Skip The Line: Doge's Palace Tickets and Guide Book
When you come into Venice from the sea, the first thing you see of this island is the unmistakable silhouette of the Doge's Palace. Having been the seat of political and administrative power of the Venice Republic from its birth to its end, the Doge's palace also known as the Palazzo Ducale is a statement to the splendor of the La Serenissima (Venice). It has 3 fundamental roles: the seat of the government, house of justice and as the Doge's residence. A visit to Doge's Palace will open your eyes to the rich and lavish art, history, and relics of ancient Venice. It boasts an array of Renaissance masterpieces, grand staircases, opulent rooms, and monumental entrances, all of which will leave you enthralled beyond words. You skip the line access to the Palace ensures that you spend more time admiring its many wonders than you do waiting in line to get in.
You can then explore the Royal Palace, which is the present day Museo Correr, which was once home to the Procurators, Venice's most honored dignitaries. It is the more modern of the three museums in St. Mark's Square, built during the time when Venice still fell under Napoleon's rule. The building is flanked by the Procuratie Nuove and Vechie buildings on each side, once the Royal Palace under Napoleon's rule, refurbished for the use of Empress Elisabeth of Austria, and that is the purpose it served until 1946. Now, visitors to the different Royal Palaces can learn about Venice's culture, history and present way of life, as your guidebook is sure to tell you.
Collect your guidebook from a nearby book-shop, which not only contains fascinating details on the Doge's Palace and the other gems in St Mark's Square, but also contains useful boat information and a map to get around the city.
Skip the long ticketing line and go directly to the security line before you explore every nook and corner of the majestic Doge's Palace.
Although your Skip the Line tickets allow you to bypass the ticketing line you, you cannot skip the security line.
Note: All Museums restrict entry one hour before closing time.
Doge's Palace
Open: 1st April - 31st October 8:30 am – 7:00 pm / 1st November - 31st March 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Address - Piazza San Marco 1, 30124 Venice
Museo Correr
Open: 1st April - 31st October 10:00 am – 7:00 pm / 1st November - 31st March 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Address - S. Marco 52, 30124 Venice
Open: 1st April - 31st October 10:00 am – 7:00 pm / 1st November - 31st March 10:00 am – 05:00 pm
Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Marciana
Address - S. Marco 7, 30124 Venice
We suggest that you wear comfortable shoes since this tour involves a fair bit of walking.
This tour is not fully accessible for wheelchair users or people with walking disabilities.
For security reasons suitcases, backpacks or large bags are not allowed inside the Doges’ Palace. Prior to your visit, you must deposit them at the Ateneo San Basso (St. Mark’s Square- Calle san Basso). The storage service is free of charge, but please allow sufficient time for you to do so!