Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) Tours

The magnificent Doge’s Palace is among the most popular attractions in Venice, and there is often a long wait to enter. With this priority ticket, save hours by skipping the line and going straight to the palace’s masterpieces by Titian, Veronese, Tiepolo, and Tintoretto. Have enough time left over to visit three other treasures on St. Mark’s Square: the Correr Museum; National Archaeology Museum; and Biblioteca Marciana.

Discover the mysteries of the Doge’s Palace in Venice with this secret itineraries tour. Skip the long line and head straight inside to explore the palace’s opulent public chambers adorned with masterpieces of Renaissance art. Learn how the powerful doges ruled the Venetian Republic with an iron fist, and gain rare entry into shadowy quarters of the Piombi attic prison, where Casanova was once locked up. Walk across the famous Bridge of Sighs and wander the dark dungeons of the New Prison network.

See two of Venice's top sights in one tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines that typically form outside these important attractions. Marvel at the golden mosaics that adorn the interior of St. Mark's Basilica, one of the finest masterpiece of Byzantine art. Walk through the ornately-decorated halls of the Doge's Palace and imagine life during the Venetian golden age. Immerse yourself in the history of Venice through two of its most important buildings.

See the Doge's Palace, which served as the center of power in the Venetian Republic, with this skip-the-line 1-hour guided tour. Marvel at the artistic treasures in the palace, including paintings by Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese. Walk through ornately-decorated halls and imagine Venice in its so-called Golden Age. Walk across the Bridge of Sighs from the Doge's Palace into the infamous prison, where Casanova was once held. Enjoy personalized attention from a knowledgeable local guide.

Skip the line for entrance to one of the most important symbols of Venice, the Doge's Palace, during this 1-hour guided tour. Walk through the impressive structure, once the first sight greeting ships coming in from the lagoon, full of gold staircases and paintings by masters like Tintoretto and Veronese. Admire examples of Byzantine and Oriental architecture as you listen to your guide's commentary on an included headset. Entrance fees included.

Learn about Venice’s history and the extravagant former home of Venetian political power—Doge’s Palace. Instead of waiting in long visitor lines, you’ll have a guarantee to skip-the-line as admission tickets are included. See the Bridge of Sighs and the underground prisons at Doge’s Palace too. This fascinating tour ends with a gondola ride along the Grand Canal.

This fascinating tour of Doge’s Palace will teach you about Venice’s history, politics, and even the prisoners who lived there. You'll avoid long visitor lines by having a skip-the-line ticket included. Get more out of your experience by exploring the Palace with a guide—their commentary will teach you about Venice’s history and famous residents as you explore the Palace rooms. See incredible paintings, the Bridge of Sighs, and learn about Casanova’s famous prison escape.

Get a private introduction to the world of Venice’s powerful one-time rulers on a tour of the Doge’s Palace. Skip the long entrance line with an included priority admission ticket, and head straight inside the Gothic palace to explore grand halls and apartments filled with Renaissance art, plus the notorious prison. A private guide ensures you see all the highlights and fills in details about the Venetian Republic’s fascinating history.

Walk in the footsteps of the powerful leaders who once ruled the Venetian Republic on a skip-the-line tour of the Doge’s Palace. Bypass the long wait to get inside the magnificent palazzo in the heart of St. Mark's Square, and follow a guide through historic halls, chambers, and apartments richly decorated with treasures of Renaissance art. Leave the grandeur behind when you cross the famous Bridge of Sighs to enter the old prison, listening to legends of the many figures who passed through this must-see Venetian landmark.

Tour the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), the seat of political power in Venice throughout several centuries, with a guide's engaging commentary. Then, wrap up your tour with tickets to three other area museums (Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana), as well as an optional Murano Island glass factory tour.

For centuries, Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) represented the seat of Venetian political power. The versatile building—built in Venetian Gothic architectural style—has served as everything from a palace to a prison to a museum. On this in-depth private tour, learn about the building’s history and famous prisoners. An optional visit to a glass factory in Murano is included in the price.

Skip the lines at Doge's Palace and tour the site with a private guide instead. Learn about the building’s storied history as the seat of Venetian political power and its darker days when it was used as a prison. Cross the Bridge of Sighs and admire the realism of the artwork adorning the palace walls. A free ticket to a Murano glass factory is included with the tour purchase.

