Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) Tours and Tickets

See the best of Venice in a day on a tour that combines a guided walk with a cruise along the bustling Grand Canal. Hear the history of St Mark's Square and Rialto Bridge from a guide, and visit St Mark's Basilica with a skip-the-line ticket to beat the long admission lines. Discover the tucked-away treasures of Venice's backstreets and charming canals, and then finish on a high note: a water taxi cruise on the Grand Canal.

Explore the most famous sites in Venice with an insider guide on this walking tour. Learn the history of iconic attractions around St Mark's Square, and explore the commercial heart of this ancient city as you walk across the Rialto Bridge. Head to the front of the long line at St Mark's Basilica to admire the cathedral's glittering gold splendor without the wait. Rest your feet, but not your eyes and emotions for a quintessential 30-minute shared gondola ride with a local gondoliere from the Grand Canal (if Gondola ride tour selected). Optional upgrades include a small-group tour with a water taxi ride along the Grand Canal and a guided tour of the Doge's Palace at St Mark's Square.

Explore the Venetian Lagoon at your own pace on a semi-independent tour and cruise to the islands of Murano and Burano. Discover Murano's rich glass-making heritage as you peek into a glass-blowing workshop, then enjoy free time to take in the rest of the island. Next, grab your camera and set off to admire the colourful houses and serene canals of Burano, one of Venice's most photogenic spots. Your self-guided tour includes round-trip transport by motorboat, plus multilingual assistance on-board.

Spend an unforgettable day at port with this completely private shore excursion in Venice including a 2-hour city tour and romantic gondola ride along the city famous canals. Skip the line at the magnificent St. Mark's Cathedral, where you'll admire the glittering Palo d'Oro, and take a tour through centuries of Venetian history and intrigue at the Doge's Palace. Round-trip transfers from the cruise terminal make for a seamless, stress-free experience.

Explore the history and legends of St Mark’s Square on a 2-hour walking tour led by a local guide. Known as the cultural and political heart of Venice, the square is home to some of the city’s most dazzling landmarks and architecture, including Italo-Byzantine St Mark’s Basilica and Gothic Doge’s Palace. Upgrade to include a ride on a classic Venetian gondola after the tour — a must-do experience when visiting Venice!   

Break away from the crowds to enjoy the serenity of two historic palaces and their hidden gardens in Venice. Get a taste of noble life on a tour of the elaborate estates and gardens of Nani Bernardo Palace and Ca' Zenobio Palace, located in the Dorsoduro district far from the bustle of St. Mark's Square. Finish in true local style with a tasting of 'cichetti,' delicious Venetian appetizers, at a typical bar.

Explore an off the beaten track Venice with our half day tour. The best way to discover this city is knocking with us to the door of artisans, who are carrying on ancient Venetian tradition and are ambassadors of Italian quality worldwide.Discover the ancient tradition of goldbeaters and admire how, one of the most prestigious fabric manufacturers of Venice, produces excellent velvet and damask with original 18th century looms. Artisans will show you the traditional techniques handed down through generations and tell you the history about their ancient family craft.

Get exclusive, skip-the-line access to the very best of Venice on a private, 6-hour walking and gondola tour of the city. Learn about Venetian art and culture as you trace a route from Piazza San Marco to the elaborate Doge's Palace and the Bridge of Sighs. Discover the remarkable architecture and history of the Basilica San Marco, and continue through a series of churches, landmarks and picture-perfect highlights. Finish the day in true Venice style with a private gondola ride through the iconic canals of Venice.

A good choice for first-time visitors and those looking for a quick overview of the city, this tour combines exploring by foot and boat. First, take a walking tour around the city to see and photograph some of the most well-known and historical landmarks. Then, take a relaxing gondola ride along the Grand Canal and minor canals. An optional tour of a glass blowing factory near Piazza San Marco is included in the price.

Experience the grandeur and history of Venice on this private tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Admire the shimmering mosaics and golden altars of the city's most famous cathedral, and see masterpieces by Titian and Tintoretto as you wander through the lavish chambers of the Venetian Republic's one-time rulers. Skip the long lines at both attractions with priority access, so you don't waste a minute of precious vacation time.

View two highlights of St. Mark's Square in Venice without waiting in the main entrance lines on this 2-hour walking tour. Bypass the ticket lines at the Doge's Palace to see its gilded rooms, and cross the Bridge of Sighs to the prison building as you learn about the 1,000-year history of Venice's republic. Then, tour St. Mark's Basilica to admire the mosaics and treasures of this Byzantine masterpiece. Admission fees included.

Get an in-depth look at two of Venice's most popular attractions with this skip-the-line 2-hour tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. See glittering mosaics inside the church and lavish rooms once inhabited by rulers of the Venetian Republic. Explore the fascinating history of La Serenissima in one combination tour.

Save precious time and make the most of a visit to the Doge's Palace in Venice with a private, skip-the-line tour that lets you bypass the long queue and head right inside the Gothic centerpiece of St. Mark's Square. Admire Renaissance masterpieces as a guide describes the political intrigue and scandals that took place inside majestic halls and the notorious palace prison. After the tour, raise a glass to Venice's rich winemaking heritage with a tasting and appetizers at a cozy wine parlor.

Visit two of the most popular attractions in Venice with this skip-the-line guided tour of the Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica.

Let a local guide show you the ancient grandeur and hidden enchantment of Venice on a private, 6-hour tour. Step inside the majestic Doge's Palace to see where the republic's mighty rulers once lived, and explore the city's romantic canals on a private gondola ride. Then cruise across the Venetian Lagoon to the colorful island of Murano, where you'll enjoy a delicious seafood lunch and a private demonstration by a master glassblower.

Delve into Venetian history on a 3-hour tour that showcases two of the city's most iconic structures and sheds light on the stories behind them both. Enjoy entrance access to your first stop: legendary St. Mark's Basilica. Wander around the mosaic-covered interior and Byzantine treasures while a local guide fills you in on how this collection came to be. Then continue to the Doge's Palace to explore the former political heart of Venice.

Ideally suited for first-time visitors to Venice, this time-saver introduction to the stunning Renaissance city covers the highlights in just two hours. Enjoy exclusive skip-the-line access to St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace, allowing you to bypass the hours-long wait times. Discover the religious and political center of Venice as well as the city's famed artistic heritage - with time to spare.

Experience the magnificence and mystery of the Doge's Palace in Venice with this skip-the-line ticket. Head to the front of the queue with your guide, and then wander through the palace's ornate public rooms as you learn the history of Venice's powerful rulers. Admire magnificent interior artwork, including Renaissance masterpieces by painters Tintoretto and Veronese. Explore the palace's darker side with a visit to the prison quarters and a walk across the notorious Bridge of Sighs.

Discover Venice with this tour by foot and gondola, and visit the Doge's Palace, too. With a guide, you'll bypass the main entrance line to tour the historic palace in St. Mark's Square. Learn about the doges of the Venetian republic, then explore the streets of modern-day Venice. Hear the history behind sights such as the Rialto Bridge before you take to the water, gliding through Venice on a traditional gondola boat. Numbers are limited to just 15 people for a small-group experience.

See two of Venice's top sights in one 2-hour tour of St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. Enjoy skip-the-line access to avoid the long lines that typically form outside these important attractions. Marvel at the golden mosaics that adorn the interior of St. Mark's Basilica, one of the finest masterpiece of Byzantine art. Walk through the ornately-decorated halls of the Doge's Palace and imagine life during the Venetian golden age. Immerse yourself in the history of Venice through two of its most important buildings.