The Doge's Palace Tickets & Tours

Built as a symbol of the wealth and power of the independent Republic of Venice, the magnificent Doge’s Palace is the floating city’s best known landmark. The former residence of the rulers of Venice and seat of government,  is now a museum. The ornate archways of the Gothic-Byzantine exterior leads on to the lavishly decorated interior with frescoes, gilded ceilings and grand staircases. See the atmospheric Bridge of Sighs, that prisoners crossed after being sentenced.

Beneath the pomp and splendour of the palace lies a labyrinth of secret passages housing archive offices, private meeting halls, torture chambers and high security prison cells, rarely seen by visitors - take a VIP tour and hear intriguing anecdotes about its history. Guided tours of the Doge’s Palace with fast track entry can be combined with sightseeing walking tours around Venice, a visit to St. Mark’s Basilica, or a relaxing gondola trip.