Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery
Overview
Discover the Doge's Palace like never before with our exclusive guided tour. Tired of long lines like at airport security? Skip them and dive straight into Venetian history, picturing yourself as a guest of the Doge, walking through grand halls filled with opulence and secrets. This isn't just a tour; it's an invitation to step into the shoes of past rulers of one of the most powerful empires the world has known.
The Doge's Palace was more than a residence—it was the nerve center of a republic that shaped history. Picture the grandeur of the White House meeting the intrigue of "House of Cards." With a local guide, explore chambers of power, where gold-plated rooms witnessed decisions that ruled the Mediterranean. If Bill Gates had been around, he’d have admired the strategic brilliance behind these walls.
Hear stories of Casanova’s legendary escape, secret trials in hidden rooms, and political backstabbing that would give James Bond a run for his money
What's Included
- Skip the line pass for St. Mark's Square Museums (Marciana Library is closed on Sundays)
- Priority ticket to Doge's Palace
- History Gallery: a unique VR Experience of Venice in the past (if option is selected)
- Royal Palace Ticket - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dance Hall)
- Doge’s Palace guided tour
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pick-up & Drop-off
- Guided Tour to St. Mark's Square Museums
- Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum
Meeting Location
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Doge's Palace
50 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Museo Correr
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after; otherwise, it will be refunded)
- For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace, the storage service is available inside the Palace and it is free of charge.
- Please note that the Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
- 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. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions 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 (CET).
- Skip the line pass for St. Mark's Square Museums (Marciana Library is closed on Sundays).
- Priority ticket to Doge's Palace.
- History Gallery: a unique VR Experience of Venice in the past (if option is selected).
- Royal Palace Ticket - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dance Hall).
- Doge’s Palace guided tour.
- Professional local guide.
- Hotel pick-up & Drop-off.
- Guided Tour to St. Mark's Square Museums.
- Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum.
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 Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Kingly Venice: Doge Palace Ticket, Guided Tour & History Gallery will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Skip the line pass for St. Mark's Square Museums (Marciana Library is closed on Sundays)
- Priority ticket to Doge's Palace
- History Gallery: a unique VR Experience of Venice in the past (if option is selected)
- Royal Palace Ticket - Correr Museum (Empress Sissi Rooms & Napoleon Dance Hall)
- Doge’s Palace guided tour
- Professional local guide
- Hotel pick-up & Drop-off
- Guided Tour to St. Mark's Square Museums
- Guided Tour to Royal Palace - Correr Museum
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Tour does not operate in case of exceptional high tide (in these cases it can be postponed the days after; otherwise, it will be refunded)
- For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace, the storage service is available inside the Palace and it is free of charge.
- Please note that the Marciana Library is closed on Sundays
- 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. For further details (including exemptions) and to learn what days this fee is applicable, please visit: https://cda.ve.it
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
