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1 hour 15 minutes
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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
English: Guided Tour in English
Italian: Guided Tour in Italian
French: Guided Tour in French
German: Guided Tour in German
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
119 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nelson C,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
Horrible experience, I came to the tour and they told me was a walking tour not the entry to the doges palace
Sarah R,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
The guide was very good! He told us about the area, time period and related what was going on then to what we have now. A guided tour is much better than a visiting without a guide.
Timothy J,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
Kind of uncoordinated in the beginning, difficult to hear the guide at first but overall it did come together after the first 30 minutes or so.
Donna G,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
He was very entertaining- he knew all the people in our group by name. He asked lots of interesting questions.
jovan b,
Aug 15, 2025
- Viator
Our tour guide Giovanni was AMAZING. He made the tour interactive and kept the interest of everyone , even the small children. He got to know each family and shared the incredible history of the. Venetian government. I highly recommend.
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