Doge’s Palace tickets & tours

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 new prisons in the shadow of the palace’s golden splendor.
• Everything you get at St. Mark’s Basilica: Priority 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.

Inclusions

Doge's Palace

• Skip-the-line entry
• Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish, French, or Portuguese-speaking guide
• Access to Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons
• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

St. Marks Basilica

• Skip-the-line entry
• Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French-speaking guide
• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers
• Audio guide

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
• 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.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Discover how Venice’s power, art, and daily life intertwined, with a simple, well-planned combo.

• Everything you get at St. Mark’s Basilica: Skip the lines and dive into Venetian history with a multilingual audio guide. Explore the Zen Chapel, marvel at glittering mosaics, biblical domes, and ornate marble interiors, plus see Saint Mark’s relics up close.
• Everything you get at Doge’s Palace & Museums: Fast-track entry to Doge’s Palace, Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, and Marciana Library. Enjoy masterpieces, golden ceilings, and discover the palace’s grand façade, armory, and prisons at your own pace.
• Why choose this combo: Save time and money with one smart combo that covers Venice’s essential sights, so you can focus on exploring, not waiting in queues.
• Upgrades: Add 1- or 2-day ACTV water bus and mainland bus passes for easy travel across Venice and its islands.

Inclusions

St. Mark's Basilica

• Hosted and timed entry to St. Mark's Basilica
• Audio guide app in English, Italian, Spanish, French, and German
• Access to the Torcello Cathedral, Salute Sacristy, and Manfrediniana Art Gallery (valid for 6 months from your Basilica visit)

Doge’s Palace & St. Mark's Museums

• Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace
• Skip-the-line entry to Museo Correr, Archaeological Museum, & Monumental Rooms of Marciana Library

ACTV Water Bus & Mainland Bus Pass (as per option selected)

• 1/2-day validity
• Access to unlimited ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
• Access to unlimited ACTV buses in Mestre, Marghera and mainland

Additional information

• Earphones must be used inside the basilica to ensure a respectful visit and proper audio guide use.
• Children under 6 years of age can travel free on ACTV transport services.
• The pass is valid for 1 or 2 consecutive days, starting from the first validation, depending on the option selected.
• You can activate and redeem your pass immediately at ACTV ticket machines or designated Points of Sale and Collection.
• Tickets must be validated every time you board an ACTV bus or Vaporetto.
• While advance booking helps reduce waiting times, queues may still occur during peak periods.
• Entry to St. Mark’s Museums using the Museums Pass is permitted only from 12pm onward due to crowd-control measures.
• Admission to Doge’s Palace is valid only on the date chosen at checkout.
• Final entry to all attractions is one hour before closing; please check individual opening times in advance.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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 the New Prisons via the Bridge of Sighs, tracing the journey from courtroom to prison cells.
• 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 about the hidden rooms containing conspiracy and intrigue. Want to actually visit these off-limits rooms? 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. Alternatively, take a small-group evening tour for a more intimate experience.

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 Casanova's prison with an English guided tour (s per option selected)
• Semi-private evening tour of Doge's Palace with max. 6 guests (as per option selected)

Exclusions

• Hotel transfers

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

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

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Save more than 60 minutes of waiting time in ticket queues to explore the church's dazzling mosaics and the palace's prisons.

• Everything you get at Doge's Palace: Skip the lines and wander through the lavish halls where Venice’s rulers once held power. Stand before Tintoretto’s Il Paradiso, the largest oil painting in the world, and feel the weight of history as you cross the Bridge of Sighs into the palace prisons. Every corner tells a story of intrigue, justice, and political drama.
• Everything you get at St. Marks Basilica: Step straight into the basilica’s golden glow without waiting in line. Inside, 8,000 square meters of dazzling mosaics shimmer under the light, each one narrating centuries of faith and artistry. This is Venice’s spiritual heart, a place where beauty and devotion meet under one magnificent roof.
• Why choose this combo: This tour gives you the best of both worlds at a competitive price: the freedom to explore at your own pace and time saved in waiting lines so you can dive right into the action.
• Upgrades: For panoramic views of the square and lagoon, climb the Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice.

