K
Quite incredible!!
WiFi is not good so you must rely either on a guide or reading the boards yourself. That said, it was a very impressive place full of surprises.
Doge's Palace: Priority Entrance (Exclusive Refundable Ticket)
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1–3 hours
- Price from
- $41 / person
- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Rating
- 4.1 / 5 · 443 reviews
- Languages
- DE, EN, EN, IT
- Group
- Small group, up to 40
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- CITY TOURS CO. LTD
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 30 times a day, 9:30 AM–4:45 PM
- Next available
- Sat, Oct 17
- Adult (ages 15+)
- $41
- Youth (ages 6–14)
- $18
- Child (ages 0–5)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:15 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:03 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 16.
Tour Options
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.
Palazzo Ducale
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!
Piazza San Marco
The Doge's and Royal palace are in the most charming square of Venice: Piazza San Marco!
Museo Correr
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.
Campanile di San Marco
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.
What's included
Included
Handy guide book & Audioguide (if option is selected)
City Map (if option is selected)
Entrance Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Napoleon Ballroom, Empress Sissi’s Boudoir)
History Gallery: a unique vr experience of Venice in the past (if option is selected)
Priority Refundable Ticket for Doge's Palace
Bell Tower Priority Entry (if option is selected)
Not included
Guided Visit (available only if the option is selected)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.1
443 reviews
How it compares in Venice
- Starting price $41 is 64% below the typical $116 for tours of similar length in Venice
- Price unchanged over the last 14 days
Excurgo comparison of 1,975 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- During periods of high visitor numbers or due to other unforeseen circumstances, the waiting time to access Doge’s Palace may be longer than expected.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Doge's Palace: Priority Entrance (Exclusive Refundable Ticket) lasts about 1–3 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $41 per person for this Venice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 30 departures a day between 9:30 AM and 4:45 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–5 pay nothing, adults from $41.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, EN, IT, FR, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 40 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 443 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by CITY TOURS CO. LTD.
Reviews(443)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
R
great experience
great experience. very cool. keep in mind when going in, if you want to go to the upper levels you have to leave your bag at the bottom
H
Easy to pick up your...
Easy to pick up your ticket around the corner from the Palace. Interesting walkthrough experience, displays all have good explanations in each room.
Operator response
Dear Guest, We appreciate your feedback. Thank you and we hope to see you in Venice again. Regards, Customer Care Team
M
Shocking Customer Service
No refund given, escalated with bank due to shocking customer service. Was unable to gain access due to back pack.
Operator response
Dear Guest, We are sorry to hear that the tour did not meet your expectations. Important info is clearly noted on your voucher/confirmation email. Regards, Customer Care Team
J
Doge Palace
The audio guide is only available on your phone and due to the thickness of the walls, there is very little cellular coverage. Therefore, the audio guide is almost useless. A tour guide or an audio device is needed.
K
Travel back to 1995 when dealing with the tickets / vouchers
The viator experience here is annoying. It is 2026 and they are still sending you a "Voucher" calling it a ticket and you have to go to a physical location to pick up the real ticket that is 5 minutes away. The app calls it a ticket but it is not your real ticket. So you spend an extra 20 minutes of walking to and from, waiting in line at a tour provider just to get a ticket to the place you want to go. I only did this as the Italy main website would not process my CC or Paypal. So just be aware of these annoyances when booking through Viator. Welcome to 1995.
L
Made entry very easy. ...
Made entry very easy. Doge Palace is beautiful and contains many large rooms that are completely overwhelming!
G
Venice Review
Give yourself plenty of time to validate the voucher to get your tickets. Pilazzo Ducale is very impressive. Avoid the restaurants near San Marco because of prices. It really is worth it to walk to the quieter streets to find lovely bars and restaurants. You won't be disappointed.
J
Doge
The self guided audio tour was great it told you about everything in the rooms and prison that you visit.
S
Doge Palace
Instructions on location for tickets were very poor. After asking guides in two different places near St Marks Square we were told by one of them to go to the Venice Tour Office. Luckily she gave us good directions. Once there collecting the tickets was easy and personnel were very helpful. Doge Palace is immense and impressive. If you are claustrophobic, do not do the jail part of the tour. Correr Museum was interesting and not crowded.
Operator response
Dear Guest, Thank you for the feedback. We always try to improve and offer the best experience to customers. Regards, Customer Care Team
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