Venice: Doge’s Palace Entry Ticket plus St. Mark’s Basilica
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Step inside the heart of Venetian history with a reserved entry ticket to the Doge’s Palace, once the seat of political power in the mighty Venetian Republic. Discover the splendor of over 1,000 years of history as you explore this remarkable site.
Admire the palace’s breathtaking Gothic architecture, grand staircases, and richly decorated chambers where the Doge and council once ruled. Marvel at masterpieces by Venetian artists such as Tintoretto and Veronese, and ascend the Golden Staircase, a true symbol of opulence and power.
Walk across the hauntingly iconic Bridge of Sighs, the last passage for many prisoners before facing their fate. Explore the ancient prison cells and experience the contrast between the magnificence of justice and the harshness of punishment.
Optional: If you'd also like to visit St. Mark’s Basilica, make sure to select the option when booking to complete your journey through Venice’s most iconic landmarks.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your voucher for the Doge’s Palace will be sent to your WhatsApp and email 24 hours before the activity starts. If you have selected the option which includes St.Mark's Basilica you can collect your tickets at the meeting point under the Clock Tower in Piazza San Marco.
If your booking includes Doge’s Palace, please note: the voucher we send is not valid for direct entry. It must be exchanged at the ticket office to receive your final tickets.
Bring your own headphones to use with the audio guide, as they are not provided.
Dress code for St. Mark’s Basilica: Shoulders and knees must be covered to enter. Entry may be denied otherwise.
Museo Correr and other museums are open from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (last entry at 4:00 PM).
Important: Even for visits with audio guides, entry on your own is not allowed. Please make sure to find our coordinator at the meeting point — the Clock Tower — at least 10 minutes before your scheduled visit time. The coordinator will be holding a flag with Doooing Experience written on it. This is essential to allow enough time for check-ins.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Entry to Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marcian
If selected, skip-the-line entry ticket to St. Mark’s Basilica
Audio guide
Doge's Palace ticket
Guided tour
Headphones for the audio guide
Access to St. Mark’s Basilica (unless “San Marco” option is selected)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Doge's Palace
Explore Venice’s rich history with skip-the-line access to the Doge’s Palace, the former seat of power of the Venetian Republic. Admire the grand halls, golden staircases, and stunning artworks by masters like Tintoretto. Walk through the famous Bridge of Sighs and visit the historic prison cells. If selected, your ticket also includes entrance to St. Mark’s Basilica, one of the city’s most iconic religious landmarks.
Options
Basilica + Terrace & Museum
Includes entrance to St. Mark’s Basilica+the Terrace and Museum. Does not include entry to Pala D'Oro and the Doge's Palace
Only St.Mark's Basilica Ticket
Explore St. Mark’s Basilica with an audio guide. This option includes only the Basilica, without access to Doge's Palace.
Only Doge's Palace Ticket
Explore Doge’s Palace with an audio guide. This option includes only the Doge’s Palace and does not include entry to St. Mark
Venice: Doge’s Palace Entry Ticket + St. Mark’s Basilica
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
READ ME till the end - You’ll be happy you did :)
Arjay E,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00AMAZING! This is the only way to see St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. ARRIVE 15 minutes early to make sure you find your guide under the clock tour. The big white and blue building with a giant clock on it. You get to move at your own pace. You go into St. Mark’s at 11 sharp. They light up the mosaics at 11:30-12:30 and WOW 😍 Stick towards the back till they light them up and be AMAZED! Walk through the Basilica and GO TO THE MUSEUM AT THE END. It is not include in this ticket, but is worth the extra $10 per person. There’s a QR code to scan and purchase tickets from. You go upstairs to see ancient pieces of art and structure. Get an up close view of the mosaics lit up with all of their glory. Walk to the UPSTAIRS balcony and overlook St. Mark’s Square. I cannot describe the beauty or emotion my wife and I experienced. Remember, MUSEUM TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED, but you can purchase them at the end of the regular tour via QR code or purchase before if you cannot get reliable cell reception. Doge’s Palace was every bit as amazing as the Basilica. The history, the art, the MID-EVIL WEAPONS! Have you seen a suit of armor up close? Have you seen centuries old art and sculptures? Words don’t come close to describing the magnificence of Doge’s Palace. IMPORTANT NOTES - Make sure you SELECT THE OPTION WITH BOTH