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Doge's Palace: Reserved Entry Ticket

Venice, Italy2 hours (self-paced)Guided in English

Walk through the palace that ran the Venetian Republic, from gilded council halls to the Bridge of Sighs. We arrange your dated ticket so you can explore at your own pace.

2 hours (self-paced)Explore at your own pace
Individual ticketKeeps the experience personal
EnglishLive guide or host
CancellationNon-refundable: tickets are issued for your chosen date and time

Highlights

  • Dated entry to the Doge's Palace
  • Great Council Hall and its monumental paintings
  • Walk across the Bridge of Sighs into the old prisons
  • Explore at your own pace
  • Other St Mark's Square museums usually included on the same ticket

Full description

For almost a thousand years the Doge’s Palace was the heart of Venetian power: the doge’s apartments, the law courts, the council chambers and the prisons all sat under one roof. Today you can follow the same route as ambassadors and prisoners did, climbing the Golden Staircase, standing in the enormous Great Council Hall and crossing the Bridge of Sighs.

This is a self-guided visit. We reserve your ticket for your chosen day, so you can arrive, enter and set your own pace. The standard palace ticket usually also covers the other museums around St Mark’s Square, such as the Museo Correr, which makes it easy to extend your visit.

Itinerary

  1. Porta della Carta entrance

    Enter beside St Mark's Basilica with your reserved ticket.

  2. Institutional rooms

    Climb the Golden Staircase to the council and senate chambers.

  3. Great Council Hall

    See one of the largest rooms in Europe, lined with portraits of the doges.

  4. Bridge of Sighs and prisons

    Cross the covered bridge into the New Prisons before exiting.

Included

  • Entry ticket to the Doge's Palace for your chosen date
  • Access to the St Mark's Square museums covered by the ticket
  • Booking support and visit tips from our team

Not included

  • Guide or audio guide
  • Secret Itineraries tour (separate ticket)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point

Doge's Palace entrance on the Piazzetta San Marco; exact entry instructions are included in your confirmation.The exact spot and your host's details arrive with your confirmation.

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Know before you go

  • Security checks apply at the entrance; large bags may need to be left in the cloakroom.
  • Opening hours vary by season; please check your confirmation before you go.
  • Some rooms can close at short notice for events or restoration.
  • The route involves several staircases.

Frequently asked questions

Is a guide included?

No. This is an entry ticket for a self-guided visit. If you would like a guide, see our St Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace guided tour.

How long should I allow?

Most visitors spend about two hours inside, more if you visit the other museums on the ticket.

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