Venice Doge’s Palace - Priority Entrance & Premium Guided Tour Discount Tickets

Overview

Our Doge's Palace tour offers a deeper look into Venice’s history. Led by expert guides, you'll explore key rooms and stories that shaped the Republic, from political decisions to daily life behind the palace walls. During the visit, you will cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs, just as Casanova once did when he made his daring escape from the dark and wet prisons of the Doge's Palace. If you're looking to elevate your visit with a truly exclusive experience, the Secret Itineraries of the Doge’s Palace reveal the hidden side of Venetian power. This special tour goes beyond the public halls, uncovering restricted areas where covert trials and political intrigue unfolded. Explore private offices, secret archives, and chilling spaces like the Chamber of Torture and the cramped Pozzi cells. Perfect for history lovers and curious minds, the Secret Itineraries offer a rare, immersive glimpse into the shadowy heart of the Venetian Republic.

Meeting and Pickup

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

Inclusion

Bridge of Sighs Access

Doge's Palace Prisons Access

History Gallery: a unique Vr experience of Piazza San Marco in the past

St. Mark's Basilica Visit (if option is selected)

Audio-receiver device/headphones to hear the guide clearly

Doge's Palace Secret Itineraries (if option is selected)

Priority Access to Royal Palace & San Marco Museum (not included in the Secret Doge Palace Option)

Professional Guide

Priority Ticket to Doge's Palace

Exclusion

Hotel pick up and Drop Off

Food & drinks

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
• 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Suggested comfortable clothing

The tour may be shared with guests not in the same group

Unfortunately, this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility disabilities

Small group

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 secret itineraries option is not suitable for children under 6 years old, pregnant women or individuals with claustrophobia.

Following new regulations effective July 1st, all travelers visiting St. Mark’s Basilica must provide their full names — not just the lead traveler. Failure to do so may result in denied entry

During periods of high visitor numbers or due to other unforeseen circumstances, the waiting time to access Doge’s Palace may be longer than expected.