Overview
Buy your Doge's Palace skip-the-line tour. Visit the seat of the Venetian political power and enter the ancient prisons.
Highlights
- It's a chance to visit the Palazzo Ducale, avoiding entrance queues
- You'll admire the golden staircase and its rich details
- There's an opportunity to cross the famous Bridge of Sighs
The Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) has represented the seat of Venetian political power for centuries. In its splendid rooms, plastered and immersed in hundreds of masterpieces of painting, the Duke and his Council controlled the fate of a thousand-year-old republic. Together with a guide, you'll discover the history of the European Middle Ages and the centuries immediately following, admiring the beautiful rooms along the way.
You'll be surprised by the rich details of the golden staircase and the realism of the scenes depicted by many artists who decorated this building. You will also have the opportunity to cross the Bridge of Sighs and enter the Venetian prisons.
What's included
- Doge's Palace skip-the-line tour
- Earphones for groups of over 10 people
Meeting & pickup
Check-in with the staff at the shop opposite the Church of San Zaccaria. Please make sure to arrive 15 minutes before the tour starting time.
Additional info
Not allowed:
- For security reasons, sacks, bags, or backpacks are not allowed inside the Doge's Palace
Know in advance:
- Due to newly imposed security checks, you may have to wait in queues even with your skip-the-line tickets
- Please be aware that on certain dates, registration and payment of an access contribution will be necessary to visit the city of Venice. We encourage you to check all the information and procedures for registration or payment on the dedicated website of Comune di Venezia
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 day before the experience starts for a full refund.
Questions
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