St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace if you want to see both. The people complaining on here didn’t select the right option and that’s on them. It so sad petty people cant take responsibility for their mistake. It’s not hard - CLICK THE RIGHT OPTION. - Arrive early. St. Mark’s square can get very crowded and you need to find your tour guide. They will be under the clock tower which is a big blue and white building with a big clock in the middle of it. They were near the cash exchange business. - BE EARLY! They cannot wait past 11. So if you can’t get there in time, thats on you (especially if you read this review). - Message them on whatever app you booked through and ask them to call you if you are having trouble finding your guide. We had a hard time because it was graduation day for the university, and they called us making it very easy to find. - The bad reviews on here are because of visitor error, not the tour company. It’s really sad they have such a bad rating because this is the best way to see St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. It’s also sad that they think writing a bad review will hurt the company. Karma will catch up to them. - I took the time to write this review because I want you to have the best experience possible. My wife and I spent one full day in Venice and we were so happy we spent our day doing this. We spent 3 hours at St. Mark’s Basilica and 2 hours at Doge’s Palace. We would’ve spent longer at Doge’s Palace but we had a gondola tour scheduled and had to leave. If you took the time to read this far, I hope you have a flippin’ blast! My wife and I did, and we highly HIGHLY recommend it.
An experience
Claudia M,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Everything went smoothly, staff very helpful and friendly. We liked the Doge's Palace and Correr Museum best
Stay away
David B,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Does not deliver what it promised. You don’t get access to both only the church part. Even tour guide said this is a false promise
Friendly people, confusing to start the “tour”.
Danielle R,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The meeting place was very easy to find and the 2 coordinators were nice and friendly. I thought it was unorganized and confusing to download an app in order to show a voucher for tickets to Doge’s Palace. It was not clear where we had to go to redeem the voucher for the tickets for Doge’s. While trying to save data and navigate the crowds to find out what to do, I had to call customer service to get the answer. For the amount of money charged for this “audio tour” I expected it to be a little simpler. Had I known, I would have just bought the tickets myself.
Do not use this website
Tim D,
Oct 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Terrible experience. Far overpriced compared to purchasing through the website of the museum and the basilica. Tickets are very misleading and don’t include everything the advertised. Must read very small print over and over again as certain places suggest basilica is included. Would not recommend
Saved us tons of stress and effort.
Byron B,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We booked at 7 p.m. the night before for an early morning entry to St. Marks. Everything went smoothly. The communication was excellent. And our contact handled everything. It was a simple and easy experience.
The Palace is Excellent
ajnavy04,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The Palace is Excellent and definitely worth a visit. This operator sends you a ticket voucher rather than an actual ticket. We were sent to the front of the line with our voucher, but still needed to go through the ticket queue to actually enter the Palace. We had no issues with this booking, but there are probably alternatives available at a lower price or improved convenience.
The tour operator was...
Ashley B,
Sep 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour operator was very helpful in providing all the required information to know where to go. Audio guides provided were nice and informative
Voucher was not honored by the palace. Had to buy tickets there.
danielleg07,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Was refused entry to the palace at my time of arrival that I booked even though I presented the “voucher” that was given to me in my email. The ticket officer was going to turn me away but I ended up buying the €30 ticket there which was considerably cheaper that the over €100 I spent here for two tickets to just the palace. Save your time and money and buy direct.
Perfect for art and history lovers
Z1606GCsilviaa,
Sep 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I visited the Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica on my own, it was truly a beautiful experience. The details, the mosaics, the atmosphere… everything was incredible. Venice truly has something magical about it.
From €21.60
Want a private experience? Upgrade to a private tour
Chat with us on social
Related Experiences
Operated by Doooing Experience