Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Tour

From€95
2 hours
Venice, Italy

About this activity

Experience Venice's rich history with a skip-the-line tour of Doge's Palace, featuring guided insights into its art and architecture, plus a visit to the Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons.

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

Dive into the heart of Venice's political and artistic heritage with this exclusive skip-the-line tour of Doge's Palace. Bypass the usual queues and step into the opulent public chambers adorned with masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese. Your expert guide will unravel tales of the city's rulers and the secretive operations of its former government. Wander across the iconic Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners took their last glimpse of freedom, and explore the somber New Prisons. This immersive experience offers a captivating glimpse into Venice's storied past, ensuring you don't miss a moment of its grandeur.

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

Meeting point

Start Location

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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

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

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

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Captivating palace and prison tour

Wonderful private tour experience led by Georgia. Her personable approach coupled with a strong knowledge of Venezia’s history led to a perfect interactive two hour tour

BogeywoodAug 8, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Good tour

Very nice and informative guide.

wendyapplegateJul 31, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Super Engaging Tour of the Doge's Palace

This was a fabulous tour of the Doge's Palace - interesting and engaging the entire time. Our tour guide, Edy, was extremely dynamic and pointed out interesting details about the Palace, the history of Venice, and other facts in a way that kept our rapt attention (including the attention of our 8 and 11 year old, who both loved the guide as well). She is a story-teller and is able to relay the history in a way that made it easy to follow and exciting. This is a must-see site in Venice that was made even better by our fabulous guide - highly recommend!

Monique_DJul 28, 2026VIATOR

Terrific Doge Palace and Prison Tour!

Cristina was so knowledgeable and chose such interesting information and stories to share. There was no question (about the Doge Palace or Venice in general) that she couldn’t answer. Excellent tour, loved every minute.

Joanna_SJul 28, 2026VIATOR

The Doges and Venice

This was a very informative tour. Our guide Georgina was knowledgeable and answered all our questions. She did a wonderful job explaining the diverse history of Venice, including the art and architecture.

Marianne_HJul 28, 2026VIATOR

Additional information

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