doge's Palace at your own pace
Save precious time with skip-the-line privileges
Admire the Golden Staircase at the waterside entrance to the palace
Look inside the prison cells across the Bridge of Sighs
Guide book of Doge’s Palace, St. Mark's Basilica, St. Mark’s Square and several itineraries

Full description

Save precious time and skip the long lines to the former seat of power in Venice. Enjoy fast track entry to the magnificent Doge's Palace and wander around the amazing halls and corridors at your own pace. Cross the Bridge of Sighs from the inside to reach the prisons where criminals were kept, including Casanova! Use the handy guide book, provided in your chosen language, to learn the history of the palace and its masterpieces of art. Continue to the nearby Museo Correr to explore the way of life of the locals of Venice through the centuries on the upper floors of the Procuratorie Nuove. Create your own adventure and use the 8 suggested itineraries in the guide book to discover the different palaces of St. Mark’s Square. See sculptures, paintings and libraries that reveal the true might of the city's naval history.

Includes

Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace
Ticket to visit the palaces around St. Mark’s Square (Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana) independently
Guide book of Doge’s Palace, St. Mark's Basilica, St. Mark’s Square, and several itineraries in Venice (1 book per 2 people)
Detailed map with public boat transportation information

Not suitable for

Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

With Piazza San Marco and the arches of Museo Correr at your back and the Poste Italiane (Post Office) in front of you, look on the left and you will see a big grey newsstand (with many souvenirs and newspapers): you'll see a sign "Venice Tours Assistance Point." Please go there and ask for the ticket. The newsstand is between the Fendi Boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office).

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Important information

Not allowed

Pets
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

This tour is not fully wheelchair accessible or suitable for those with walking disabilities
The ticket includes single admission to the Doge’s Palace and entrance to other museums that can be visited on different days
At Doge Palace, go on the right side and enter from the fast-track entrance, this way you will skip the lines
The ticket can be collected only at 10:00 AM

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.2 /5

based on 266 reviews

Review summary

Value for money
3.9/5
Service
3.9/5
Organization
3.6/5

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This was a great way to skip the line last-minute. The ticket exchange point is on the other side of the plaza through the corridor that passes the Correr museum entrance, FYI, so go early to get your voucher swapped because you’ll have to walk the length of the plaza after

May 18, 2022

The Doge's palace is amazing! However, Skip-the -Line Entry ticket was not what I expected. I've had to leave to go back across the Piazza to find the kiosk, where I retreaved the ticket and the small guide book, which wasn't an exclusive guide book for the Doge's Palace, but a tiny guide book on Venice! Also, The price was much higher if you just queued to buy your ticket straight from the ticket office. Disappointed.

August 9, 2020

Defenitly worth visiting. Just be prepared to still wait in a line. You get to skip the main entrance line which is radicously long but you still have to wait in a separate line. We was stood there for some time, about an hour, before we managed to get in.

October 18, 2018

Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket with Guide Book

Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket with Guide Book

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