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The 15 Best Doge’s Palace Tickets & Tours

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The palace is a long walk through council halls, armouries and prisons, and a guide changes how much of it makes sense. The 15 below compare the reserved ticket, the guided routes and the Secret Itineraries visit, each with its price and how long it takes.

Venice: Doge's Palace Reserved Entry Ticket - The Bridge of Sighs and the prison route
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Venice: Doge’s Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

1.Doge’s Palace Reserved Entry Ticket

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

This self-guided ticket gets you into the Doge’s Palace and also covers Museo Correr, the National Archeological Museum, and the Marciana Library. Explore the palace’s Gothic rooms, gold staircase, art, armory, and former prison at your own pace. There’s no guide included, so bring time to read the displays and plan which museums you can fit in.

“There’s lots to see and lots of information to read, the audio guides isn’t necessary”

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Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica with Terrace Access Tour - Inside the Doge’s Palace
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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica with Terrace Access Tour

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

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

Spend three hours with a local guide at St. Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s Palace. See the basilica’s bronze horses and lagoon-view terrace, then cross the Bridge of Sighs to the New Prisons. Choose a private or shared tour. Guide assignments vary; Federica, Elena, Matteo, and Chiara are among those who have led it.

“Our family loved the tour and our guide. She was full of enthusiasm and interesting stories of the sites. She was also very considerate of my aging parent’s abilities throughout the tour. Highly recommended!”

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Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's Basilica, and Pala d'Oro - Enter Doge’s Palace and Venice’s political world
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Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica, and Pala d’Oro

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

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

Explore St Mark’s Square, Doge’s Palace, and St Mark’s Basilica with a guide in a group of up to 20. Expect grand council rooms, the Bridge of Sighs, Byzantine mosaics, and, if your option includes it, the basilica museum and terrace. Guides such as Denise, Ana, Marina, and Donatella have led tours in several languages.

“Marina was an excellent guide. She was sure to share the rich history of the city, Doges palace, and St Mark’s Basilica. For a person who knows next to nothing about historical art and architecture, this tour helped me appreciate everything Venice and these monuments had to offer. Thank you!”

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Legendary Venice: Doge's Palace, St Mark's & VIP Terrace Access - St. Mark’s Basilica, mosaics, and stories behind the treasures
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Legendary Venice: Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s & VIP Terrace Access

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

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

Visit St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with an English-speaking guide, reserved entry, and stories of Venetian rulers, art, and prisoners. Choose an 8 AM departure for early access to the palace, or add a basilica terrace visit for views over St. Mark’s Square. Tours last about two to three hours.

“Roberta was a fantastic tour guide. She seems to really care and enjoy the topics she speaks about. It was a fantastic tour with lots of great access and interesting history, would greatly recommend.”

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Venice: Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Tour - St. Mark’s Basilica and its gold-lit interior
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Venice: Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica Tour

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

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

In 2.5 to 3 hours, a live guide leads you through the Doge’s Palace, across the Bridge of Sighs, and into St. Mark’s Basilica. Expect grand halls, prison history, golden mosaics, and personal headsets. Guides vary by departure; names include Monica, Mirko, and Marco. Museum, terrace, and Pala d’Oro access depend on the option you book.

“Our guide was amazing. She was so informative exactly what we were hoping for. To hear the stories behind the scenes.”

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Venice: St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace Tour with Ticket - The Doge’s Palace: Two Hours Inside Venice’s Seat of Power
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Venice: St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace Tour with Ticket

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

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

Spend three hours with a local guide at St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, using pre-reserved tickets to save time at two of Venice’s major sights. Expect golden mosaics, Gothic halls, the Bridge of Sighs, and stories about the city’s rulers. Choose a small-group or private tour in English or German. Museum tickets are included for later independent visits.

“Cristina our guide made the tour interesting and enjoyable. she was extremely knowledgeable. Thank you. you”

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Venice: St Mark's Basilica, Doge Palace, & Bell Tower Option - Doge’s Palace: rooms built for rule
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Venice: St Mark’s Basilica, Doge Palace, & Bell Tower Option

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

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

A local guide leads you through St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace, then across the Bridge of Sighs to the prisons. Depending on your option, add a VR history experience, Basilica terrace access, or a lift to the Campanile for views over Venice. Guide names include Lucia, Elinor, Lucy, Elena, and Valentina, though assignments can vary.

“The tour was excellent! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable. The directions for the meet-up were clear. Definitely worth doing!”

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Venice: Doge's Palace, Bridge of Sighs & Prisons Guided Tour - From the Bridge of Sighs to the New Prisons
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Venice: Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs & Prisons Guided Tour

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

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

Explore Doge’s Palace with a guide, from its gilded halls and Tintoretto’s vast Last Judgment to the prisons and Bridge of Sighs. The shared tour lasts 69 minutes to 1.5 hours and includes skip-the-line entry. Select options add a VR history experience or gondola ride. Guides include Elena, Valentina, Lucia, and Matteo.

