Doge's Palace & Prisons Tour

From EUR 75

4.54

549 reviews

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Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Skip the lines at the iconic Doge’s Palace in Venice and uncover its highlights and secrets on a 2-hour tour. Walk right past the main entrance queues with your knowledgeable guide, and delve into the magnificent palace’s history as you explore its lavish public chambers. See prized Italian Renaissance artwork by Tintoretto and Veronese, and learn about the dark deeds of the city’s former rulers and secret service. Then, wander across the world-famous Bridge of Sighs and end your tour with a visit to the New Prisons.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

At times, Doges Palace can close without notice. No refunds are available as these events are beyond our control.

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. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local expert English-speaking licensed guide

Headset to hear the guide clearly when there are more than 8 participants in the group

Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace

Gratuities

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Options

Small group summer 2024

Private Tour

Private tour conducted exclusively for you, your family and friends. Tour in English, other languages on request.

small group summer 2025

Small group tour : Enjoy a small group tour limited to 20 people. Tour in English!

Reviews

4.54

549 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

398

Carolina is the Guide You Want
Rhonda D,
May 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Carolina was an excellent tour guide, extremely knowledgeable and easy to understand. There wasn’t a question asked that she couldn’t answer and give much more information about, even shared pictures of areas of the Palace that she’d been able to explore to help us understand the structure we were viewing.
Great educational and fun tour of Doges Palace & the Prison
Gina E,
Apr 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Tour guide Chiara was very pleasant and knowledgeable. Tour meeting point was easy to find. Great historic information and loved all the fun facts! Walking the Bridge of Sighs was a highlight as I’ve seen it from afar but you really get a sense of why it’s called what it’s called when you do it and then experience a prison cell.
I really enjoyed this...
Ashley K,
Apr 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
I really enjoyed this tour. I knew Venice was an amazing place to visit, but was unsure of the history. This tour gave me great insight into the history of Venice.
Wonderful Doge Palace tour!
Soonae S,
Apr 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide, Alessandro had such a great humor, he mixed history knowledge with fun facts to keep us engaged which is hard to do with two teenagers who had to wake early on vacation. Thank you! We had a wonderful time!
Did not fulfill my...
Gary T,
Apr 9, 2025
- Viator
3.00
Did not fulfill my expectations. It was very difficult to understand the tour guide. Did not convey ideas well.