Doge’s Palace tours

What to bring

• Valid ID matching the name on the ticket and the voucher received in email to the meeting point.

What's not allowed

• Flash/tripod/commercial photography at the Doge's Palace
• Photography at St. Marks Basilica is forbidden

Accessibility

• Both venues are wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible
• A ramp is available at the Porta del Fiori (Door of Flowers) entrance on the left-hand side of the basilica.

Additional information

• All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.

Inclusions #

Doge's Palace

• Skip-the-line entry

• Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish, French, or Portuguese-speaking guide

• Access to Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons

• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

St. Marks Basilica

• Skip-the-line entry

• Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish, or French-speaking guide

• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

Exclusions #

• Hotel transfers

• Audio guide

What's not allowed

• Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography

Accessibility

• The Secret Itineraries, Prisons and Armoury are not accessible by wheelchair and pram/stroller.
• Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

Additional information

• Children below the age of 6 are not permitted on the Secret Itineraries tour.

Inclusions #

• Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace

• Expert guide in French, Italian, Spanish, German, or English (as per option selected)

• Access to Bridge of Sighs and New Prisons

• Access to stories and narration of the mysteries and conspiracies of the palace (as per option selected)

• Access to the exclusive locations in the Secret Itineraries tour like the old prisons (Pozzi and Piombi), torture chamber, secret archives, council rooms, etc. (as per option selected)

• Access to Casanova's prison with an English guided tour (s per option selected)

• Semi-private evening tour of Doge's Palace with max. 6 guests (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Hotel transfers

• Tip: It is recommended that customers who are not familiar with Venice give themselves ample time to find the meeting points mentioned in their voucher.
• This tour is not wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

St. Mark's Basilica

• Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.
• Keep your camera tucked away – photography is strictly not allowed at the venue.
• The Museum on the upper floor of the basilica is served by both a lift and stair lifts.

Doge's Palace

• Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography is a no-go inside the venue.

Inclusions #

• 1-hour shared walking tour of Venice

• Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry

• Headsets for groups of 10+ people

• Access to Museo Correr, Museo Archeologico Nazionale & Monumental Rooms of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana

• Complimentary glass craftsman demonstration (9am slots only)

• 30-minute gondola ride (as per option selected)

• Expert English, Italian, German, Spanish or French-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Half-day tour

• St Marks Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• 30-minute gondola ride

Full-day tour

• St Marks Basilica
• Doge's Palace
• 30-minute gondola ride
• Glass-blowing demonstration at Murano Island
• Lace-making demonstration at Burano Island

Inclusions #

• Guided tour of St. Mark's Basilica with skip-the-line entry

• Guided tour of Doge's Palace with skip-the-line entry

• Expert English-speaking guide

• Shared gondola ride for 30 minutes

• Round-trip transfers to/from Murano & Burano Islands (as per option selected)

Exclusions #

• Meals

What to bring

• Valid ID
• Comfortable walking shoes

What's not allowed

St. Mark's Basilica

• Photography of any kind
• Pets
• Large bags and backpacks

Doge's Palace

• Flash photography, tripods, selfie sticks, and any type of commercial photography

Accessibility

• St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace are both wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
• The gondola ride is not accessible for wheelchair users.

Additional information

• Seating arrangements within a gondola may vary for balance and safety reasons, it may not be possible to sit next to your partner.
• Please note that the tour may not operate under exceptional high tide conditions or during religious functions at the basilica. In the event of cancellation, your tour will either be rescheduled or refunded for your convenience.
• Strict dress code: All guests must wear clothing that covers their shoulders and knees to enter the basilica.