Skip the Line: Doge's Palace Guided Tour in Venice

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Overview

Available languages

German
English
Italian
French
Spanish

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.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

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

What To Expect

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Doge's Palace

Visit the magnificent Doge's Palace of Venice

1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Included

Options

French 12:00pm

French: Guided Tour in French

Spanish 3:45pm

French 3:45pm

Italian 3:45pm

SPA - St. Mark's Essentials

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

German 12:00pm

German: Guided Tour in German

Italian 12:00pm

Italian: Guided Tour in Italian

ENG - St. Mark's Essentials

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

English 3:45pm

English 12:00pm

English: Guided Tour in English

Spanish 12:00pm

Reviews

3.94

115 reviews

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  • Giovanni!!!!

    jovan b,

    Aug 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    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.

  • Great tour

    Lauren C,

    Jun 29, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our tour guide was knowledgeable and kind. We booked the tour about two hours before on the same day and had no problem.

  • Nina, the guide, was...

    FRED S,

    May 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Nina, the guide, was terrific - knowledgeable, friendly and responsive to our questions. We highly recommend this tour and guide.

  • Highly recommend this...

    Greg S,

    Apr 28, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Highly recommend this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of history on the governance of Venice.

  • Worst Experience ever never again

    bruce c,

    Apr 26, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    It was horrible they left meeting place without us we called and recieved a rude response Never got to go in the palace

From €26.71

3.94
115 reviews