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Venice Museum Pass with Doge's Palace Fast-Track Tickets
- With this Venice Museum Pass, enjoy admission to 3 - 11 museums with fast-track skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace.
- The Doge's Palace is a must-see Venetian landmark. It was the residence of the Doge of Venice, the supreme authority of the former Republic.
- Explore the history and culture of Venice with this Pass that affords you flexibility, lots of choices, and access to complete permanent collections of all museums.
- Depending on the ticket you choose, avail yourself of one-time access to museums and attractions such as the St. Mark's Museum, the Natural History Museum, and other civic museums like Ca’ Pesaro - Museum of Modern & Oriental Art, the Glass Museum, and more.
- The pass is valid for consecutive days from the time it's activated at the first museum.
- Note: tickets can only be used from 12pm onwards due to anti-queue containment measures. Also, museums restrict entry 1-hour before closing time.
- The admission to DOGE'S PALACE is valid ONLY for the date selected at the time of purchase.
Inclusions
Venice 3 Museums Pass
- Skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace
- Museo Correr
- Archaeological Museum
- Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana
Venice 11 Museums Pass
- Skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace
- Museo Correr
- Archaeological Museum
- Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana
- Ca’ Rezzonico Museum
- Carlo Goldoni’s House
- Palazzo Mocenigo
- Ca’ Pesaro - Museum of Modern & Oriental Art
- Natural History Museum
- Lace Museum
- Glass Museum
- Fortuny Museum
Doge Palace, St. Mark Museums & Chorus Circuits Pass
- Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace
- Access to the: Correr Museum | Archaeological Museum | Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana | Querini Stampalia Foundation | Chorus Circuit Churches (up to 3: Santa Maria del Giglio | Santo Stefano | Santa Maria Formosa | Santa Maria dei Miracoli | San Giovanni Elemosinario | San Redentore | Gesuati | San Sebastiano | San Giobbe)
This ticket has the following options you can choose from:
- Doge Palace & St. Mark Museums - 3 Museums Pass
- Doge Palace & Full Venice Museums Pass - 11 Museums Pass
- Doge Palace, St. Mark Museums & Chorus Circuits Pass
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Guided Tour of The Doge's Palace
- Embark upon a guided tour of the Palazzo Ducale or the Doge's Palace, and marvel at the many treasures it holds, both artistic and architectural.
- Skip-the-line entry ensures you won't have to while your time away waiting in long ticketing queues and can head right in.
- At the head of your tour group stands the expert tour guide, who shall navigate your way through the stunning palace.
- After your tour, you may tour the 3 museums in St. Mark's Square on your own (the Museo Correr, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale, and the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana).
- The guided tour of Doge's Palace is available in different languages, you can choose the ticket option that suits you best.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace
- Guided tour of the Doge's Palace
- Access to St. Mark's 3 museums
- Expert guide (English, Spanish, French, German, Italian)
This ticket has the following options you can choose from:
- English Guided Tour
- Spanish Guided Tour
- French Guided Tour
- German Guided Tour
- Italian Guided Tour
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Venice Icons Tour: Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Priority Entry
- Tour the top attractions of Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica with an expert tour guide.
- Get priority entry at both attractions and tours available in English, German, Spanish, and French.
- With this ticket, explore other museums around St Mark's Square – from Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, the Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, and more.
- Embark on a self-guided tour of St. Mark's Museum as you'll be free to explore by yourself.
Inclusions
- Expert tour guide (English/German/French/Spanish)
- Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace
- Skip-the-line entry into Doge’s Palace & Basilica
- Audio receiver device (for tour groups over 10 guests)
- Access to St. Mark's museums
- Tip: It is recommended that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find the meeting points.
- This tour will not be operational in case of exceptionally high tide or in case of religious functions (in both these cases the visit can be postponed or a refund will be provided).
- This is not a private tour and is to be shared with other guests.
- If there is a high turnout or security problems, the waiting time to access St. Mark’s Basilica may be longer than expected. In such cases, please line up and respect the instructions provided by the guide.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Combo: 2- Day Venice ACTV Water Bus Pass + Venice Museum Pass with Fast-Track Tickets to Doge's Palace
- With these super-saver combo tickets, tour across Venice with an ACTV Water Bus pass and exclusive access to Doge's Palace and 3 museums.
- Hop on the ACTV Water Bus for 2 days and discover Venice, Lido, the lagoon islands, Mestre, and Marghera with ease.
- With the Venice Museum Pass, unlock cultural treasures and stroll through the alleys of Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana.
- Step into history at the marvelous Doge's Palace, the official residence of Venice's former leader, with skip-the-line tickets.
