Doge's Palace: Priority Entrance (Exclusive Refundable Ticket)
Description
Skip the long lines to enter in the imposing Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) and the Royal Palace in Piazza San Marco. You will admire the stunning masterpieces of art collected by the Doge and the highest dignitaries of the Republic of Venice over many centuries. Cross the Bridge of Sighs and admire the old Venice Prisons. You can also enter in the Museo Correr (in front of the Doge’s Palace): here you’ll discover the history the Venice city and the Venetians Lifestyle in past. You can also admire the Royal rooms of Sissi and Napoleon. Enjoy a detailed guide book to learn more and customize your personal itinerary. Use the detailed handy guide book, provided in your chosen language, to find out curiosities and history of these magnificent palaces. Chose the Bell Tower option to live firsthand the tallest structure in Venice (98 meters). A quick elevator ride takes you to the top, where you will admire stunning vistas of the city's iconic landmarks.
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Itinerary
Collect your tickets at Calle de le Rasse 4536, Venice Tours office 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.
A special ticket to skip the long line and save your time to enter in the marvelous Doge’s Palace: the old seat of the politician power during the Republic of Venice. Enjoy fast track admission to the Doge’s Palace and be stunned in front of the wonderful halls of powers, corridors and rooms of the Doge, that are decorated by the most famous Venetian artists as Tiepolo or Tiziano! You will cross the Bridge of Sighs to go down to the Old Venetian prisons where also Casanova was held!
The Doge's and Royal palace are in the most charming square of Venice: Piazza San Marco!
You may visit by yourself the other magnificent palaces around St. Mark’s Square under the name of Procuratie with the same ticket! You will discover the way of life of the venetians, with paintings, library, coinage, sculpture. You will be entered in the secrets of Venice Empire, with description of Arsenale who produced the famous battleship Galea. You will visit the area built by Napoleon and the rooms restored for Sissi Empress Austria.
ONLY IF OPTION IS SELECTED Experience the breathtaking views from St. Mark's Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice at 98 meters. A quick elevator ride takes you to the top, where you can admire stunning vistas of the city's iconic landmarks, including the domes of St. Mark's Basilica, St. Mark's Square, and the shimmering lagoon. This unique vantage point offers an unforgettable panorama of Venice's architectural beauty and vibrant life.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace: FREE DEPOSIT INSIDE
- DOGES PALACE OPENING HOURS: From 09:00am to 6:00pm (last admission 5:00pm).
- Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes suggested
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee.
- Following new regulations effective July 1st, all travelers visiting St. Mark's Basilica and St. Mark’s Bell Tower must provide their full names — not just the lead traveler. Failure to do so may result in denied entry
Reviews(269)
Great tour that included a brief history of Venice and important structures. Guide was delightful!!
Incredible experience! Our guide, Sara, was wonderful!
Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about the tour and for choosing us. We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon! Best regards, Customer Care Team
Our Tour Guide Valentino was passionate and informative!
Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about the tour and for choosing us. We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon! Best regards, Customer Care Team
Iole was a great guide who was knowledgeable and answered all of our questions completely.
Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about the tour and for choosing us. We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon! Best regards, Customer Care Team
Wonderful and informative tour with Giovanna, a fantastic tour guide. Learned a lot about the history of Venice, as well as saw some beautiful paintings and architecture. This is our first time coming here and it was nice to be shown around by someone who knows the area so well. Would definitely recommend!
Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about the tour and for choosing us. We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon! Best regards, Customer Care Team
Engaging and skilled guide, well worth the price. Very good at answering questions and the technology was good, highly recommend!
Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about the tour and for choosing us. We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon! Best regards, Customer Care Team
Valentina was an amazing guide, fun and very knowledgeable!!
Dear guest, thanks a lot for the positive feedback about the tour and for choosing us. We are glad to know that everything went well and we hope to see you again in Venice very soon! Best regards, Customer Care Team
The collection of the tickets from the shop was a bit of a faff! I was expecting them to be emailed but you are emailed a redeemable voucher and have you visit the shop to collect them. I like to have them beforehand but went over two days to collect but they said they weren't ready! Ended up getting them 30 minutes before the event! Am sure it doesn’t need to be that stressful! Doges palace itself was interesting and included a museum entry free and a walk through the prisons and across the bridge of sighs. They have a cafe but you cant sit and drink at the tables you have to eat as well.
Valentina was incredible. Smart, knowledgeable, funny, accommodating. She answered off topic questions with ease, went the extra mile to find information for her clients, was super friendly, spoke perfect and intelligible English which we could clearly hear the whole time. Valentina didn’t point and quote facts she told stories. It was very clear that she has a deep passion for the history and culture of her home and wants to share it. Book this tour, you won’t just learn, you’ll understand. If I had a gripe, or complaint, it would be that we skipped over a couple rooms (including the armory, which was my personal favorite.) but this is understandable because there is a LOT to see and not a lot of time to see it. Thankfully, when the tour completes you have the option to stay and see the armory and the prison for yourself, and the stories and information given on the tour helped to contextualize what we saw on the self guided tour. We ended the day with the bell tower. DO NOT MISS the bell tower. It as a comfortable quick elevator to the top with the best views.
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very interesting, very hot, 3 hours
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