--- title: "Doge's Palace Venice Tickets & Tours | tickets.venice.it — tickets.venice.it" url: https://tickets.venice.it/it/attrazione/doges-palace description: "Book your skip-the-line tickets for the iconic Doge's Palace in Venice. Explore Doge's Apartments, Bridge of Sighs, and magnificent art. Uncover Venice's history." lang: it --- Doge's Palace: https://tickets.venice.it/it/attrazione/doges-palace tickets.venice.it: https://tickets.venice.it/it Attrazioni: https://tickets.venice.it/it/attrazioni Doge's Palace: Fast Track Entry €41: https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/doge-s-palace-fast-track-entry-1122266 Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Combo €76: https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/doge-s-palace-st-mark-s-basilica-combo-1059433 St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace: Guided Tour + Gondola Ride on Grand Canal €152: https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/st-mark-s-basilica-doge-s-palace-guided-tour-gondola-ride-on-1099040 St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace: Fast Track Ticket + Audio guide €82: https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/st-mark-s-basilica-doge-s-palace-fast-track-ticket-audio-gui-1125071 Vedi tutte Combo: https://tickets.venice.it/it/attrazione/doges-palace/combo Doge's Palace: Secret Itinerary Guided Tour + Skip The Line €47: https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/doge-s-palace-secret-itinerary-guided-tour-skip-the-line-1090091 Doge's Palace: Guided Tour €68: https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/doge-s-palace-guided-tour-1111441 St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace: Guided Tour + Terrace Access €111: https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/st-mark-s-basilica-doge-s-palace-guided-tour-terrace-access-1126221 St. Mark's Basilica, Bell Tower & Doge's Palace: Guided Tour €155: https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/st-mark-s-basilica-bell-tower-doge-s-palace-guided-tour-1104021 St. Mark's Square Pass €82: https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/st-mark-s-square-pass-1048493 Vedi tutte City Pass: https://tickets.venice.it/it/attrazione/doges-palace/city-pass Prenota ora ↗: https://www.tiqets.com/it/cose-da-fare-venezia-c71510/?partner=tickets.venice.it Image: Doge's Palace (https://aws-tiqets-cdn.imgix.net/images/content/1755862065fd431295053202d74b1fe6.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&q=70) Attrazioni (https://tickets.venice.it/it/attrazioni)Doge's Palace # Doge's Palace 4.5 (16463 Recensioni) # Doge's Palace Doge's Palace 4.5 (16463 Recensioni) Step into the Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale), a breathtaking testament to Venetian Gothic architecture and the seat of power for the Venetian Republic for centuries. This iconic landmark offers a deep dive into the city's rich history, art, and political intrigue. Wander through lavishly decorated Doge's Apartments, marvel at masterpieces by Tintoretto and Veronese, and cross the infamous Bridge of Sighs to witness the ancient prisons. Every corner of the palace tells a story of an empire that once dominated trade and culture. Your visit to the Doge's Palace is more than just a tour; it's an immersive experience into the heart of Venice's past, revealing the lives of its rulers, the grandeur of its artistic achievements, and the solemnity of its justice system. Don't miss this essential Venetian experience. Skip-the-Line 1: https://tickets.venice.it/it/attrazione/doges-palace/ Combo 3: https://tickets.venice.it/it/attrazione/doges-palace/combo Guided Tours 4: https://tickets.venice.it/it/attrazione/doges-palace/ City Pass 1: https://tickets.venice.it/it/attrazione/doges-palace/city-pass Skip-the-Line 4.6 (4.962) Flexible ## Doge's Palace: Fast Track Entry Da €41 Scopri di più https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/doge-s-palace-fast-track-entry-1122266 Combo 3.8 (635) Flexible ## Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica Combo Da €76 Scopri di più https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/doge-s-palace-st-mark-s-basilica-combo-1059433 Guided Tours 4.5 (521) 1h ## Doge's Palace: Secret Itinerary Guided Tour + Skip The Line Da €47 Scopri di più https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/doge-s-palace-secret-itinerary-guided-tour-skip-the-line-1090091 Guided Tours 4.4 (402) 1h - 2h 30min ## Doge's Palace: Guided Tour Da €68 Scopri di più https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/doge-s-palace-guided-tour-1111441 City Pass 3.9 (217) Flexible ## St. Mark's Square Pass Da €82 Scopri di più https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/st-mark-s-square-pass-1048493 Guided Tours 4.4 (26) 2h 30min ## St. Mark's Basilica & Doge's Palace: Guided Tour + Terrace Access Da €111 Scopri di più