Venice Doge's Palace & Prisons Tour

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

What To Expect

Doge's Palace

Enjoy a 2 hrs in depht tour of the Doges Palace and visit the famous Prisons.

2 hours•Admission Included

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.

20 minutes•Admission Included

Options

small group summer 2025

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

Private Tour

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

Small group summer 2024

Reviews

4.55

568 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

414

Perfect Tour for Palazzo Dulace
Regina H,
Jun 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Georgia was an amazing tour guide. Super friendly, spoke clearly, and was incredibly knowledgeable. The tour was a great pace, giving you plenty of time in every area to look around and take pictures. I would absolutely do another tour with her
Great tour and fantastic guide
Tyler H,
Jun 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We really enjoyed our tour of the palace and prison. Our guide was very knowledgeable and gave way more insight into the details of the paintings and history than I expected. I would definitely recommend this tour!
A great tour
Julia S,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
How informative and professional our guide was. She was also very considerate and pointed out when it was ok sit and rest a little.
Great tour, easy pace, beautiful & interesting
Sharon C,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our guide was fabulous, very friendly & personable. She went to great lengths to wait for all customers to arrive B 4 setting off on the tour. Comfortable, easy to get around walking tour. Or guide was informative & very interesting. Great tour, beautiful palace & so interesting to see inside the jail & bridge of sighs.
Doge’s Palace/Prison tour
Dale B,
Jun 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Very organized. Tour as indicated. Our guide Cristina was very knowledgeable about history of Venice and its politics. She didn’t dwell extensively on the artwork, but gave us a good overview of what is was like at that time. The two hours was just the right amount of time. Meeting place was easy to find. We used headsets for listening which was important as there were lots of other tour groups.