Venice Doge’s Palace - Priority Entrance & Premium Guided Tour
Overview
Our Doge's Palace tour offers a deeper look into Venice’s history. Led by expert guides, you'll explore key rooms and stories that shaped the Republic, from political decisions to daily life behind the palace walls. During the visit, you will cross the iconic Bridge of Sighs, just as Casanova once did when he made his daring escape from the dark and wet prisons of the Doge's Palace.
If you're looking to elevate your visit with a truly exclusive experience, the Secret Itineraries of the Doge’s Palace reveal the hidden side of Venetian power. This special tour goes beyond the public halls, uncovering restricted areas where covert trials and political intrigue unfolded. Explore private offices, secret archives, and chilling spaces like the Chamber of Torture and the cramped Pozzi cells. Perfect for history lovers and curious minds, the Secret Itineraries offer a rare, immersive glimpse into the shadowy heart of the Venetian Republic.
What's Included
- Bridge of Sighs Access
- Doge's Palace Prisons Access
- History Gallery: a unique Vr experience of Piazza San Marco in the past
- St. Mark's Basilica Visit (if option is selected)
- Doge's Palace Secret Itineraries (if option is selected)
- Priority Access to Royal Palace & San Marco Museum (not included in the Secret Doge Palace Option)
- Priority Ticket to Doge's Palace
- Professional Guide
- Audio-receiver device/headphones to hear the guide clearly
- Hotel pick up and Drop Off
- Food & drinks
Meeting Location
Calle de le Rasse
4536, 30122 Venezia VE, Italy
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Doge's Palace
1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Bridge Of Sighs
15 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
- Suggested comfortable clothing
- The tour may be shared with guests not in the same group
- Unfortunately, this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility disabilities
- Small group
- 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
- The secret itineraries option is not suitable for children under 6 years old, pregnant women or individuals with claustrophobia.
- Following new regulations effective July 1st, all travelers visiting St. Mark’s Basilica 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.
- 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).
- Bridge of Sighs Access.
- Doge's Palace Prisons Access.
- History Gallery: a unique Vr experience of Piazza San Marco in the past.
- St. Mark's Basilica Visit (if option is selected).
- Doge's Palace Secret Itineraries (if option is selected).
- Priority Access to Royal Palace & San Marco Museum (not included in the Secret Doge Palace Option).
- Priority Ticket to Doge's Palace.
- Professional Guide.
- Audio-receiver device/headphones to hear the guide clearly.
- Hotel pick up and Drop Off.
- Food & drinks.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Venice Doge’s Palace - Priority Entrance & Premium Guided Tour 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 Venice Doge’s Palace – Priority Entrance & Premium Guided Tour 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
- Bridge of Sighs Access
- Doge's Palace Prisons Access
- History Gallery: a unique Vr experience of Piazza San Marco in the past
- St. Mark's Basilica Visit (if option is selected)
- Doge's Palace Secret Itineraries (if option is selected)
- Priority Access to Royal Palace & San Marco Museum (not included in the Secret Doge Palace Option)
- Priority Ticket to Doge's Palace
- Professional Guide
- Audio-receiver device/headphones to hear the guide clearly
- Hotel pick up and Drop Off
- Food & drinks
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
- Suggested comfortable clothing
- The tour may be shared with guests not in the same group
- Unfortunately, this tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with mobility disabilities
- Small group
- 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
- The secret itineraries option is not suitable for children under 6 years old, pregnant women or individuals with claustrophobia.
- Following new regulations effective July 1st, all travelers visiting St. Mark’s Basilica 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
