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Doge's Palace Priority Ticket with Guide Book and Optional Bell Tower Entry in Venice
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Doge's Palace Priority Ticket with Guide Book and Optional Bell Tower Entry in Venice

by Venice City Tours

1 hour
Venice
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Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
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Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
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2 adults × €32.31
All taxes and fees included

Overview

The Doge's Palace was the seat of political power during the Republic of Venice. This ticket lets visitors skip the lines to enter the palace and the Royal Palace at Piazza San Marco. Inside, visitors can see the halls, corridors, and rooms decorated by Venetian artists such as Tiepolo and Tiziano. The tour includes crossing the Bridge of Sighs to reach the former Venetian prisons, where Casanova was once held. With the same ticket, visitors can enter the Museo Correr, located opposite the Doge’s Palace. The museum displays paintings, sculptures, and other artifacts illustrating Venetian life and the history of the Venetian Empire, including exhibits about the Arsenale shipyards and the Napoleonic area with rooms restored for Empress Sissi. A detailed guide book is provided in seven languages to help visitors understand the history and details of these sites and plan their visit. If selected, the ticket also includes priority entry to the Campanile di San Marco (St. Mark's Bell Tower). An elevator ride takes visitors to the top of the tower, 98 meters high, offering views of St. Mark's Basilica domes, Piazza San Marco, and Venice’s lagoon. The total visit time ranges between one and three hours, depending on the options chosen and the visitor’s pace. The package includes a city map and access to a virtual reality experience showing Venice’s past. Lunch and a guided visit are optional extras. There is no hotel pickup or transportation included.

Highlights

Priority entry to Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Square museums
Cross the Bridge of Sighs to old Venetian prisons
Access Museo Correr with exhibits on Venetian life and empire
Optional priority entry to St. Mark's Bell Tower with elevator ride
Detailed guide book in 7 languages and city map included
Venice Gallery virtual reality experience of historic Venice

What's included

Access to Venice Gallery virtual reality experience of historic Venice
Guide book available in seven languages
Lunch if this option is selected
Priority ticket for Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Square museums
Priority entry to Bell Tower if this option is selected
City map provided

What's not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Transportation to and from the attractions
Guided visit unless this option is chosen

Itinerary

1

Ticket Collection at Venice Tours Office

Tickets must be collected at Calle de le Rasse 4536 from the Venice Tours office. From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right toward the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to the waterfront promenade, Riva degli Schiavoni. After walking two minutes, turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536, marked with a sign.

2

Palazzo Ducale

This ticket grants fast-track access to the Doge’s Palace, the former center of government during the Republic of Venice. Visitors can explore the decorated halls, corridors, and rooms, which include works by Venetian painters such as Tiepolo and Tiziano. The route includes crossing the Bridge of Sighs to reach the old Venetian prisons, where the famous prisoner Casanova was held. The visit here typically lasts about two hours.

120 min

3

Piazza San Marco

The Doge's Palace and the Royal Palace are located in Piazza San Marco, a central and historic square in Venice.

4

Museo Correr

Using the same ticket, visitors can enter Museo Correr, located in the Procuratie buildings around St. Mark’s Square. The museum exhibits paintings, sculptures, a library, and coin collections that illustrate Venetian life and the city’s history. Exhibits explain the role of the Arsenale shipyards and include rooms restored for Empress Sissi and Napoleon’s era. The visit usually takes around 30 minutes.

30 min

5

Campanile di San Marco

If the Bell Tower option is selected, visitors can ascend the Campanile di San Marco, Venice’s tallest structure at 98 meters. An elevator ride takes visitors to the top, where they can see extensive views of the city’s landmarks, including the domes of St. Mark's Basilica, Piazza San Marco, and the surrounding lagoon. This stop typically lasts about 30 minutes.

30 min

Languages

German (written)English (guide)English (written)Italian (written)French (guide)French (written)Spanish (written)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Reachable by public transport
Not advised for anyone with back or spinal problems
Not advised during pregnancy
Not advised for anyone with a heart condition
Suitable for all fitness levels
Tickets can be collected starting at 10:00 AM on the day of the visit at Campo San Gallo, San Marco 1093/B, Venice Tours office near San Marco Square
For security, sacks, bags, or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doge’s Palace; a free deposit is available
Doge’s Palace opening hours are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM with last admission at 5:00 PM
Visitors should wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothing
On some dates, travelers staying outside Venice must pay a €5 access fee; details and exemptions are at https://cda.ve.it
Since July 1st, all visitors to St. Mark's Basilica and Bell Tower must provide full names for each person; failure to do so may result in denied entry
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