Doge’s Palace Tickets: The 15 Best Ways to Visit

1.Doge’s Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42,716 reviews · 1 day · from $41Our pick

Use a reserved ticket to enter Venice’s Doge’s Palace, the former seat of Venetian power. Explore Gothic halls, the gold staircase, armories, prison rooms, and the Bridge of Sighs at your own pace. Your ticket also covers Museo Correr, the National Archaeological Museum, and Marciana Library, but no guide or audio tour is included.

“Had not been able to visit on my kast several trips to Venice but finally sorted out my schedule. Well worth it! Like walking through time - so much is well preserved and accessible to the visitors. My bad - I cheaped out to save the few dollars but should have upgraded to audio tour. Regardless, well worth the visit.”

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2.Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,697 reviews · from $123

Spend three hours with a live guide at St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. See the basilica terrace, bronze horses, lagoon views, grand council rooms, Bridge of Sighs, and New Prisons. Choose a private or small-group tour, with San Zaccaria Church or the Correr Museum as the backup if the basilica closes.

“Tour was great, but soooo much to see in a short time. Our guide, Lucia, was fabulous!”

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3.Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, and Pala d’Oro

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,235 reviews · from $100

Explore Venice’s political heart and its most famous church on a 2 to 5-hour guided walk. You’ll enter Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica through priority access, see the Golden Staircase, prison, Bridge of Sighs, mosaics, museum, and terrace. Guides may include Marina, Donatella, Denise, or Ana, depending on the departure.

“The guide Tonatta was extremely perfect. Recommend this tour”

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4.Legendary Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s & VIP Terrace Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,033 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

See Venice’s two essential sights in about three hours. Your guide leads you through St. Mark’s golden mosaics, the Doge’s Palace council rooms, the Bridge of Sighs, and, with the right option, the basilica terraces. The 8 AM departure adds early access to the palace, while private tours serve groups of up to six.

“Very informative. Arianna was a wonderful guide. She made sure everyone was comfortable during the tour.”

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5.Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,734 reviews · from $108

Spend 2.5 to 3 hours with a live guide exploring Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica. See the grand halls of Venetian power, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and admire the basilica’s golden mosaics. Some options add the basilica terrace, museum, and Pala d’Oro.

“What a great way to spend 4 hours! The guide provides lots of interesting information and is able to skip the line for an enjoyable experience. Highly recommend!”

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6.St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,375 reviews · from $94

Meet your guide beneath the winged lion in St. Mark’s Square for a three-hour small-group or private tour of St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace. Expect golden mosaics, Gothic halls, the Bridge of Sighs, and clear commentary through headsets. Guides such as Claire, Cristina, Carolina, and Alessandro are known for lively storytelling.

“Tour guide was brilliant. Knowledgable and approachable. Would definitely recommend”

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7.St Mark’s Basilica, Doge Palace, & Bell Tower Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,633 reviews · 2 - 4 hours · from $100

You’ll explore St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with a local guide, then cross the Bridge of Sighs into Venice’s old prisons. Choose an option with the Campanile elevator, VR history gallery, gondola ride, or lunch. Guides such as Lucia, Valentina, Elena, and Elinor have been praised for clear storytelling and smooth organization.

“Tour was very well organized, very informative and if this is your first time exploring these places, I would highly recommend the guided tour because there are things you will not know you’re looking at or miss knowing. We enjoyed it. Guide was great too!”

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8.Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs & Prisons Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,549 reviews · 69 minutes - 1.5 hours · from $68

Enter Doge’s Palace with a live guide, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and explore the New Prisons and grand halls filled with works by Tintoretto, Tiziano, and Tiepolo. The tour lasts about 69 minutes to 1.5 hours, includes skip-the-line entry, and offers optional History Gallery VR and gondola upgrades.

“Valentina was so knowledgeable and helpful with the tour. I loved her stories about the palace and her attention to detail. Punctual and extremely well organised. Thank you. Totally recommend this tour.”

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9.Venice’s Best: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,478 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $129

Explore St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with a guide such as Lucia, Valentina, or Giada, then share a gondola through Venice’s canals. You’ll also receive access to St. Mark’s museums and a Venice history VR experience. Expect about three and a half hours, plus possible waiting between activities.

“You need to run to the gondolas. Good luck you can not make it. Pick a different tour. You can't even give a bad review”

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10.Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Tour with Upgrade Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,387 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $79

Enter Doge’s Palace before the public on the 8 AM departure, cross the Bridge of Sighs, and skip the line at St. Mark’s Basilica. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide explains Venetian art, power, prisons, and legends. Upgrade to a small private group or terrace visit for a slower, more personal tour.

“Marina our tour guide was absolutely outstanding and she made this a remarkable experience with the details and information that she provided and was willing to answer all questions. Simply can’t say enough about her professionalism and the relaxed but highly organized manner in which she conducted this tour. Doge’s palace was absolutely remarkable, I personally had no idea it had such history and the palace, artwork and stories behind these were more than worth the admission cost. St Mark’s Basilica was great, but not a patch on Doge’s Palace or other Duomo’s that we have seen in Milano and Como. This was a brilliant tour. Ask for Marina!!”

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11.Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,892 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $83

Spend about two hours exploring Venice’s Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with a City Wonders guide. You’ll see grand state rooms, the Bridge of Sighs, prison passages, frescoes, and golden mosaics. English and Spanish options, headsets, groups of up to 25, and morning or afternoon departures are available.

“Sandra was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and interesting! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to all she shared about the palace.”

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12.Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Tickets + Tour Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,841 reviews · 1.5 - 2.5 hours · from $81

Visit Venice’s two essential sights with reserved entry and a choice of audioguide, English guided tour, private guide, terrace access, or a hosted Campanile visit. Guides such as Natalia, Sabrina, Marina, and Mark have been praised for clear storytelling and humor. Bring your ID, charged phone, and headphones.

“It was amazing. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and answered all of the questions we had about this history of Venice. The pace was perfect and it was such a beautiful tour.”

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13.Doge’s Palace Skip-the-Line Tour with Prisons

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,637 reviews · 1h 15m · from $54

Spend 75 minutes inside Venice’s Doge’s Palace with a live guide in English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian. See government halls, Venetian art, the Bridge of Sighs, and the prisons linked with Casanova. Guides such as Denise and Donatella are praised for lively local stories. Your ticket also covers St. Mark’s Square museums for three months.

“Our guide was knowledgeable. The tour was informative and nice.”

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14.St Mark’s Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge’s Palace

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,412 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $143

Enter St. Mark’s Basilica after closing hours with a guide and small group, see its glowing mosaics in peace, and visit the crypt linked to St. Mark. Upgrade to add Doge’s Palace, the armory, prisons, council rooms, Torre dell’Orologio, and Bridge of Sighs. Guides may include Marina, Nico, Carolina, or Iole.

“Best way to view St. Marks and Doges Palace! No crowds and get to see it in a way no one else does! Great!”

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15.Doge’s Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guidebook

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,196 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Enter Venice’s Doge’s Palace with a skip-the-line ticket, then explore its grand halls, prison cells, and the Bridge of Sighs at your own pace. Your package also covers Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, Marciana Library rooms, a history gallery, and a VR presentation. A printed guidebook or optional audio guide helps you plan your visit.

“The description is misleading. There is no guide book provided and so had to pay an additional 5 euros for the audio guide.”

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