Venice Doge's Palace Guided Tour & SECRET ITINERARIES Option
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.
Options
Doge Palace Tour in English
English
What's included in Venice Doge's Palace Guided Tour & SECRET ITINERARIES Option
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Piazza San MarcoPass-by Only
Admire the most beautiful square in the world, Piazza San Marco.
Doge's Palace
Discover the majestic Doge's Palace.
Bridge Of Sighs
Cross one of the most iconic bridges in Venice.
Inclusions
- Bridge of Sighs Access
- Doge's Palace Prisons Access
- St. Mark's Basilica Visit (if option is selected)
- Priority Ticket to Doge's Palace
- Audio-receiver device/headphones to hear the guide clearly
- 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)
- Professional Guide
- Hotel pick up and Drop Off
- Food & drinks
- 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
- This tour is not suitable for children under 6 years old, pregnant women, wheelchair users, 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
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- From St. Mark’s Square, face the Basilica and turn right towards the Doge’s Palace. Continue past the Bridge of Sighs to Riva degli Schiavoni (the waterfront promenade). Walk for 2 minutes, then turn left into Calle de le Rasse. The Venice Tours Office is at number 4536;
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Please be at the meeting point 5 minutes before the departure time.
