Doge’s Palace tours

Step inside Venice’s palace of power as your guide reveals hidden tales of doges, intrigue, and Casanova’s escape.

• Everything you get: Skip the lines and join a guided tour of the Doge’s Palace in your chosen language. Hear secrets of the Council of Ten, walk gilded halls, and cross into prisons via the Bridge of Sighs, before exploring Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana at your own pace.
• Why choose: A self-guided exploration will show you just the rooms; guided tours immerse you in the power plays, scandals, and secrets that once shook Venice. Bonus: save 30+ minutes spent in ticketing queues.
• Upgrades: Take the mysteries guided tour to hear spine-chilling secrets of the Doge and a description of the hidden rooms that held the keys to conspiracy and intrigue in the former Venetian republic. Want to actually visit these off-limits rooms instead of just hearing about them? Go on a Secret Itineraries tour to access the old prisons inside the castle (Piombi and Pozzi), the Torture Room, the room of the Council of Ten, and more.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace

• Expert guide in French, Italian, Spanish, German, or English (as per option selected)

• Access to Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons

• Access to stories and narration of the mysteries and conspiracies of the palace (as per option selected)

• Access to the exclusive locations in the Secret Itineraries tour like the old prisons (Pozzi and Piombi), torture chamber, secret archives, council rooms, etc. (as per option selected)

• Access to the Correr Museum, Biblioteca Marciana, and Archeological Museum

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers

• Guided tours of the Correr Museum, Biblioteca Marciana, and Archeological Museum

What's not allowed

• Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography

Accessibility

• The Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armoury are not accessible by wheelchair and pram/stroller.
• Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

Additional information

• The Corrrer Museum, Archeological Museum and Biblioteca Marciana can be visited within 6 months from the date of purchasing tickets.

Seamlessly explore Venice's royal and religious life with one guide through it all.

• Everything you get at the Doge’s Palace: Skip the line and follow your guide into lavish chambers, from the Grand Council Hall with Tintoretto’s Il Paradiso to Veronese’s Apotheosis of Venice. Cross the Bridge of Sighs and glimpse the dark prisons beneath the palace’s golden splendor.
• Everything you get at St. Mark’s Basilica: Fast entry takes you into a basilica glowing with 8,000 square meters of mosaics. Your guide will explain how relics of St. Mark arrived here. From the marble floors to the treasury’s Byzantine spoils, you’ll discover why this basilica was called the “Church of Gold.”
• Why choose this combo: The basilica once served as the palace’s private chapel, and exploring them together reveals how their stories have been connected for centuries. Plus, with fast-track entry and the same expert guide at both sites, you can enjoy the experience without any hassle.
• Upgrades: Add terrace access at St. Mark’s Basilica for sweeping views over St. Mark’s Square and the lagoon. Or choose the Secret Itineraries tour at the Doge’s Palace to explore hidden offices, interrogation rooms, torture chambers, and the in-house Pozzi (underground) and Piombi (attic) prisons.

Inclusions Doge's Palace

• Skip-the-line entry

• Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French-speaking guide

• Access to Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons

• Secret Itineraries tour (as per option selected)

• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

St. Marks Basilica

• Skip-the-line entry

• Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French-speaking guide

• Terrace access (as per option selected)

• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

Additional access to

• Correr Museum

• Marciana Library

• National Archeological Museum

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers

• Audio guide

• Guided tours of Correr Museum, Biblioteca Marciana, and Archeological Museum

What to bring

• Valid ID matching the name on the ticket and the voucher received in email to the meeting point.

What's not allowed

• Flash/tripod/commercial photography at the Doge's Palace
• Photography at St. Marks Basilica is forbidden

Accessibility

• Both venues are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible, although the Secret Itineraries tour at the Doge's Palace is not suitable for wheelchair users
• A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.

Additional information

• All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
• The Correr Museum, Biblioteca Maricana and Archeological Museum can be enteres within 6 months from the date of booking.

This all-in-one Venice tour ticks off the golden-domed cathedral, the palace of power, a gondola ride & hidden gems.

• Everything you get: Your day begins at St. Mark’s Square, with skip-the-line access to the basilica and Doge’s Palace. Stroll through Rialto Bridge, the market, and quieter backstreets, then enjoy a 30-minute gondola ride. With an expert guide, you’ll uncover both icons and secret corners of Venice.
• Why choose: From cobbled alleys to quiet canals, explore Venice by land and water with a guide who makes navigating the city effortless. What's more, you get a comprehensive insight into Venice's unique landscape, history and culture, all with the convenience of a single ticket.
• Upgrades: Extend your day with a private water taxi trip to Murano and Burano. Watch authentic glassblowing in Murano and a rare lacemaking demo in Burano, alongside time to explore their colorful streets.

Inclusions

• Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry

• Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Shared gondola ride for 30 minutes

• Round-trip transfers to/from Murano & Burano Islands (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Meals

Half-day tour

• St Marks Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• 30-minute gondola ride

Full-day tour

• St Marks Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• 30-minute gondola ride
• Glass-blowing demonstration at Murano Island
• Lace-making demonstration at Burano Island

What to bring

• Valid ID
• Comfortable walking shoes

What's not allowed

St. Mark's Basilica

• Photography of any kind
• Pets
• Large bags and backpacks

Doge's Palace

• Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography

Accessibility

• St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace are both wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The gondola ride is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Additional information

• Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner.
• Please note that the tour may not operate under exceptional high tide conditions or during religious functions at the basilica. In the event of cancellation, your tour will either be rescheduled or refunded for your convenience.
• Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.