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 To Expect
Palazzo Ducale
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.
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
Private Tour
Private tour conducted exclusively for you, your family and friends. Tour in English, other languages on request.
Small Group Tour
Reviews
619 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An essential visit.
Rakahuri,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alessandro is an excellent guide. He has a deep knowledge of Venetian and Italian history. He adapted well to this New Zealand- Australian family group who already had some background knowledge. He has a good sense of humour, very good English and a conversational style
Great tour. Really informative.
Meander10100031818,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Alex was very informative and entertaining for the three generations of our family. His knowledge of Venetian and Italian history was impeccable and he pitched it at all levels well.
We love it!
448ant,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00So glad we booked the tour, otherwise we will miss all the details and stories. Alessandro is amazing, we enjoyed this tour and his guide very much! And he took the best photos!!
Doge Palace
christopherdU5284PM,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a wonderful tour with Alessandro! Very knowledgeable and energetic, the two hour tour flew by. Learned lots of interesting new facts about Venice.
Christina was a great...
Abhisikta D,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Christina was a great guide! She made us live through the experience. Without her the visit would not have been as meaningful and exciting as it was. Strongly recommend.
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
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