Inclusions
Venice ACTV Water Bus Pass
- 2-day access to ACTV Vaporetti(Water-buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
- 2-day access to ACTV Buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland
** Venice Museum Pass with Fast-Track Tickets to Doge's Palace**
- Skip-the-line tickets to Doge’s Palace
- Entry to Museo Correr
- Entry to Archaeological Museum
- Entry to Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana
Venice ACTV Water Bus Pass
- Tip: You can travel to any place in Venice, Lido, Mestre, and Marghera with this ticket.
- Validity tickets must be validated before boarding ACTV public transport.
The validity of ACTV Tickets and Travelcards starts from the exact moment they are first validated. - Transport of one luggage piece the three dimensions of which must not exceed the sum of 150 cm.
Venice Museum Pass with Fast-Track Tickets to Doge's Palace
- Tip: Keep a check for temporary exhibitions and events held throughout the year at all the three museums.
- The Venice Pass is valid for 3 months from the date of purchase.
- The pass is activated when you use it at the first attraction and is valid for consecutive days.
- Note that the tickets can be used from 12pm onwards only due to anti-queue containment measures.
- These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Walking Tour of Venice with Guided Tour of Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica
- As you walk through the Serenissima Republic, experience the quaint charm of the city with the expert narration of a professional guide.
- Choose the tour in a language of your choice. Explore every inch of St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace and have your guide explain the historical relevance of the alluring structures.
- If choosing an English Tour, upgrade your ticket to include a charming gondola ride.
- Redeem an optional, free coupon to check out the renowned Venetian glass-blowing art in a 20-minute long demonstration at St. Mark’s Square.
Inclusions
- 1-hour shared walking tour
- 1-hour shared guided tour of the Golden Basilica
- 1-hour shared guided tour of Doge's Palace
- Audio-guide devices for groups of 10+ people
- Access to Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale, & Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
- Complimentary glass craftsman demonstration (9am slots only)
- Gondola ride (optional)
- This tour will not be operational in case of exceptionally high tide or in case of religious functions (in both these cases the visit can be postponed or a refund will be provided).
- If there is a high turnout or security problems, the waiting time to access St. Mark’s Basilica may be longer than expected. In such cases, please line up and respect the instructions provided by the guide.
- The Basilica is a place of worship, hence, appropriate clothing is recommended (shorts and tank tops will not be allowed). Comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
- Photography and filming are prohibited inside the Basilica.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 72 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Skip The Line Tickets to Doge's Palace with Guide Book
- Avoid the general queues at the ticket office and join the skip-the-line queue to save precious time, and start exploring the architectural marvel of Doge's Palace.
- Take advantage of your detailed guidebook available in multiple languages to get useful information and insights on Palazzo Ducale, Piazza San Marco, and its surroundings.
- Skip the lines to Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Museo Correr, and discover the magnificent Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana.
- You'll also receive a detailed map with information on public transport by boat and 7 suggested itineraries to facilitate your travels in the city.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line ticket to Doge's Palace
- Entry to the Museo Correr, the Museo Archeologico Nazionale and Monumental Rooms of Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana
- Guidebook in multiple languages
- Detailed map with public boat transport information
- 7 itineraries for Venice visit
- The guidebook is available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and Russian.
- All Museums restrict entry one hour before closing time.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
All Your Doge’s Palace Ticket Options
Guided Tour
The best way to learn about the history and cultural significance of the Doge’s Palace is by opting for a guided tour. Your experienced guide will be fluent in languages like English, German, French and Spanish, and will accompany you on your Doge’s Palace tour while enlightening you with interesting facts and trivia about the landmark.
Skip the Line
If you’re looking for a way to avoid the long queues, opting for a skip the line Doge’s Palace ticket is your best bet. With this ticket, you can access the public parts of the landmark and get access to three major museums at St. Mark’s Square: Correr Museum, National Archaeological Museum Venice, and Monumental Rooms of the Marciana Library.
Combo Tickets
The Doge’s Palace is located in the same complex as the St. Mark’s Basilica, an equally significant attraction in Venice. By opting for a Doge’s Palace combo ticket, you also get a guided tour of the magnificent St. Mark’s Basilica. Depending on the ticket you choose, you can also opt for a walking tour of Venice or a gondola ride.
Explore the Doge's Palace
Whether you're visiting the Doge's Palace for the first time or for the fifth time, one can never tire of its rich history, and remarkable interiors and architecture. Read on to know more about the Doge's Palace history, all the top highlights and must-see collections.
Porta della Carta
The main entrance to the Doge’s Palace is through the Porta della Carta. This spectacular entrance gate is an excellent example of classical architecture in Venice, adorned with intricate carvings and figurines of historic or mythical personalities, like St. Mark’s Lion.
