Cruise past ticket lines and discover the history of Doge's Palace on a guided tour with fast-track access. Explore Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance marvels and dive into the charm of Venice.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 1.5 - 2.5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Skip the line through a separate entrance
- Live tour guide
- English
Highlighted reviews from other travelers
Marina was a wonderful guide and really passionate about the history - and it is so beautiful it’s hard to go wrong!
Our guide was so very knowledgeable about the history of Venice, Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. It was just so awe inspiring the Beaty and grandeur of it all. I wish I could remember her name. She was AMAZING!!!! Loved the tour!!
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Meeting point
Meet in Saint Mark’s Square near the waterfront by the two large columns. Look for a representative wearing a purple "Crown Tours" t-shirt/jacket, waiting under the column with the marble statue of San Teodoro on top.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Pets
- Luggage or large bags
- Short skirts
- Sleeveless shirts
- Alcohol and drugs
- Glass objects
Know before you go
- High tides in Venice can delay entry to Doge's Palace, suspending pre-reserved priority access by the palace administration, especially around October, November, and December.
- Due to the unique morphological structure of Venice, it cannot be guaranteed that the entire tour is accessible to wheelchair users or people with limited mobility. The entrance to St. Mark Square museums is included, but the museums are self-guided.