Doge's Palace Official Website

The official Palazzo Ducale website, managed by the Fondazione Musei Civici di Venezia, contains up-to-date information on tickets, opening hours, exhibitions, tours, accessibility, and visitor guidelines. It is the primary reference for planning a visit.

Available Tickets

Doge's Palace Fast Track Ticket

Doge's Palace skip-the-line ticket
Entry to Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marcian

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Doge's Palace Fast Track Ticket

Doge's Palace skip-the-line ticket
Entry to Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marcian

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Guided tour of Doge's Palace and Saint Mark's with terrace

Local English-speaking guide
Reserved early entrance to Doge's Palace
Reserved entrance to Saint Mark's Basilica + Terrace
Free cancellation up to 7 days

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Walking tour Doge's Palace & St. Mark's Basilica

English–speaking guide
Skip–the–line access to St. Mark's Basilica
Skip–the–line access to the Doge's Palace
Admission to the St. Mark's Basilica Museum and its terrace (depending on selection)
Free cancellation

★★★★½ 4.5 (2.8k+ reviews) · Civitatis

Doge Palace Official Website Information

Museum Overview & Layout

The official site provides comprehensive information about the Doge's Palace, including its architectural history and layout, from Gothic origins to Renaissance additions (e.g., the wing facing St. Mark's Square built from 1424 and the canal-side wing from 1483-1565). It breaks down the museum's internal structure, such as the Museo dell'Opera, the Courtyard and Loggias, the Institutional Chambers, the Picture Gallery, Prisons, and the Armoury, offering explanations of each area and their significance.

Practical Visit Planning

Under the "Plan Your Visit" section, visitors can find essential practical details such as opening hours, ticket information (including reductions and combined tickets for St. Mark's Square museums), booking procedures, accessibility services, special itineraries, directions, and visitor alerts. The site also includes options to purchase tickets or book special experiences like the Secret Itineraries and Hidden Treasures tours online.

Cultural Programming & Resources

The site features sections dedicated to current and archived exhibitions and events, providing details on historical displays and past programming. It also highlights digital resources, such as audiovisual guides via the MUVE APP, virtual tours through Google Arts & Culture, restoration updates like those on the Sala delle Quattro Porte, and educational services for schools and families.

FAQs and tips

What features are available on the official website?

Visitors will be able to purchase tickets, book special tours and find relevant information about current and past temporary exhibitions, as well as the history of the Palace and the museum.

What can I do if the tickets on the official website are sold out?

You can try to see if any of our reputable third-party vendors still have some availability for your preferred date.

Is the official website available in multiple languages?

The official website is available in English, Italian, Spanish, French and German.