Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) Tours and Tickets

Q: How much does it cost to visit Doge’s Palace in 2026?

You can access the Doge’s Palace with a St Mark’s Square Museums ticket, which also includes entry to the Museum Correr, the National Archaeological Museum of Venice, and the Monumental Rooms of the Marciana National Library. Tickets start at €30 for adults or €15 for children aged 6–14 and seniors over 65. Children under 6 visit for free.

Q: Is there a dress code for the Doge’s Palace?

Yes, the Doge's Palace has a dress code. Visitors wearing revealing clothing or beachwear—including sandals and flip-flops—are not permitted inside. Visitors must cover their shoulders and knees and leave their faces free of covering except to protect their health. Large bags and bulky objects must remain in the free cloakrooms.

Q: Can you bring bags into the Doge’s Palace?

Visitors are allowed to bring small bags into the Doge's Palace. However, remember that guests with bulkier bags, unwieldy rucksacks, umbrellas, and other items that the staff considers too large to bring inside the exhibition areas must leave these items in the cloakrooms, which are free.

Q: Can you take photos in the Doge’s Palace?

Yes, you can take photos inside the Doge's Palace in Venice for personal and private use. Using a flash with video or photography is not permitted; neither is using tripods or selfie sticks (rejoice!). Photography, filming, and documentation for any commercial purposes require authorization from the museum in advance.

Q: How long does it take to tour the Doge’s Palace?

The Doge's Palace is a complex of chambers, courtrooms, armories, exhibition spaces, courtyards, and more. You need at least 1–2 hours for a quick visit and twice as long to take your time and see the top floor and the Doge's Apartments, which are ticketed separately and used as art exhibition spaces.

Q: What are the best attractions in Venice other than the Doge’s Palace?

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting the Doge's Palace. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Venice:<ul><li><a href="/Venice-attractions/St-Marks-Basilica/d522-a758" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">St. Mark's Basilica (Basilica di San Marco)</a></li><li><a href="/Venice-attractions/St-Marks-Square-Piazza-San-Marco/d522-a751" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">St. Mark's Square (Piazza San Marco)</a></li><li><a href="/Venice-attractions/Rialto-Bridge-Ponte-di-Rialto/d522-a752" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Rialto Bridge (Ponte di Rialto)</a></li><li><a href="/Venice-attractions/Grand-Canal/d522-a764" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Grand Canal</a></li><li><a href="/Venice-attractions/Venice-Islands/d522-a77" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Venice Islands</a></li></ul>View Viator's guide to <a href="/Venice/d522" class="markdown_inline_link" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">all the best attractions in Venice</a>.

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Mary_M, Sep 2026

Excellent tour guide of Doge Palace and St. Marks

There is a lot of history and art to take in. Our tour guide had an incredible amount of information for us. She also had suggestions for things to do after the tour. You get it all with this tour.

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Ralph_S, Sep 2026

Venetian History Comes Alive With Lara!

The semi private tour of Doge’s Palace and St. Marks Basilica was an outstanding experience of learning with an exceptional guide Lara. The breath of knowledge through story telling and historical facts was mesmerizing. Lara guided us through a maze of rooms in the Palace and the aura of Saint Marks Basilica in an organized and seamless manner. My wife and I are experienced travelers and agreed it was the best tour taken!

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John_F, Sep 2026

Venice Doge Palace and Basilica

Very good tour with a lot of factual information. Our tour guide, Clair, was exceptional!!! She was very knowledgeable, personable, interesting and fun!! Best tour guide, ever!

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Alex_H, Sep 2026

It was a great tour. We...

It was a great tour. We learned a lot about Doge’s Palace, St Mark’s Basilica and Venice in general that we didn’t know about before. we didn’t have to wait in any long lines which was nice. Our guide was amazing! Make sure you have your shoulders covered and shorts down to the knee for St. Mark’s or you might get hassled (it’s still a church after all.)

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Dale_G, Sep 2026

First time in Venice.

If you go in summer just be reminded that the Doge Palace is not air condition and is very warm inside so take a fam and water. Saying that, it was a fantastic tour and our guide was so knowledgeable about everywhere she took us. Lizza was lovely and always encouraged questions and apologised for her English but she needn’t as she was brilliant. The gondola ride was amazing and fun. Would definitely recommend this tour.