https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/st-mark-s-basilica-doge-s-palace-guided-tour-terrace-access-1126221 Guided Tours 3.7 (10) 2h ## St. Mark's Basilica, Bell Tower & Doge's Palace: Guided Tour Da €155 Scopri di più https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/st-mark-s-basilica-bell-tower-doge-s-palace-guided-tour-1104021 Combo 4 (10) 5h ## St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace: Guided Tour + Gondola Ride on Grand Canal Da €152 Scopri di più https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/st-mark-s-basilica-doge-s-palace-guided-tour-gondola-ride-on-1099040 Combo 4.3 (7) 2h 30min ## St. Mark’s Basilica & Doge’s Palace: Fast Track Ticket + Audio guide Da €82 Scopri di più https://tickets.venice.it/it/esperienza/st-mark-s-basilica-doge-s-palace-fast-track-ticket-audio-gui-1125071 ## Informazioni pratiche ## FAQ ### What are the opening hours for the Doge's Palace? ### How long does it take to visit the Doge's Palace? ### Is the Doge's Palace accessible for visitors with disabilities? ### Can I take photos inside the Doge's Palace? ### Are there guided tours available for the Doge's Palace? ### What is the best way to get tickets for the Doge's Palace? ## What to See Doge's Palace ### The Doge's Apartments Explore the lavishly decorated private rooms where the Doge resided, showcasing exquisite furnishings, rich tapestries, and impressive artworks that reflect his status and power. ### Sala del Maggior Consiglio (Great Council Chamber) Marvel at one of the largest rooms in Europe, famous for Tintoretto's 'Paradise,' one of the world's largest oil paintings, and the place where the Republic's most important decisions were made. ### Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) Walk across this iconic enclosed bridge, connecting the Doge's Palace to the New Prison, and glimpse the last view of Venice that prisoners would have seen before their confinement. ### The Armory Discover an extensive collection of weapons and armor from various periods, providing insight into the military prowess and defense of the Venetian Republic. ### Scala d'Oro (Golden Staircase) Ascend the opulent Golden Staircase, adorned with stucco and frescoes, which served as the ceremonial entrance for important guests and dignitaries to the Doge's private apartments and chambers. ### The Prisons (Prigioni Nuove) Experience the stark contrast to the palace's grandeur by visiting the austere cells of the New Prison, including the cell famously occupied by Giacomo Casanova. ## La Storia The history of the Doge's Palace is inextricably linked with the rise and fall of the Venetian Republic. Its origins trace back to the 9th century, when a fortified castle was built on this site to serve as the residence for the Doge (the elected chief magistrate) and the seat of government. However, little remains of this early structure. The palace as we largely know it today began to take shape in the 14th century, evolving through successive building phases, each reflecting the Republic's growing wealth and political ambition. The iconic Gothic facade, with its delicate loggias and traceries, was largely completed in the 15th century, a masterpiece of Venetian Gothic style that blends Byzantine and Moorish influences. This aesthetic choice highlighted Venice's unique position as a bridge between East and West. Over the centuries, the Doge's Palace was the center of Venetian political life. It housed the Doge, the Council of Ten, the Great Council, and the chanceries. It witnessed countless trials, diplomatic receptions, and momentous decisions that shaped the fate of the Republic. The palace also suffered several devastating fires, particularly in 1574 and 1577, leading to extensive reconstruction work and the commissioning of new magnificent artworks by celebrated artists like Tintoretto and Veronese. A fascinating curiosity is the infamous Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri), built in the early 17th century. It connected the interrogation rooms in the Doge's Palace with the New Prison, allowing prisoners one last view of the lagoon before incarceration. Its romantic name, however, is a much later invention by Lord Byron, referring to the 'sighs' of prisoners. After the fall of the Venetian Republic to Napoleon in 1797, the palace lost its political function. It was subsequently used for various administrative offices and eventually became a museum, opening its doors to the public to showcase the incredible heritage of Venice. 🎟️ Prenota biglietti per Doge's Palace Prenota ora ↗ Prenota ora ↗ (https://www.tiqets.com/it/doges-palace-tickets-venice-l143993/?partner=tickets.venice.it) ## Structured data ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "TouristAttraction", "name": "Doge's Palace", "description": "Explore the Doge's Palace, a masterpieces of Gothic architecture and a symbol of Venice's power and glory. 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