“It was a very small group so we felt it was more personal and also easy to stay together.”

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Venice's Best: Basilica, Doge's Palace, Gondola & History Gallery - The gondola ride: lovely canals, shared seats
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Venice’s Best: Basilica, Doge’s Palace, Gondola & History Gallery

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

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

This 3.5-hour Venice tour pairs guided, skip-the-line visits to St. Mark’s Basilica and Doge’s Palace with a shared gondola ride. You’ll also get access to St. Mark’s Square museums and a Venice history VR experience. Groups are capped at 15; the gondola is shared, with seating assigned by the gondolier.

“Valentina is a very knowledgeable guide, and we enjoyed the tour. We felt we had just enough time to take in what we were seeing while learning some cool history. Recommend this tour! The gondola experience was slightly disappointing though. The seating wasn't stabilized and the gondolier was constantly on his phone.”

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Venice: Doge's Palace & St Mark's Tour with Upgrade Option - Crossing the Bridge of Sighs into the New Prisons
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Venice: Doge’s Palace & St Mark’s Tour with Upgrade Option

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

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

Pair the Doge’s Palace, Bridge of Sighs, and St. Mark’s Basilica with an English or Spanish-speaking guide in two to three hours. The 8 AM departure enters the palace before public opening; selected upgrades add terrace views over St. Mark’s Square. Guides on past departures have included Moses, Marina, Sara, and Alessandro.

“Moses was the best guide we’ve had on our trip around Italy. He is very passionate about the history of Venice and it shows during the tour with all the information he gives you. You also get early access into the doges palace before opening so we had the entire palace to ourselves!! Highly recommend this tour and highly recommend Moses as a guide!”

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Skip-the-Line: Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Fully Guided Tour - Doge’s Palace: art, power and the Bridge of Sighs
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Skip-the-Line: Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Fully Guided Tour

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

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

Visit Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with a guide, skip-the-line entry, and audio headsets. Expect frescoes, political history, the Bridge of Sighs and a short basilica visit. Guides named by past participants include Zoe, Shannon, Rita and Michaela. The tour lasts about two hours and runs in the morning or afternoon.

“Definitely pre buy your tickets and skip the line for Doge's Palace and San Marco Basilica! Out tour guide was great and shared a wealth of knowledge! We were brought in with a small group, and had earphones to hear our guide walk us through both beautiful places. These are a MUST see!”

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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Tickets + Tour Options - The route through Piazza San Marco and the palace
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Doge’s Palace & St. Mark’s Basilica Tickets + Tour Options

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

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

Visit Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica with hosted entry, a multilingual audio guide, or an English-speaking guide. Choose a private tour, add the basilica terrace, or book a hosted Campanile visit with up to 30 minutes for panoramic views. Guides on recent departures have included Natalia, Sabrina, Marina, and Mark.

“Lovely Tour of Saint Mark’s Basilica, Natalia was funny, informative and engaging. Doge’s Palace was beautiful. I enjoyed it.”

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Venice: Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Tour with Prisons - Give the grand rooms time to register
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Venice: Doge’s Palace Skip-the-Line Tour with Prisons

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

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

In 75 minutes, an English, Spanish, French, German, or Italian-speaking guide leads you through Doge’s Palace, across the Bridge of Sighs, and into the prisons associated with Casanova. Skip the regular ticket line, then use your ticket for St. Mark’s Square museums.

“Our tour was wonderful. Our guide was very knowledgeable and moved at a pace very comfortable. The prisons were amazing and walking over the Bridge of Sighs was incredible. I would highly recommend this tour”

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Venice: St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge's Palace - What the evening feels like
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Venice: St Mark’s Basilica After-Hours Tour with Optional Doge’s Palace

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 hours with a guide, see its gold mosaics in a quieter setting, and visit the crypt where St. Mark is believed to lie. You can add a late visit to Doge’s Palace, including its council rooms, armory, prisons, and the Bridge of Sighs. Guides named Marina, Nico, and Valentina have led memorable tours, though assignments vary.

“The best and only tour to take in Venice. Private tour both doge palace and St. Marks Basilica. Our tour guide Marina was outstanding, she had so much knowledge and was a great tour leader. The tour is a night and it’s private. This is the only way to truly see these beautiful places. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Venice: Doge's Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guidebook - A guidebook, not a private guide
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Venice: Doge’s Palace Skip-the-Line Ticket with Guidebook

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

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

At the Doge’s Palace, enter with a skip-the-ticket-line pass, then explore the grand rooms, prison cells, and Bridge of Sighs at your own pace. Your ticket also covers Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum, and the Marciana Library’s monumental rooms. A guidebook, a map, and a VR history experience are included; a live guide is a separate option.

“We enjoyed learning so much in a short time about the history of Venice. Tips: skip the audio guide. (The descriptions are in English, posted in each room and easy to read.) Go early! (By 11:00, the stairwells are packed.) it was well worth the time and $ to skip the line.”

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