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Doge's Palace, Venice

4.7
#1 of 85 in Museums in Venice
Must see · Architectural Building · Specialty Museum
Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Venice used to be run at Doge's Palace, which once served as the residence of the doges, the city's chief magistrates. Regarded as a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic architecture, the palace is now a popular museum, attracting more than 1 million visitors each year. Works by such artists as Titian, Veronese, Tiepolo, and Tintoretto fill the interior. You can explore the monumental council chambers and richly decorated residential suites where major decisions affecting the city's fate were once made. Look in on the grim prison cells where the doges' political opponents were often locked away. A ticket for the nearby museums also grants access to this palace. Explore your ticket options online, and book well in advance to avoid standing in long lines. Our Venice trip itinerary planner makes visiting Doge's Palace and other Venice attractions simple, and helps you make a travel plan personal to you.
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FROM $179 BOOK WITH VIATOR Venice Super-Saver: Doge’s Palace, Walking Tour & Grand Canal Boat Tour
4.5
Duration: 5 hours
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FROM $94 BOOK WITH VIATOR Legendary Venice St. Mark's Basilica and Doge's Palace Group or Private Tour
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Duration: 3 hours
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FROM $83 BOOK WITH VIATOR Doge's Palace & Prisons Ticket and Tour
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Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $106 BOOK WITH VIATOR St Mark's Basilica After-Hours Group or Private Tour with Optional Doge's Palace
4.8
Duration: 90 to 210 minutes
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FROM $101 BOOK WITH VIATOR Doge's Palace and St Mark's Basilica Tour
4.3
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $154 BOOK WITH VIATOR Group or Private Venice In a Day: Basilica San Marco, Doges Palace & Gondola
4.7
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
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FROM $75 BOOK WITH VIATOR Doge's Palace Guided Tour
3.7
Duration: 1 hour
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FROM $101 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line Venice Doge's Palace and St. Mark's Basilica Tour - T23
4.5
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $60 BOOK WITH VIATOR Doge's Palace Privileged Entrance and Guided Tour
4.6
Duration: 2 hours
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FROM $71 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line: Doge's Palace Guided Tour in Venice
4.6
Duration: 1 hour
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FROM $125 BOOK WITH VIATOR 4-Hour Venice guided walking tour with Doge's Palace & St Mark's Basilica
4.5
Duration: 4 hours
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FROM $48 BOOK WITH VIATOR Skip the Line: Doge's Palace Ticket & Guide Book
4.2
Duration: 1 to 4 hours
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  • By pwrightnm
    The Doge's palace is best enjoyed by looking up. Otherwise you wander through large, mostly empty rooms. Unless you know the history of what you're looking at, it wouldn't be that...  more »
  • By Katharina H
    If you visit ONE thing in Venice, make sure it's this one. The Doge's Palace is absolutely stunning inside and out. We booked a time slot (12-4 pm) with the Venice Unica card, and frankly, it was a....  more »
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  • By Pablo Fernández
    The Doge's palace is probably the must visit tour in Venice. Especially if you are a fan of medieval / renaissance weapons you should find the armory very interesting, as almost of the armors and weaponry are extremely well-preserved. However I still feel like the high price is not entirely justified (paid 20 euros to enter) and the queue to enter may be quite long, so consider booking online.
  • By Steve Amrol
    Absolutely incredible! I'm not much into the touristy museums but THIS PLACE WAS DEFINITELY WORTH IT! Was so amazing to get a feel for and experience how the leaders of Venice governed from here over 500 years ago! Incredible! The architecture, art, and even prison are so cool!
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