Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace
- Explore lavish public chambers
- Admire Tintoretto and Veronese artworks
- Discover the Bridge of Sighs
- Visit the New Prisons
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace
- Guided tour of the palace and prisons
- Visit to the Bridge of Sighs
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Enjoy a 2 hrs in depht tour of the Doges Palace and visit the famous Prisons.
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.
Pass by: Walk over the famous Bridge of Sighs connecting the Doge's Palace to the Prisons and learn why it was given this name.
Pass by: Learn about the Main entrance of the Doges Palace, the paper door that links the Doges Palace to St Mark's Basilica.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates in English; check availability for other languages.
- Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
- No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours of the tour.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the tour.
- Bring a valid ID for entry to the palace.
- Photography may be restricted in certain areas.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- 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
Traveler reviews
Exceptionally...
Exceptionally knowledgeable tour guide. If you want to learn the history of Venice, she was excellent.
Excellent Experience
Our tour guide was amazing! She shared so much valuable information about the history of the Venician people, the Republic of Venice and when/where/how it all started to what Venice is today. Really impressive tour. Walking across the Bridge of Sighs into the prisons was pretty epic and surreal. Highly recommend this tour.
Excellent tour of the palace and prisons
Fantastic tour of the palace and prison. With the help of the guide we can understand and know better how the old Venice government headquarters was. An indispensable tour for those who want to know more about the city's past.
Great tour for those who like history
Very knowledgeable and in depth history lesson with a well informed guide.
Great tour, highly recommend!
Tour guide was very knowledgeable and took her time telling us about history and wrangling our 2 young kids! Tour wasn’t rushed and provided an in depth history of the palace. Definitely recommend!