Doge's Palace & Prisons Guided Tour in Venice

Explore the former seat of Venetian political power on a shared walking tour led by an expert English-speaking guide. Discover how a 1,000-year-old republic was governed amid art-filled halls and the rich details of the gold staircase.

• Cross the Bridge of Sighs, the passage used by prisoners
• Explore the Venetian prisons, whose famous inmates included Giacomo Casanova

Itinerary

1. Meet at Campo San Zaccaria 4683 in Venice for departure at 12:15 or 16:00.
2. Explore Doge's Palace on a guided tour lasting 1 hour 15 minutes.
3. Finish at Piazza San Marco (St. Mark's Square) at 13:30 or 17:15, depending on your departure time.

What's Included

• Doge's Palace admission with skip-the-line access for non-reserved ticket queues
• Guided tour in English
• Digital audio guide for download to your phone
• Access to the Bridge of Sighs and prisons

Important details

• Children aged 0–16 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Ages 0–5 join free; ages 6+ use the adult rate.
• This tour is not wheelchair-accessible.
• Pets are not allowed.
• On certain dates, most day visitors staying outside Venice must pay a EUR 5 city access fee, which is not included in the listed price. Exemptions apply.
• Mandatory security checks may involve a wait, even with skip-the-line admission.
• The tour goes ahead in extreme weather because it takes place inside the building.
• Arrive 15 minutes before your selected departure time.