Inclusions

• Skip-the-line entry to Doge’s Palace
• Skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica
• Audio guide in English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian with commentary for both Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica (as per option selected)
• Access to climb Bell Tower (as per option selected)
• Access the Correr Museum, the National Archaeological Museum, and the Biblioteca Marciana

Exclusions

• Live guide
• Access to the Pala d’Oro, St. Mark’s Museum, Terrace, and Loggia Cavalli located inside the basilica
• Access to Secret Itineraries tour, or the Pozzi and Piombi prisons inside the Doge's Palace
• Headsets
• Transportation
• Meals

What to bring

• Comfortable walking shoes

Accessibility

• This experience is wheelchair accessible, though the bell tower climb (if opted) is not.

Additional information

• When you visit the basilica, wear appropriate clothing that covers your shoulders and knees as it is a place of worship.
• From the date of your Doge's Palace visit, you have 3 days validity to visit the Correr Museum, Archeological Museum, and the Biblioteca Marciana.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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.

• You can cancel these tickets up to 48 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

Unlimited travel across Venice's ACTV network all day, plus skip-the-line access to Venice’s seat of power & art.

• Everything you get at ACTV Day Pass: With 24-hour access to ACTV water buses and land transport (buses, trams, PeopleMover & regional trains), you can move freely across Venice, its lagoon islands like Murano and Burano, the Lido, and the mainland—without the hassle of separate tickets. Hop on and off at major attractions, neighborhood, and even your stay, without thinking twice.
• Everything you get at Doge’s Palace: Skip the lines and head straight into the Doge’s Palace, where Venice’s power and politics come to life. Walk through opulent halls, the famous Bridge of Sighs, and the eerie prisons. Also, includes entry to Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and the monumental rooms of Biblioteca Marciana—for a complete cultural experience.
• Why choose: This combo is your perfect one-day Venice plan. Take an early morning vaporetto or bus to the Doge’s Palace, skip the ticket lines, and island/city-hop all day, stress-free.

Inclusions

1-Day ACTV Transport Pass

• 1-day validity from validation
• Access to unlimited ACTV Vaporetti (water buses) in Venice, Lido and lagoon islands
• Access to ACTV land buses within Venice mainland, Mestre, and Marghera; Trams within Venice and Mestre; People Mover (connecting Piazzale Roma to the Tronchetto parking area).
• Access to Trenitalia regional (R & RV) trains within the Venice municipality.

Doge's Palace Tickets

• Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace
• Access to Museo Correr
• Access to the Archaeological Museum
• Access to Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana

Exclusions

• Guided tour of Doge’s Palace and other attractions
• Hotel transfers
• Food and drinks
• Personal expenses
• Additional transport beyond the included ACTV ticket

• All ACTV tickets must be validated before each boarding—failing to do so may result in a fine. You can redeem your ACTV voucher at a ticket machine or kiosk.
• The ACTV ticket is valid for 24 months from the date of purchase.
• The ACTV 1-Day Pass allows you to carry up to 3 items of luggage (total dimensions must not exceed 150 cm).
• Children under 6 travel free on ACTV transport and don’t require a ticket.
• Skip-the-line entry at Doge’s Palace reduces wait times, but short delays may still occur during peak hours.
• Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and commercial photography are not allowed inside Doge's Palace.
• The Secret Itineraries, Prisons, and Armory at Doge's Palace are not wheelchair or stroller accessible. Ramps and elevators provide access to most areas of Doge's Palace.
• The Correr Museum, Archaeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana are wheelchair accessible, but the Church of Santa Maria del Giglio is not.
• Doge's Palace admission is valid only for the selected date and time. Other included attractions allow one-time entry and are valid for three months, after your visit to the Doge's Palace.

• These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.