Doge's Palace Guided Tour + Tickets
Description
This tour takes you back to the golden age of the city, passing through the living rooms of the Doge's Palace, the residence of the Duke of the Venetian Republic and the seat of Venetian political power for centuries.
Tour Details
At the specified time, we will meet in the center of Venice to explore one of its most famous monuments. During this guided tour of the Doge's Palace, we will visit the art-filled rooms where the Doge and his advisors controlled the republic for over 1,000 years.
We will explore various halls, ascend the golden stairs, and appreciate the grand paintings of the era, immersing ourselves in the atmosphere of the Middle Ages. The tour also includes a descent into the old prison to learn about the plight of prisoners who crossed the Bridge of Sighs into the darkness of the dungeons, including the famous Casanova.
After the guided tour, you can revisit the Palace at your leisure.
Meeting Point
When booking, you must choose from the following starting points based on availability:
- From Campo San Zaccaria
- From Calle Larga Ascensione
What Does the Visit Include?
- Booking the guided tour of the Doge's Palace provides priority access to avoid long queues.
- The entrance ticket to the Doge's Palace includes free access to other museums in St. Mark's Square: Correr Museum, Archaeological Museum, Monumental Hall, and National Martian Library. Tickets are valid on the same day of the visit and allow access to each museum once.
- If visiting the Palazzo Ducale in the morning, access to the Correr Museum will be available in the afternoon. If visiting in the afternoon, access to the Correr Museum can be made the following morning.
What's included
- English–speaking guide
- Priority access ticket to the Doge's Palace
- Ticket to the 4 museums in St. Mark's Square: Correr Museum, Archaeological Museum, Monumental Rooms of the National Library, and National Martian Library
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Only some areas are accessible. Accessible toilets. Accessible toilets. An accompanying person is required. An accompanying person is required. This must be indicated in the reservation. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
Meeting Point
- If you have chosen the tour departing from Campo San Zaccaria: we'll meet at number 4683/g Campo San Zaccaria, in the shop opposite the church. At the entrance to the shop, you'll see several 'Park Viaggi' signs. You must enter the shop to check in.
- If you have chosen the tour departing from Calle Larga Ascensione, we'll meet in front of the post office. From St Mark's Square, go under the archway marked 'Museo Correr'. There you'll find the 'Poste Italiane' post office. At this point, someone holding a sign saying 'Gondola Tour' will be waiting for you and will check you in. You can see the meeting point at this link.
In any case, please arrive 15 minutes in advance.
Entrance to the Museums of St. Mark's Square
With the entrance ticket to the Doge's Palace you will have free access to the other museums of St. Mark's Square: Correr Museum, Archaeological Museum, Monumental Hall and Marciana National Library. Admission to the museums is valid for 30 days following the visit to the Doge's Palace. You can enter each museum only once.
Additional Information
Some days between April and July, every visitor to Venice must pay an access fee directly to the Municipality of Venice, which will vary between 5EUR and 10EUR, according to various exclusions. To find out the dates, methods of payment, how to pay the fee, benefit from the exclusions and all the information about it, you must do it directly by entering its official website before the activity: cda.ve.it
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Office: +39 041 5200988 - 24 hours: +39 3404158707
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