Venice Doge's Palace Private Tour

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Dive into Venice's dark history at its grand Gothic palace, Bridge of Sighs, and ancient dungeons

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Golden Staircase
Giants Staircase
Prison Cells

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Want to see more of Venice’s fascinating Palazzo Ducale? Then join a passionate local guide and skip the line for an unforgettable private tour of this unique and elaborate palace, where Venice’s rulers once controlled the city with an iron fist. Admire the opulence of the Golden Staircase and iconic works by Renaissance artists, see prison cells where famous Venetians like Casanova were held, and retrace the final steps of the condemned as you cross the infamous Bridge of Sighs.

You’ll meet your friendly private guide in St. Marks Square, just a short stroll from Doge’s Palace. Skip the line to enter the magnificent Gothic palace as your guide tells stories of crime, betrayal, and how it was once the seat of power for Venice’s brutal rulers.

Alongside beautiful features such as the Golden Staircase and the paintings of Titian, Tintoretto and Veronese, you’ll explore its darker side as you see where prisoners once caught their final glimpse of freedom on the so...

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Skip-the-line entry to Doge's Palace

Private guided tour the palace highlights

See famous artwork and the Golden Staircase

Bridge of Sighs, prison cells, and much more

A passionate, English-speaking private guide

Wheelchair accessible

Private tour of Doge's Palace

Before entering the Doge's Palace, admire the glorious facade that's inspired aspects of so many other buildings.

The Golden Staircase

Lavishly decorated staircase still today leads up to the apartments once used by the doge!

The Giant Staircase

Before exploring further galleries and rooms, we get a look at this grandiose staircase.

Eerie prison cells

See the darker side of the Doge's Palace and you visit prison cells where Venetian prisoners suffered in grim conditions.

Bridge of Sighs

While millions of visitors look at this bridge from the distance, see it from the inside. Experience it through the eyes of a prisoner, headed to face judgement.

For Reference Only. Itineraries are subject to change

Between the two big columns in St. Mark’s Square (columns of San Marco & San Teodoro) located on the south side of the square, near the canal. A friendly representative will be there holding a sign with our company name on it.

We recommend bringing comfortable walking shoes, a camera, and a water bottle. Large bags and backpacks are not allowed and will have to be checked before entering the Doge's Palace. It's best to leave them at your hotel if possible.

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What a day!

Pamela Shawn Glacken

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July 21, 2024

Rita was a wonderful guide. She was very knowledgeable and interesting. It gave me a whole new perspective on Venice and how it shaped the world.

Donna Kasper

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June 19, 2024

Scott P Montopoli

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March 12, 2024

Marco was phenomenal. Deep k college and just the right pace and delivery. Family thoroughly enjoyed it.

Venice Doge's Palace Private Tour

Michael de Kam

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January 07, 2023

We had Marco for our guide & this tour was excellent. He made the tour fun and was able to answer all questions, even showed us a few of the palaces secrets ! Highly recommend

Stacie Fisher

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October 26, 2022

The tours was absolutely fantastic. Tour guide was incredible

Samuel Gaudry

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September 29, 2022

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Downing Bethune

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September 01, 2019

We really enjoyed our private tour of the Doge Palace.

The Roman Guy

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August 24, 2017

My wife and I visited Italy in April. This was the trip of a lifetime all arranged by the Roman Guy. We began our trip in Venice. We were met by Elisabeth at the Venice Airport and accompanied to Palazzo Stern, in that short time in the water taxi we already felt welcomed and informed about what we were about to see. We met Chiara a lovely Venetian lady who is so knowledgeable and passionate. She showed us Doges Palace in the morning and St. Marks Basilica in the afternoon and then a water taxi around the beautiful city of Venice. Unforgettable.