Venice In a Day St Mark's Doges Palace Gondola Ride and City Tour
4,8 (4931)5hVenice, Italy
From€115
HistoricalArt & museums
Doge's Palace: Priority Entrance in Venice
4.1(429 reviews)Venice, Italy
2hDurationGerman, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
Visitors will bypass long lines to enter the Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) and the Royal Palace located in Piazza San Marco. This experience includes viewing significant art pieces collected by the Doge and dignitaries of the Republic of Venice throughout the centuries. Guests will cross the Bridge of Sighs and see the historical Venice Prisons. Admission also includes access to the Museo Correr, situated in front of the Doge’s Palace, where the history of Venice and the lifestyle of its inhabitants can be explored. The Royal rooms associated with Sissi and Napoleon are also available for viewing. A detailed guidebook in the chosen language is provided for personalized itinerary planning and to learn more about the palaces. An optional Bell Tower ticket allows access to the tallest structure in Venice, with an elevator ride to the top for panoramic views of the city’s landmarks. This experience is suitable for those interested in art, history, and architecture, but may not suit individuals with mobility issues due to the nature of the sites.
Itinerary
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Palazzo Ducale
A special ticket to skip the long line and save your time to enter in the marvelous Doge’s Palace: the old seat of the politician power during the Republic of Venice. Enjoy fast track admission to the Doge’s Palace and be stunned in front of the wonderful halls of powers, corridors and rooms of the Doge, that are decorated by the most famous Venetian artists as Tiepolo or Tiziano! You will cross the Bridge of Sighs to go down to the Old Venetian prisons where also Casanova was held!
2
Piazza San Marco
The Doge's and Royal palace are in the most charming square of Venice: Piazza San Marco!
3
Museo Correr
You may visit by yourself the other magnificent palaces around St. Mark’s Square under the name of Procuratie with the same ticket! You will discover the way of life of the venetians, with paintings, library, coinage, sculpture. You will be entered in the secrets of Venice Empire, with description of Arsenale who produced the famous battleship Galea. You will visit the area built by Napoleon and the rooms restored for Sissi Empress Austria.
4
Campanile di San Marco
ONLY IF OPTION IS SELECTED Experience the breathtaking views from St. Mark's Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice at 98 meters. A quick elevator ride takes you to the top, where you can admire stunning vistas of the city's iconic landmarks, including the domes of St. Mark's Basilica, St. Mark's Square, and the shimmering lagoon. This unique vantage point offers an unforgettable panorama of Venice's architectural beauty and vibrant life.
What's included / not included
Handy guide book & Audioguide (if option is selected)City Map (if option is selected)Entrance Ticket to Royal Palace - Correr Museum (Napoleon Ballroom, Empress Sissi’s Boudoir)History Gallery: a unique vr experience of Venice in the past (if option is selected)Priority Refundable Ticket for Doge's PalaceBell Tower Priority Entry (if option is selected)
Guided Visit (available only if the option is selected)
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- For security reasons sacks, bags or knapsacks are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace: FREE DEPOSIT INSIDE
- DOGES PALACE OPENING HOURS: From 09:00am to 6:00pm (last admission 5:00pm).
- Comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes suggested
- On certain dates, most travelers staying outside of Venice who are planning to visit for the day will be required to pay a €5 access fee.
- Following new regulations effective July 1st, all travelers visiting St. Mark's Basilica and St. Mark’s Bell Tower must provide their full names — not just the lead traveler. Failure to do so may result in denied entry
- During periods of high visitor numbers or due to other unforeseen circumstances, the waiting time to access Doge’s Palace may be longer than expected.
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