Enjoy an in-depth and personal tour of the Doge’s Palace, an iconic landmark of San Marco Square, the former seat of Venetian government and prison. See works by Veronese, Titian and Tintoretto. Optional: visit the Correr Museum and the Marciana Library

Highlights
  • Visit the iconic Doge’s Palace with a 5-Star Licensed Guide
  • Save time with skip-the-line tickets and simply enjoy exploring the palace interiors
  • See the apartments of Venetian Doges, the Bridge of Sights, and the prison cell of Giacomo Casanova
  • Explore the highlights of St. Mark's Square and admire the famous St. Mark's Basilica
  • Discover more Venetian art & antiques at the Correr Museum & the Marciana Library (4-hour tour only)
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Activity details

Facilities
  • 2-hour to 4-hour
  • Private TourOnly your group - no strangers
  • Roso PromiseTop expert guide · Tailor-made plan · Flexible stops
  • Top expert guide Hand-picked by our local team
  • Walking Tour
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace, the Correr Museum and Marciana Library
  • Languages Language of your choice
Full description
Join us on a private tour of the Doge’s Palace (Palazzo Ducale), one of the most prominent symbols of Venice. Explore the beautiful palace interiors with an Expert Guide to discover nearly 1,000 years of history and heritage hidden within these walls. Immerse yourself in the story of the City of Water, its rulers and ordinary citizens.

Choose the 2-hour option to visit Doge’s Palace with skip-the-line tickets that allow you to jump the queue and save time. Before entering the palace interiors, you will explore Piazza San Marco to admire the palace’s ornate Venetian Gothic facade and nearby monuments like St. Mark’s Basilica and St. Mark’s Bell Tower. At every step, you will learn new interesting facts and legends of Venice’s San Marco, the Old Town.

Inside Palazzo Ducale you will discover luxurious interiors in different architectural styles, from Byzantine to Gothic to Byzantine. You will visit Doge’s Apartments, which are decorated with paintings by Veronese, Titian and Tintoretto that depict the history of Venice. You will also explore the inner courtyard, the Maggior Consiglio hall, the Institutional Chambers, the armoury, the prisons, and more. Your Private Guide will share stories about the 120 Dukes who ruled the city from the palace, as well as the story of the famous lover, Giacamo Casanova, who escaped the palace prison. Do not miss out on this top attraction in Venice!

Choose the 4-hour option to visit the Doge’s Palace, Museo Correr and the Marciana Library (Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana). For your convenience, skip-the-line tickets to all attractions are included. The Museo Correr is one of the most important art and history museums in Venice, exploring Venetian life and culture over the centuries. The beautiful Marciana Library is a hidden gem of the Old Town with works by some of the greatest Italian masters, including Titan, Veronese and Tintoretto.

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Includes

    Private Tour of the Doge's Palace, Correr Museum and Marciana Library (number of attraction depends on the selected option)

  • 5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in the language of your choice
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace (all options)
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Correr Museum and Marciana Library (4-hour option only)
  • Personalized experience with tips on the local restaurants, cafes and other points of interests
  • Tour of the Correr Museum and Marciana Library (in 2-hour tour)
Meeting point

2-hour: Doge's Palace : Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venice, VE, Italy | Meet your guide in front of Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco 3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy (next to Caffè Gelateria Al Todaro Dal 1948). Open in Google Maps

4-hour: Doge's Palace & Correr Museum : Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco, 30124 Venice, VE, Italy | Meet your guide in front of Colonna di San Todaro, P.za San Marco 3, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy (next to Caffè Gelateria Al Todaro Dal 1948). Open in Google Maps

Important information

What you should know

  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
  • Please note that the number of attractions depends on the selected option. Guided tours of the Correr Museum and the Mariana Library are not included in the 2-hour option.
  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Doge's Palace include a pre-booked time slot for entry. You can skip the line at the ticket counter but not for the ticket and security checks at the entrance.
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  • Due to local regulations, the group size is limited to a maximum of 10 guests per guide. Additional guides will be arranged for larger groups.
  • Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!