Venice Doge's Palace & Prisons Tour
Overview
Available languages
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.
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.
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.
Reviews
601 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Alexander was...
Cynthia B,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Alexander was excellent!!!! With his history background he was so knowledgeable about Dodge Palace. Highly recommend him
Excellent tour with knowledgeable and friendly guide.
Christopher N,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00This tour was long, but wonderful. It was a great last minute booking that gave us quick access to the palace, let by a great tour guide.
Dodge palace
Maria K,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00Arianna was amazing. The tour was very educational and interesting. We learned a lot. I highly recommend the tour !
A very interesting tour...
John T,
Sep 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00A very interesting tour with a lot of information given explaining the workings of the past Venetian Dogos. Very informative guide answering all questions. Worth the time to take this tour.
Great tour, but meeting point was not clearly communicated.
Tamara P,
Sep 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00Ariana was a great tour guide and very knowledgeable. The tour of the palace and prison was thorough and fascinating. However, the directions took us the the gardens so we were walking around inside the gardens wondering where our tour guide was. A nice gentleman on the tour saw us wandering around and came and told us they were meeting outside the gates. Two other couples were late for the same reason. The meeting point of outside the gates if the garden needs to be specifically communicated!
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