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Venice Doge's Palace & Prisons Tour
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Venice Doge's Palace & Prisons Tour

by Avventure Bellissime

2 hours
Florence
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2 hours
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
€171€190Save 10%
2 adults × €85.50
All taxes and fees included

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2 hours
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All taxes and fees included

Overview

The Doge's Palace in Venice features grand Renaissance art and served as the residence and seat of power for the city's rulers. This walking tour lasts about 2 hours and includes skip-the-line tickets to avoid the main entrance queues. A licensed English-speaking guide leads the group through the palace’s public chambers, pointing out works by Tintoretto and Veronese and explaining the history of Venetian governance and its secret service. The tour continues across the Bridge of Sighs, which connects the palace to the New Prisons. Visitors learn the origin of the bridge’s name before concluding with a visit inside the New Prisons. A headset is provided for groups larger than eight participants to ensure everyone hears the guide clearly.

Highlights

Skip-the-line access to Doge's Palace
Guided walk through Renaissance artwork rooms
Cross Bridge of Sighs to New Prisons
Licensed English-speaking guide included
Headset provided for groups over eight

What's included

Licensed local English-speaking guide
Headset for groups with more than eight participants
Skip-the-line admission tickets to Doge's Palace

What's not included

Tips for the guide
Meals and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

1

Palazzo Ducale

Spend about 2 hours touring the Doge's Palace and visiting the adjoining Prisons.

120 min

2

Scala dei Giganti di Palazzo Ducale

Stand in the courtyard and learn about the palace’s architecture and history while viewing the Giant Staircase used for formal entrances.

20 min

3

Ponte dei Sospiri

Cross the Bridge of Sighs connecting the Doge's Palace to the Prisons and hear about the origin of its name.

4

Porta Della Carta

Learn about the palace’s main entrance, known as the Paper Door, which links the Doge's Palace to St Mark's Basilica.

Meeting point

Entrance to the Royal Gardens, on the waterfront of St Mark's Square - You'll meet Avventure Bellissime tour coordinator outside the gardens, in front of the wrought iron Gate holding a sign with the name of the tour and Avventure Bellissime logo written on it.

Languages

English (guide)

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
Suitable for all fitness levels
Minimum group size is required; cancellations with full refund or alternatives may occur if not met
Tour runs in all weather conditions; dress accordingly
No refunds if Doge's Palace closes unexpectedly due to circumstances beyond control
Some travelers entering Venice for the day may need to pay a €5 access fee on certain dates; check https://cda.ve.it for details and exemptions
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