Venice Doge's Palace & Prisons Tour
Overview
Available languages
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
What To Expect
Doge's Palace
Enjoy a 2 hrs in depht tour of the Doges Palace and visit the famous Prisons.
Scala dei Giganti di Palazzo Ducale
While standing in the courtyard as your guide will introduce you to the Doges Palace architecture and history, see and learn about the Giant Staircase leading up to the Palace and used for formal entrances.
Options
Small Group Tour
Private Tour
Private tour conducted exclusively for you, your family and friends. Tour in English, other languages on request.
Reviews
611 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fast and Furious Doge’s Palace Tour
Turner H,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Guide Eddy was fabulous. Our transportation plans were changed at the last minute causing our tour to be shortened. Instead of being irritated, our guide got us through an educational and fact filled tour at a rapid place. She kept track of the time and made sure we saw and heard the major points. Then she walked us to our taxi. Eddy was knowledgeable, expressive and fun.
Exceptional tour guide
Jia Z,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was excellent. Alejandro - our guide - was so passionate and informative. He’s a historian and told the stories with such Venetian flare. It made the tour so enjoyable, even in wet weather. He was fantastic and allowed us time to admire the beauty of the palace.
The tour was kinda boring...
Daisy C,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00The tour was kinda boring the way the tour presented the place. I could see all the participants did not seem interested as they were all scattered around in the place instead of listening to the tour.
Great tour - would recommend
Amanda R,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour - good communication beforehand so meeting up was straightforward. Our guide was very engaging and provided lots of insight and interesting information. Easy to hear her with the earpiece. Would recommend.
Fabulous guide
brooke268,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Monica was fantastic Her knowledge of the history of the museum was 10 10. I would highly recommend this tour The museum was absolutely breathtaking taking
Insightful Doge Palace Tour
Nancy S,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was very interesting & the guide's insights were very helpful & interesting. We had an earbud for the guide's narrative, which helped hear her even up to 30' away from her. Once in a while, her think accent was hard to understand.
Must do tour if in Venice
Karen R,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent and informative tour, with an engaging guide. The Doge's Palace is beautiful and the prison section interesting, particularly walking in the footsteps of the condemned across the Bridge of Sighs
An outrageous rip off
julianpJ3104MC,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00This was hands down the worst tour i have booked through Trip Advisor.At $400 AUD for 3 persons it was quite simply a rip off. This was a sentiment that other travellers in our group also felt, I hope they too complain and make public how poor thsi experience was.Firstly, the guide didn't speak great english - consequently some of the explanations of the art and architecture were non sensical - leaving some of the audience bewildered at what the she was trying to say.. This issue was worsened by the guides inability to understand that she couldn't be heard when she attached her mic under her collar.. The guide left us and other another 2 -3 travellers during the tour- 1: At the security checkpoint. 2: When we had to deposit our backpacks. Thankfully we were able to find the group, but this surely cant be the protocol… it certainly wasnt we we did other tours i.e Vatican , Academia gallery Florence…. My son actually changed channels to another english guide that was near by in the room- the difference in explanation and detail that were being offered - was like chalk and cheese … Regrettably i did not find out who this tour was with, but ultimately both Trip Advisor and Viator are responsible for some kind quality control on whom they are tendering their business too. Quire evidently they are not and I will be looking to cancel all my future bookings to ensure i have a quality experience.
Great tour and...
Adam S,
Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour and informative guide! It was cool to experience doge palace and see all the history. Would recommend.
Alexander was...
Cynthia B,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Alexander was excellent!!!! With his history background he was so knowledgeable about Dodge Palace. Highly recommend him
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