Venice: Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guidebook
About this activity
Skip the long lines to walk the corridors of the magnificent Doge's Palace and see masterpieces of art. Use the guidebook to learn more and discover St. Mark’s Square, and other places in the city.
Highlights
- Wander through the magnificent Doge's Palace at your own pace
- Save precious time with skip-the-line privileges
- Look inside the prison cells and across the Bridge of Sighs
- Guide book of Doge’s Palace, St. Mark's Basilica, St. Mark’s Square and several itineraries
- Travel back in time with a unique VR journey through historic St. Mark’s Square
Full description
Save precious time and skip the long lines to the former seat of power in Venice. Enjoy fast track entry to the magnificent Doge's Palace and wander around the amazing halls and corridors at your own pace. Cross the Bridge of Sighs from the inside to reach the prisons where criminals were kept, including Casanova!
Use the handy guide book, provided in your chosen language, to learn the history of the palace and its masterpieces of art. Continue to the nearby Museo Correr to explore the way of life of the locals of Venice through the centuries on the upper floors of the Procuratorie Nuove.
Create your own adventure and use the 8 suggested itineraries in the guide book to discover the different palaces of St. Mark’s Square. See sculptures, paintings and libraries that reveal the true might of the city's naval history.
The History Gallery is a window through the past, where historical photographs reveal how Venice’s legendary landmarks have evolved over the centuries, offering a powerful visual journey through time. Continue your experience with a thrilling VR adventure that brings history to life: watch Piazza San Marco transform through the ages, see the Basilica as the Doge’s private chapel, explore the Doge’s Palace as a medieval fortress, and discover how the iconic Rialto Bridge was once a wooden drawbridge.
Included / Excluded
- Skip-the-line entrance ticket to the Doge’s Palace
- Ticket to Museo Correr
- Ticket to Museo Archeologico Nazionale
- Ticket to the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
- Guidebook of Doge’s Palace, St. Mark's Basilica, St. Mark’s Square, and several itineraries in Venice (1 book per 2 people, however, the guidebook is not included if the live guided tour option is selected)
- Detailed map with public boat transportation information
- Aperitif or lunch (if option is selected)
- History Gallery VR experience
Important information
Know before you book
- • This tour is not fully wheelchair accessible or suitable for those with walking disabilities
- • The ticket includes single admission to the Doge’s Palace and entrance to other museums that can be visited on different days
Know before you go
- • Doge's Palace Opening Hours: From 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- • For security reasons, bags or backpacks are not allowed inside the Doge's Palace. There is a free deposit inside for your convenience
- • At Doge's Palace, go to the right side and enter from the fast-track entrance
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 20265.0
Good tour and highly recommended
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 20265.0
Adoramos o passeio! Se fosse guiado explicando cada cantinho seria melhor ainda!
GetYourGuide traveler
Jun 20262.0
Uncomfortable seat. Guide never said one word the entire trip. Trip included a row around the canal. Nothing special.
