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1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
Embark on a guided tour of one of the most impressive landmarks in Venice: the Doge's Palace. Visit this former residence of the Doge of Venice, and explore what was once the center of the Venetian Republic's political rulings and public administration. Enjoy skip-the-line access and head straight indoors to take in its many features — including gold staircases and exquisite examples of Byzantine architecture. Your guide's expert commentary — made easily to hear through use of an audio headset — will transport you back in time.
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
No refund will be given for no shows or late comers.
Due to increased safety measures, security checkpoints will have a short wait
Wheelchair partially accessible, due to structural reasons some areas of the Doge's Palace are not accessible, so the tour may be limited. If assistance is required, passenger must provide their own carer.
The tour will be provided rain or shine, though may be cancelled if tides are exceptionally high. In this case we'll provide a full refund
Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia.
If you select the "St. Mark's Essentials" option, please note that this is a walking tour with no access to the interiors of the monuments.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Qualified guide
Personal headsets
Doge's Palace skip-the-line ticket (if option selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Entrances if you select the "St Mark's Essentials" option
Doge's Palace
Visit the magnificent Doge's Palace of Venice
Duration: 1 hour
1-hour St. Mark's Essentials: 1-hour only exteriors guided tour of St. Mark's Square: the Basilica, the Doge's Palace & the Bell Tower
Duration: 1 hour
1-hour St. Mark's Essentials: 1-hour only exteriors guided tour of St. Mark's Square: the Basilica, the Doge's Palace & the Bell Tower
French: Guided Tour in French
Italian: Guided Tour in Italian
English: Guided Tour in English
German: Guided Tour in German
136 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Peter d,
Oct 19, 2025
- Viator
This is a very crowded tour. And for only 40 euros more I could have had a private tour. You could not hear the guide for over half the tour.
Robert F,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
Our tour guide was friendly, personable, and knowledgeable. She gave a very thorough, entertaining, and unforgettable tour!
Michael M,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
We were late for the tour and the team helped shepard us from the office to the tour guide. Extremely helpful and enthusiastic guide!
Kim K,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
Horrible. The tour operator left myself and daughter behind at the security check while our backpacks were being checked and disappeared with the tour group. Nowhere to be found. No way to get in touch. We paid $150 for a guided tour and did it receive it. Complete waste of money. Do not book this. We had to walk through ourselves without any information. Finally found her 45 minutes later and told her. She did not care. We then just exited the palace.
Roger L,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
Excellent guide at Doge Palace. Articulate and knowledgable about art and history of Venice and the Palace
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