Doge's Palace

"Doge's Palace tickets can be a bit confusing. Basically, you cannot buy a ticket just for the palace, you have to buy it as a combined ticket with access to other museums. There is a €5 discount if you book your tickets online at least 30 days prior to the visit date. BUT There are also 2 types of tours (on the official website) available and this is what we would recommend. The two tours are called 1. Secret Itineraries 2. Hidden Treasures Here's why you should book the tour instead of the museum combined ticket: - the tour costs pretty much the same as the combined ticket and unless you are particularly interested in the other museums of the combined ticket, it's more worth paying for the tour - you will get extra info from the guide and also have access to the palace after the tour on your own - the tour takes you to rooms not normally accessible to the public (so you won't get there if you go for the combined ticket) - the Secret Itineraries tour is a small group - maximum of 8 people (not sure about the Hidden Treasures as it's not stated on the website and we haven't done that tour) In terms of deciding which tour to do, look up some info on what each tour covers and decide based on that. We wanted to see secret passages and walk through the Bridge of Sighs, so we chose the Secret Itineraries tour. Another bonus of the tour was we ended up seeing many publicly accessible rooms in the palace without crowds - you can see how empty the place was in the pic below."

"This ornate gothic building was once the residence of the Doge of Venice (the republic's highest authority) and houses artworks by Tintoretto, Veronese, Titian, and other masters. Inside you'll can explore the institutional chambers where government business was conducted, the apartments where the Doge lived, the courtyard where Doges were crowned and VIP guests received, and the prisons, for a darker side of the palace. 💡 Tip: This is one of the busiest attractions in Venice; consider visiting at off-peak times or look into visiting after-hours (must be requested at least 5 days in advance). Also note that this is included in the Musei Civici of Venice's Museum Pass."

"Adjacent to St. Mark’s Basilica is the Doge’s Palace, the former residence of the Doge (the chief magistrate) of Venice. This stunning Gothic palace is a testament to Venice’s political and artistic history. As you explore the ornate chambers, you’ll encounter masterpieces by Titian, Veronese, and Tintoretto, which decorate the vast rooms, including the impressive Sala del Maggior Consiglio. One of the most memorable parts of the visit is crossing the Bridge of Sighs, which connects the palace to the old prisons. It’s said that prisoners sighed as they caught their last glimpse of Venice’s beauty before their imprisonment."