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Doge's Palace Skip-The-Line Guided Tour
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Highlights

  • Skip the lines and explore the Doge’s Palace with a guide in your chosen language (English, French, Spanish, German, or Italian).
  • Hear gripping stories of the Council of Ten, Venice’s feared secret police.
  • Walk through gilded halls, then cross the Bridge of Sighs into shadowy prisons.
  • Choose the Mysteries Tour for chilling tales of hidden rooms, or the Secret Itineraries Tour to actually step into old prisons, torture chambers, and council rooms. You can also take an evening small-group tour for a more personalized experience.

Your Experience

Unlock Venice’s history with skip-the-line access and an expert guide who brings power, art, and intrigue alive in every chamber.

Getting Started

Meet your guide at the designated entrance. Show your ticket and ID to breeze past queues and enter the palace efficiently.

What to Expect

Doge’s Palace – Venice’s former seat of government, famed for its ornate frescoes, secret chambers, and dramatic prisons.

Features

  • Walk through the Grand Council Hall, where doges met beneath stunning frescoes by Tintoretto and Veronese.

  • Ascend the golden “Scala d’Oro” and marvel at the ceremonial grandeur.

  • Cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs and glimpse the grim prisons that once housed political prisoners like Casanova.

  • Visit the Chamber of the Council of Ten and uncover stories hidden in Venice’s judicial heart.

  • Explore the Armory and admire centuries-old weapons, armour, and symbols of Venice’s strength.

  • Upgrades: Opt for the Secret Itineraries Tour to gain access to Casanova’s prison cell, the Torture Chamber, Pozzi & Piombi prisons, and hidden government offices. If you want to hear just the tales of political intrigue and the various conspiracies surrounding the Doge, take the Mysteries tour. Want to travel in a small group? Take the evening semi-private tour.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • 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 Royal Palace/Correr Museum, Marciana Library, and National Archaeological Museum (as per option selected)
  • Access to the History Gallery of Venice with a 3D Virtual Experience (as per option selected)
  • Audio receiver/headsets
  • Semi-private evening tour of Doge's Palace with max. 6 guests (as per option selected)
  • Hotel transfers

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
  • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.

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Please note that the Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armory are not accessible by wheelchair and pram/stroller. Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on the Secret Itineraries tour.

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