S
Easy, interesting worth doing
Easy service, audio guide was really informative and made the experience much better. Would recommend.
Doge's Palace: Priority Entrance (Exclusive Refundable Ticket)
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1–3 hours
- Price from
- $40 / person
- Location
- Venice, Italy
- Rating
- 4.4 / 5 · 99 reviews
- Group
- 1–15 pax
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- venice tours srl
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 through its extraordinary halls and corridors at your own pace. Admire the grand chambers adorned with masterpieces by great Venetian artists and cross the Bridge of Sighs from the inside to reach the historic prisons where criminals were once held, including the famous Giacomo Casanova. With the same ticket, you can also visit the nearby Royal Palace, now Correr Museum, overlooking St. Mark’s Square. Discover how Venice became one of the most powerful maritime republics while exploring rooms such as the Napoleon Ballroom and the boudoir of Empress Sissi, as well as the famous 1500 map of Venice by Jacopo de’ Barbari. Your ticket also includes access to the Monumental Rooms of the Marciana Library and the National Archaeological Museum, home to an important collection of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures and classical artifacts.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 29 times a day, 9:15 AM–4:30 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 15+)
- $40
- Youth (ages 6–14)
- $18
- Child (ages 0–5)
- $92
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 4:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:06 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 14.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Palazzo Ducale
The Doge’s Palace is one of Venice’s most breathtaking landmarks and a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture. Once the seat of the powerful Venetian Republic, this magnificent palace was home to the Doge and the center of Venice’s political power for centuries. Inside, visitors can admire lavish halls adorned with masterpieces by great artists such as Tintoretto and Veronese, walk through grand chambers where historic decisions were made, and discover the fascinating history of one of the world’s most influential maritime republics.
Bridge Of Sighs
The Bridge of Sighs is one of Venice’s most iconic landmarks, connecting the Doge’s Palace to the historic prisons. Built in the early 17th century, this elegant white limestone bridge enclosed prisoners as they crossed from the courtrooms to their cells. According to legend, it takes its name from the sighs of prisoners catching their last glimpse of the Venetian lagoon through its small stone windows.
Museo Correr
The Museum Correr offers a fascinating journey through the art, history, and daily life of Venice. Explore elegant imperial rooms such as the Napoleon Ballroom and the intimate boudoir of Empress Sissi, admire neoclassical masterpieces, and discover one of the oldest and most detailed maps of Venice, the famous 1500 view created by Jacopo de’ Barbari, which reveals the city as it appeared during the height of the Venetian Republic.
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Venezia
The National Archaeological Museum of Venice houses one of the most important collections of classical antiquities in Italy. Located in St. Mark’s Square, it preserves an extraordinary selection of ancient Greek and Roman sculptures, bronzes, ceramics, and coins, offering visitors a fascinating journey through the art and culture of the ancient Mediterranean world.
Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
The Monumental Rooms of the Marciana Library are among the most magnificent Renaissance interiors in Venice. Once used as the ceremonial heart of the Venetian Republic, these grand halls are adorned with lavish ceilings and masterpieces by great Venetian painters of the 16th century. The library also preserves an extraordinary collection of rare manuscripts and ancient books, including the famous Codex Venetus, one of the most important surviving manuscripts of Homer’s Iliad.
What's included
Included
If Option selected: St Mark's Basilica e Doge's Palace Guided Tour
Priority Refundable Entrance Ticket to the Doge’s Palace
Doge’s Palace Official Audio Guide (to be downloaded inside the Palace)
Entrance Ticket to the National Archaeological Museum
Entrance Ticket to the Monumental Rooms of the Marciana Library
Entrance Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Napoleon Ballroom, Empress Sissi’s Boudoir)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.4
99 reviews
How it compares in Venice
- Starting price $40 is 65% below the typical $115 for tours of similar length in Venice
Excurgo comparison of 1,969 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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 $40 per person for this Venice experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 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 29 departures a day between 9:15 AM and 4:30 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 0–5 pay from $92, adults from $40.
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.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 99 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by venice tours srl.
Reviews(99)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
1
Confusing entry and a lot of hassle
Entering was very confusing as Tripadvisor say they have sent you a ticket which you can download. However when we arrived at our alloted time we were told to walk 10 mins away up an alley to get a printed ticket ! Very strange and a lot of hassle.
L
Beautiful building. Amazing rooms and arts.
Very interesting. Beautiful place. Audio guide in uk was appreciated. Very crowded.
J
Doge terrible audio
There was no audio box. you had to download an app … on iffy WiFi and only one of four people were able to do it And volume on phone not good for sharing … then …. Each station had to be downloaded and soooo slow And the WiFi would drop … and you’d need to re-log in to the WiFi …. They recommended downloading the entire 90 min tour but couldn’t get it all downloaded Finally gave up and read the signs The facilities interesting but the audio was pathetic
C
Comprehensive experience
This is an audio tour of the palace. A thorough experience can take well over two hours. Each room presentation starts with the purpose and architectural details before describing the artwork. And there is a lot of artwork, which can become overwhelming to the uninitiated. Separate audio tracks would be helpful for those not well versed in art.
5
Not so "priority " after all!
We went to the ticket shop to pick them up and then walked to the priority entrance. The bar codes wouldn't scan and the abrupt unapologetic official sent us back to the shop. We were then issued another print out to use at the long regular queue, to be followed by another queue to gain entry by showing our print out to get the actual ticket. What a faff in 80 degrees of heat and thousands of people. We love Italy but be prepared that no one in authority is in a hurry to let you get in anywhere! 😆. The palace was incredible though and worth the hassle 👌 .
M
Doge’s Palace is worth a tour
The rooms are so opulent and compares drastically with the prisons. You need to first exchange your Palace “voucher” for the real ticket by going to a tour office but the lineup was short
V
Visita Venecia Bella Palacio Ducale
Really nice Experience and Story. Beautiful to take pictures and great architecture Would 100% recommend
G
Easy to book and check in. Well worth a visit.
Nice and painless. Check the info as you have to pick your tickets up from the travel agents shop about 200m away from the palace but they already had our details so no issue. Doge's palace itself is well worth a visit and should we return to Venice we'd do it again. Entrance to Museo Correr is also included but that was disappointing, more about artistic fluff than anything informative. If you think your lifetime is going to be one hour too long then by all means spend it there.
2 people found this helpful
L
A very good experience
As a traveller with limited mobility i was a little concerned how much of the palace i could see but I should not have worried.We bought priority tickets so we would not have to queue and I was offered the use of the lift without asking and my daughter was allowed to come with me.Staff were only too pleased to help and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
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