Skip-the-Line Doge's Palace & Prisons Tour in Venice

Join a shared guided walking tour through Venice's former seat of political power. Explore grand rooms and golden staircases, with masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese, then discover the darker history of the palace prisons.

Itinerary

1. Check in at The Tour Shop, opposite the Church of San Zaccaria, for departure between 12:00 and 12:15. Departure times vary by season.
2. Explore Doge's Palace and Prison Palace on a guided tour lasting 1 hour 15 minutes.
3. Return to The Tour Shop at 13:30. The return time may vary depending on the season or itinerary.

What's Included

• Skip-the-line admission to Doge's Palace
• English-, French- or Spanish-speaking guide, depending on your option
• Personal headset

Important details

• Children aged 0–17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Adult rates apply from age 15.
• This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible.
• Bring your passport or ID card.
• Pass through the mandatory metal detector check before entry. A short security line may remain despite skip-the-line admission.
• The tour may be multilingual in winter, depending on participant numbers.
• Arrive 15 minutes before departure.