Doge's Palace skip the line ticket and guide-book
Attractions & guided tours

Doge's Palace skip the line ticket and guide-book

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 11 reviews
from
£37.00
Language: English, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian, Japanese
Availability: Every day
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 2 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Skip the long lines and enter the imposing Doge Palace
  • Discover Sant Mark’s Square without waiting in line
  • Cross the Bridge of Sighs and admire Venice magic view!
What to expect

Save your time and skip the long line to enter in the breathtaking Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale) and the other museums in St. Mark’s Square! Be stunned in front of the marvelous halls and corridors at your own pace: look at the incredible artistic masterpieces created by great artists such as Tiziano!

You will admire the Golden Staircase and the incredible Last Judgment: the largest painting in the world. Later, you could also cross the Bridge of Sighs from the inside to reach the prisons where criminals were kept, including Casanova! From there, you could have a unique overview of Venice from the top.

You will use the handy guide book, provided in your chosen language, to learn the history of the palace and its masterpieces of art. Keep on discovering Venice in all its beauty!

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What's included
  • check Skip the line ticket to the Doge's Palace
  • check Skip the line tickets for Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
  • check 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
  • check Suggestions for 7 itineraries to visit Venice
  • check A detailed map with public boat transportation information
  • check the ticket is valid 3 months.
What's not included
  • x_not_included Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Where

St. Mark's Square - Calle Larga Ascensione, 1257, 30124

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 souvenir and newspapers): that one is the Venice Tours Assistance Point. Please, go there and ask for the ticket. The newsstand is between Fendi Boutique and Poste Italiane (Post Office). You'll see a sign "VENICE TOURS - ASSISTANCE POINT".
What to remember

Accessibility:

  • This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities

Not allowed:

  • For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace. There is a free deposit inside

Know in advance:

  • You'll receive a handy guidebook in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Russian
  • Tickets from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM are available starting from 10:00 AM on the day of the visit
  • Tickets from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM are available starting from 1:00 PM on the day of the visit
  • Please note that on certain days between 18th April 2025 and 27th July 2025, every visitor to Venice must pay an access fee, directly to Venice Municipality, unless otherwise excluded

Remember to bring:

  • Comfortable shoes suggested
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Provider
Venice Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 11 reviews from verified customers

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  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Un lugar muy interesante para conocer la historia de Venecia y admirar el arte.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - May 2023

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Bella esperienza non c'è altro da dire.

  • Anonymous

    From United States of America - March 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Switzerland - March 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - February 2023

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Il palazzo Ducale di Venezia è bellissimo, abbiamo potuto visitarlo senza fare code, ad un orario prestabilito, senza troppa confusione al suo interno ...

  • Anonymous

    From Spain - January 2023

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Entrar sin cola, a la hora elegida… ningún problema

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