The Doge’s Palace is one of the most important repositories of art and architecture in Venice. With this private tour, get an in-depth understanding of the history and significance of the palace and jail, taking in the lavish chambers and famed Bridge of Sighs while learning about Venice’s political system during the rule of the Doges.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS• Go through the rooms and chambers of the Doge’s palace• Skip-the-line to Doge’s Palace and Embark on a 1.5-hour tour with a professional experienced• Hear interesting facts about Venice's past council, political history, institutional bodies deputed to government and justice of the Venice Republic-Enjoy Skip-the-line to explore one of the most iconic buildings in Venice. The Secret Itinerary through the Doge’s Palace covers the rooms and chambers where the delicate work of some of the most important bodies in the Venetian administration was carried out. The tour offers an interesting insight into the civil and political history of the city, its public organizations and administration of justice.

Get acquainted with the city of canals with this walking tour of Venice. Professional guides will lead you through the most characteristic and important places, imparting the great history and culture of the city. Stops includes: San Marco Basilica, the Bell Tower, Procuratie, the "Pantheon" of Venice (Great School of Charity), Marco Polo's House and Malibran Theater. Then, tour the impressive Doge's Palace to witness the power Venice once had. See the halls and golden staircase, the famous Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners crossed into the prisons you will walk through.

Doges are often compared to dukes, or elected lords. On our 3-hour Doge’s Palace Tour, we’ll learn about the city’s Doges, who were elected for life. We’ll discuss the transformation of the legislative structure from the medieval times to the 18th century. We’ll visit the Doge’s Palace to understand what life was like for these officials. We’ll learn the stories behind the architecture and decor, and how it continued to change due to natural disasters and changing tastes. •Visit Venice's famous Doge's Palace•Dive into the history of Venice's Doges•Explore the museums of san Marco

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS• Learn the history of the Doge's Palace at the heart of the Venetian Republic• Discover the city and its picturesque as you glide down small canals and into the larger Grand Canal• Embark on a 2-hour tour with a professional experienced guide-Explore the interiors of the Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line access. See the Bridge of Sighs, the sights of St. Mark’s Square and the Rialto Bridge. Enjoy an enchanting gondola ride along the Grand Canal and the inner canals of Venice.

TOUR HIGHLIGHT• Admire the superb Byzantine, Gothic, and Renaissance architecture• Skip-the-line to Doge’s Palace and Embark on a 2-hour tour with a professional experienced • Hear interesting facts about Venice's past council, political history, institutional bodies deputed to government and justice of the Venice Republic.-Enjoy Skip-the-line to explore one of the most iconic buildings in Venice. The tour takes through the Doge’s Palace’s rooms and chambers where the delicate work of some of the most important bodies in the Venetian administration was carried out. The tour offers an interesting insight into the civil and political history of the city, its public organizations and administration of justice.

Delve into Venetian history on this tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Enjoy skip-the-line access to both popular attractions. Your first stop is legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Then continue to the Doge’s Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.

See the best of Venice in a day on a tour that combines a guided walk with a cruise along the bustling Grand Canal. Hear the history of St Mark’s Square and Rialto Bridge from a guide, and visit St Mark’s Basilica with a skip-the-line ticket to beat the long admission lines. Discover the tucked-away treasures of Venice’s backstreets and charming canals, and then finish on a high note: a water taxi cruise on the Grand Canal.

Visit two of the most popular attractions in Venice with this skip-the-line guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica.

See the wonders of Venice's St. Mark's Basilica without the crowds during this after-hours, small-group tour. Learn about the basilica's famed mosaics from your guide and explore the crypt below the church to see where St. Mark's remains are said to lie. Upgrade to see the Doge's Palace after the basilica and wander the former home of the Venetian Republic's government.

Take this independent day trip to Venice from Rome for a chance to wander the city’s maze of alleyways, visit St Mark’s Square and float down the famous canals by water bus. You’ll travel from Rome to Venice by train, arriving in just 3.5 hours to explore the city however you wish. A skip-the-line ticket to St Mark’s Basilica and a vaporetto pass for the city’s water bus network are both included so you can make the most of your time in Venice before returning to Rome on the train.

Explore the best of Venice at a 10% discount with this Super Saver combo of three popular tours. Skip the line at the Doge’s Palace, where you can wander through ornate public rooms and across the notorious Bridge of Sighs. You’ll also head to the front of the long queue at St Mark’s Basilica to tour the dazzling interior of this Byzantine masterpiece and enjoy a guided walking tour of Venice’s hidden gems. Finally, cruise down the Grand Canal aboard a motorboat and soak in the majestic passing scenery.

First time in Venice? Maximise your time in the city with a full-day itinerary that ticks off all the most memorable attractions. Stroll across the Rialto Bridge and browse the lively Rialto fish market, then hop aboard a traditional gondola for a romantic cruise along the Grand Canal. Next, access St. Mark’s Basilica and gaze down over the city from the cathedral’s rooftop terrace. Finally, enjoy skip-the-line entrance to the grandiose Doge’s Palace. This small-group tour is limited to 15 people ensuring a personalized experience.