DOGE’S PALACE – VENICE
ART, POWER AND SECRETS OF LA SERENISSIMA
Discover one of Venice’s most important monuments and travel through the history of the ancient Venetian Republic.
Overlooking St Mark’s Basin, the Doge’s Palace preserves extraordinary halls, artistic masterpieces and the places where the political and judicial life of La Serenissima unfolded.
Walk through the palace’s elegant interiors, admire the magnificent institutional rooms and cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs to reach the historic prisons.
THE EXPERIENCE
DOGE’S PALACE
Visit the official residence of the Doges and discover the rooms where the most important political decisions of the Venetian Republic were made.
ART AND MASTERPIECES
Admire magnificent works by some of Venice’s greatest artists, including Tintoretto, Veronese and other masters of the Venetian school.
THE GREAT COUNCIL CHAMBER
Enter one of the largest and most impressive rooms in the palace, once used for meetings of the Great Council of Venice.
Here you can admire Tintoretto’s monumental painting “Paradise”, one of the largest canvas paintings in the world.
THE BRIDGE OF SIGHS
Walk across the famous Bridge of Sighs, connecting the Doge’s Palace to the historic prisons, and look through its stone windows towards the Venetian lagoon.
THE HISTORIC PRISONS
Explore the ancient prison cells and discover the stories of the prisoners, the Venetian justice system and the legendary escape of Giacomo Casanova.
PRIVATE GUIDED EXPERIENCE
A professional authorised guide will accompany you through the palace, revealing its history, legends, artistic treasures and hidden details.
YOUR VISIT MAY INCLUDE
✓ Admission to the Doge’s Palace
✓ Doge’s Apartments
✓ Institutional Chambers
✓ Great Council Chamber
✓ Bridge of Sighs
✓ Historic prisons
✓ Professional private guide
✓ Priority admission, where available
✓ Headsets for the guided service, when required
✓ Assistance from Travel King Italy
Access to individual areas is subject to availability, opening times, restoration work and regulations established by the museum.
SELECTED ITINERARIES
CLASSIC DOGE’S PALACE TOUR
Discover the palace’s main rooms, institutional chambers, works of art, Bridge of Sighs and historic prisons.
SECRET ITINERARIES EXPERIENCE
Upon request, discover the palace’s hidden rooms, secret passages, interrogation chambers and the places linked to the most mysterious stories of Venetian history.
The Secret Itineraries experience is subject to availability and specific admission conditions.
COMPLETE YOUR VENICE EXPERIENCE
Combine your visit to the Doge’s Palace with other exclusive experiences:
✓ St Mark’s Basilica
✓ St Mark’s Square private walking tour
✓ Gondola experience
✓ Private water taxi
✓ Secret Venice walking tour
✓ Traditional Venetian food and wine experience
✓ Personalised itinerary with a private guide
Travel King Italy can create a complete tailor-made itinerary according to your interests and the time available.
USEFUL INFORMATION
Location: St Mark’s Square, Venice
Type: cultural and private guided experience
Duration: approximately 1½–2½ hours, depending on the selected itinerary
Language: Italian, English and other languages upon request
Participants: individuals, couples, families and private groups
Availability: subject to museum opening times
Priority admission: where available
Price: on request
The itinerary may be modified in the event of extraordinary closures, restoration work, exceptional high tide or decisions made by the museum authorities.
The Secret Itineraries route includes narrow spaces and stairs and may not be suitable for visitors with reduced mobility, claustrophobia or certain health conditions.
WHY CHOOSE THIS EXPERIENCE?
✓ Visit one of Venice’s most iconic monuments
✓ Discover the history and power of La Serenissima
✓ Admire extraordinary works by Venetian masters
✓ Cross the legendary Bridge of Sighs
✓ Explore the historic prisons
✓ Enjoy a personalised visit with a professional private guide
✓ Receive dedicated assistance from Travel King Italy
ENTER THE HISTORY OF VENICE
Experience the Doge’s Palace through art, power, intrigue and centuries-old stories.
Tell us your preferred date, number of guests, language and chosen itinerary. Travel King Italy will prepare a personalised proposal for your visit.
PRICE ON REQUEST