Doge's Palace: Priority Entrance (Exclusive Refundable Ticket)
Overview
Skip the long lines to enter in the imposing Palazzo Ducale (Doge's Palace) and the Royal Palace in Piazza San Marco.
You will admire the stunning masterpieces of art collected by the Doge and the highest dignitaries of the Republic of Venice over many centuries. Cross the Bridge of Sighs and admire the old Venice Prisons.
You can also enter in the Museo Correr (in front of the Doge’s Palace): here you’ll discover the history the Venice city and the Venetians Lifestyle in past. You can also admire the Royal rooms of Sissi and Napoleon.
Enjoy a detailed guide book to learn more and customize your personal itinerary.
Use the detailed handy guide book, provided in your chosen language, to find out curiosities and history of these magnificent palaces.
Chose the Bell Tower option to live firsthand the tallest structure in Venice (98 meters). A quick elevator ride takes you to the top, where you will admire stunning vistas of the city's iconic landmarks.
What's Included
- 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 Palace
- Bell Tower Priority Entry (if option is selected)
- Handy guide book & Audioguide (if option is selected)
- Guided Visit (available only if the option is selected)
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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Venice Tours S.r.l. (pass by)
Doge's Palace
2 hours Admission Ticket Included
Piazza San Marco (pass by)
Museo Correr
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Campanile di San Marco
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
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
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-21441P62
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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).
- 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 Palace.
- Bell Tower Priority Entry (if option is selected).
- Handy guide book & Audioguide (if option is selected).
- Guided Visit (available only if the option is selected).
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.
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 Doge's Palace: Priority Entrance (Exclusive Refundable Ticket) 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 Doge’s Palace: Priority Entrance (Exclusive Refundable Ticket) 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
- 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 Palace
- Bell Tower Priority Entry (if option is selected)
- Handy guide book & Audioguide (if option is selected)
- Guided Visit (available only if the option is selected)
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
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
