Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery

Discover the Doge’s Palace like never before with our exclusive guided tour. Tired of long lines like at airport security? Skip them and dive straight into Venetian history, picturing yourself as a guest of the Doge, walking through grand halls filled with opulence and secrets. This isn’t just a tour; it’s an invitation to step into the shoes of past rulers of one of the most powerful empires the world has known.

The Doge’s Palace was more than a residence—it was the nerve center of a republic that shaped history. Picture the grandeur of the White House meeting the intrigue of “House of Cards.” With a local guide, explore chambers of power, where gold-plated rooms witnessed decisions that ruled the Mediterranean. If Bill Gates had been around, he’d have admired the strategic brilliance behind these walls.

Hear stories of Casanova’s legendary escape, secret trials in hidden rooms, and political backstabbing that would give James Bond a run for his money

The Palazzo Ducale represented for centuries the seat of Venetian political power. In its splendid rooms, surrounded by hundreds of painting masterpieces, the Doge and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year old republic.
The experienced guide will show you the halls of power, plunging you into a very special setting: the European Middle Ages and the centuries immediately following.

You’ll be surprised at the rich details of the gold staircase, at the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who have decorated this building, you will relive the anguish of the prisoners crossing the famous Bridge of Sighs, and entering the Venetian prisons, famous for hosting Giacomo Casanova.

You may visit by yourself the other magnificent palaces around St. Mark’s Square under the name of Procuratie Nuove with the same ticket! You will discover the way of life of the venetians, with paintings, library, coinage, sculpture. You will be entered in the secrets of Venice Empire, with description of Arsenale who produced the famous battleship Galea. You will visit the area built by Napoleon including the majestic Dancing Hall and the the rooms restored for Empress Sissi.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after; otherwise, it will be refunded)
• For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace, the storage service is available inside the Palace and it is free of charge.
• Please note that the Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
• 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
• The customers health is the most important matter for us, the tour operates in according to the Covid-19 National directives in order to guarantee the experiences in a safe environment.
• All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned, and the tour will leave with small groups.

• Legendary Italian Tour
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  Shared Italian Tour: Choose this option to discover the imposing Doge’s Palace and its history. This option involves a longer visit.
• Legendary Spanish Tour
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  Shared Spanish Tour: Choose this option to discover the imposing Doge’s Palace anf its history. This option involves a longer visit.
• Legendary French Tour
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  Shared French Tour: Choose this option to discover the imposing Doge’s Palace and its history. This option involves a longer visit.
• Legendary German Tour
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  Shared German Tour: Choose this option to discover the imposing Doge’s Palace and its history. This option involves a longer visit.
• Legendary English Tour
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  Shared English Tour: Choose this option to discover the imposing Doge’s Palace anf its history. This option involves a longer visit.
• Legendary English Tour & Lunch
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  Shared English Tour & Lunch: Choose this option to discover the imposing Doge’s Palace and its history. Your table at illy Caffè is booked at 1 pm.
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  Duration: 1 hour
  Shared Tour in French: Choose this option to visit the main rooms of the iconic Doge’s Palace.
• SUPER SAVER Tour in English
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  Duration: 1 hour
  Shared Tour in English: Choose this option to visit the main rooms of the iconic Doge’s Palace.

• Professional local guide
• Skip the line pass for St. Mark’s Square Museums (Marciana Library is closed on Sundays)
• Skip the line ticket to Doge’s Palace
• Unique VR Experience – Discover Venice in the past
• Royal Palace Ticket – Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dance Hall)
• Doge’s Palace guided tour by a qualified guide
• Lunch (if option is selected)

• Hotel pick-up & Drop-off
• Guided Tour to Royal Palace – Correr Museum
• Guided Tour to St. Mark’s Square Museums

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For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace, the storage service is free of charge.

• Our assistant will wait for you with a signboard in which is written “TOUR”
• If the lunch option is selected your table is booked for you at 1:00 PM at illy Caffè (Giardini Reali, few steps from St. Mark’s Square)

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by CITY TOURS CO. LTD.
• Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Rome.
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
• For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
• This Tour is Rated 4 Stars based on 61 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.