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
Itinerary
1
Enjoy a 2 hrs in depht tour of the Doges Palace and visit the famous Prisons.
Duration: 2 hoursAdmission: YES
2
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.
Duration: 20 minAdmission: YES
3
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.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4
Pass by: Learn about the Main entrance of the Doges Palace, the paper door that links the Doges Palace to St Mark's Basilica.
Admission: NOT_APPLICABLE
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
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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Excellent tour of Doge palace
Excellent tour guide so knowledgeable of Venetian history and so many interesting facts on doge palace.he was great fun
Eva kMay 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Alex the Great
Alex is an excellent tour guide who is very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of Venice! I would take another tour with Alex anytime, he is a fantastic personality to follow.
andrewsR4583OZMay 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Alex was excellent!
Alex was so informative and knowledgeable. Highly recommend the tour!
U6119JCnataliecMay 23, 2026TRIPADVISOR
Doge’s Palace/Bridge of Sighs/Prison
We did a private tour with Cristina and it was by far our favorite tour while in Venice. She has so much knowledge and passion for the history and really pointed out things to make you understand what the history and meaning behind the building, paintings, politics of it all. She was incredibly friendly and you could tell she knew exactly how to get the most out of the time in the tour
Heather_HMay 23, 2026VIATOR
Fantastic!
This was better than I expected! It was obvious the musicians love what they do, and it was so fun to watch their passion come to life.
Ariel_BMay 20, 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