Scala d’Oro
Known as the Golden Staircase due to its rich gold finish, these steps lead from the ground floor of the Doge’s Palace to the top floors that house the former offices, reception areas and residence of the Doge and his advisors.
Sala del Maggior Consiglio
This room, also known as the Chamber of the Council of Ten, was where the early Venetian Parliament lower house was seated. This massive room was built with grandiose and could accommodate more than 1500 voters at a time! The chamber is worth a visit solely for the fantastic artwork in itself.
The Museo dell’Opera
An homage to the Venetian glory days, the Museo dell’Opera paints a vivid picture of the art and culture. After several restoration projects, the museum now hosts a variety of sculptures, parts of old facades, remains of old structures and statues, and other classical decorative items.
The Courtyard and the Loggias
The view around the Courtyard at the Doge’s Palace is an awe-inspiring sight. You’ll find the Renaissance wing on one side and the Piazetta wing on the other. You can also see the Giants’ Staircase connected to the Porta della Carta and statues of Mars and Neptune.
The Doge’s Apartments
The Doge’s original residence was destroyed in a fire sometime in the 1480s; his chambers were then rebuilt with the utmost grandeur and pomp. While each Doge furnished the chambers in their own style, the classy carved ceilings, frescoes, fireplace and artwork are still preserved.
The Prisons & Bridge of Sighs
The Doge’s Palace also had a dedicated section for prisoners, designed to accommodate more light and air into the cells. These prisons lead to the Bridge of Sighs -- eerily named after prisoners’ sighs after a final look at the lagoon outside as they bid farewell to their freedom.
The Armoury
These rooms contain over 2000 exhibits and collections of historic armaments and weapons, dating back to the before the 14th Century. These collections include swords, crossbows, firearms prohibited by law and suits of armor, along with possessions captured from enemies after wars.
Plan Your Visit
Doge’s Palace opening hours are from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM every day of the week from 31 July.
The best time to visit the Doge’s Palace is early mornings to avoid long waiting lines. The best days to visit are mid-week and not the weekends that are comparatively more crowded.
Since Venice is a water-locked city, the easiest way to get to the Doge’s Palace is by taking a Vaporetti (water bus). Other options include walking, taking a gondola ride or a private water bus.
Yes, you can take the Vaporetti (water bus) to the Doge’s Palace. The closest stops to the Doge’s Palace are Vallaresso and San Zaccaria. From here, the Palace can be reached via a 5-minute walk.
The Doge’s Palace is located at Piazza San Marco, 1, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy.
Yes. Visitors can leave baggage and other large items at the in-house cloakroom at the Doge's Palace.
Yes. All parts of the palace except for the Armoury, Prisons and Secret Itineraries are wheelchair-accessible.
Washrooms, a bookshop, a cafe, lift, and baby pit-stop are also present at the Doge's Palace.
Doge's Palace Tickets FAQs
A. To ensure the safety of its visitors, the Doge’ Palace has employed several safety measures and guidelines.
A. In light of COVID-19, multiple health and safety measures have been enforced. At the Doge’ Palace, it is mandatory that visitors wear masks that cover their nose and face throughout their entire visit; social distancing is also mandatory throughout the tour. Only 10 individuals are allowed as part of group tours.
A. Yes. You can book your Doge’s Palace tickets online as they now accept only digital reservations.
A. It depends on the Doge’s Palace ticket you choose to book. While some tickets offer a full refund on canceling tickets up to 48-72 hours in advance, for others there may be no refund available on cancelation. Please check before you make your reservation.
A. The Doge’s Palace is accepting guided tour groups with a maximum of 10 guests.
A. The Doge’s Palace will be open from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM from Thursday to Sunday until 30 July. From 31 July, the Doge’s Palace will be open every day of the week from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM.
A. Yes. Skip-the-line tickets are available for Doge’s Palace. These tickets ensure that you get priority access to the attraction without having to wait in long lines.
A. Yes. You can get skip-the-line tickets for guided tours to the Doge’s Palace. With these tickets, an expert will take you through an informative guided tour of the Doge’s Palace.
A. Yes. You can cancel your tickets up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
A. While it is not mandatory, it is highly recommended that you buy tickets to Doge’s Palace in advance to avoid waiting in long queues.
A. Yes. You can buy guided tour tickets that give you access to Doge’s Palace, St. Mark’s Square, St. Mark’s Basilica and/or a gondola ride in Venice.
A. The Doge’s Palace is open 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM every day of the week.
A. Yes. Most of the Doge’s Palace is wheel-chair accessible. Only the Secret Itineraries, Armoury and Prisons cannot be accessed.
A. A guided tour takes about 1.5 hours to cover the Doge’s Palace.