Doge's Palace Skip the Line Guided Tour in Venice
Overview
Take a special tour of Venice's Doge's Palace for a memorable experience. Explore the secret stories and mysteries of this amazing building with local experts who love history.
Start your visit at Piazza San Marco, often referred to as the "drawing room of Europe," which is the principal public square of Venice and a masterpiece of urban design.
Discover the fancy rooms where Venetian kings used to walk, and be amazed by the detailed art decorating every part. Our tours give you special access and individual attention, so you can discover the palace's secrets in a new way.
What's Included
- Combo Tour fo Doge Palace & Basilica St. Mark (Only if option selected)
- Doge's Palace skip-the-line entry tickets
- Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana Access
- Audio system to hear the tour guide clearly
- Professional and Passionate tour guide
Meeting Location
Piazza San Marco
658, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Piazza San Marco (pass by)
Doge's Palace
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Ponte dei Sospiri
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana Access, are self guided
- Tickets are nominative. Name/s provided during the booking must match the valid photo ID presented by each participant. Entry may be denied otherwise.
- Please note that St. Mark's Basilica enforces a strict dress code. Visitors must always cover their knees and shoulders.
- Visitors aged 11+ (Basilica-only) or 6+ (Doge’s Palace) must buy a standard adult ticket.
- Skip-the-line does not bypass security check lines. During peak season, wait times may be longer.
- The Basilica is an active place of worship. Access may be restricted or modified without notice due to religious events, high tide or crowd control.
- Audioguides are provided via the Crown Tours App. Due to limited local connectivity, we strongly recommend downloading the app beforehand (requires 500 MB). Bring a charged smartphone & personal headphones.
- From January 1, 2026, the entry fee for Basilica-only access is €12. Optional access: Museum or Pala d’Oro €24; Museum and Pala d’Oro €36; Campanile €18; Doge’s Palace €35; Extended Museum Pass €40. Remaining value covers operational costs, including audioguide provision and hosting services, or certified guides with whisper devices.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Operated by a business
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-15932P84
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- Combo Tour fo Doge Palace & Basilica St. Mark (Only if option selected).
- Doge's Palace skip-the-line entry tickets.
- Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana Access.
- Audio system to hear the tour guide clearly.
- Professional and Passionate tour guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Doge's Palace Skip the Line Guided Tour in Venice is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Doge’s Palace Skip the Line Guided Tour in Venice will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Combo Tour fo Doge Palace & Basilica St. Mark (Only if option selected)
- Doge's Palace skip-the-line entry tickets
- Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana Access
- Audio system to hear the tour guide clearly
- Professional and Passionate tour guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana Access, are self guided
- Tickets are nominative. Name/s provided during the booking must match the valid photo ID presented by each participant. Entry may be denied otherwise.
- Please note that St. Mark's Basilica enforces a strict dress code. Visitors must always cover their knees and shoulders.
- Visitors aged 11+ (Basilica-only) or 6+ (Doge’s Palace) must buy a standard adult ticket.
- Skip-the-line does not bypass security check lines. During peak season, wait times may be longer.
- The Basilica is an active place of worship. Access may be restricted or modified without notice due to religious events, high tide or crowd control.
- Audioguides are provided via the Crown Tours App. Due to limited local connectivity, we strongly recommend downloading the app beforehand (requires 500 MB). Bring a charged smartphone & personal headphones.
- From January 1, 2026, the entry fee for Basilica-only access is €12. Optional access: Museum or Pala d’Oro €24; Museum and Pala d’Oro €36; Campanile €18; Doge’s Palace €35; Extended Museum Pass €40. Remaining value covers operational costs, including audioguide provision and hosting services, or certified guides with whisper devices.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Operated by a business
