Doge's Palace Ticket & St. Mark’s Basilica (Optional)
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Overview
Discover the heart of Venice with the Doge's Palace Entry Ticket plus St. Mark’s Basilica (Optional). This experience lets people see the Doge's Palace, where Venice was once ruled. It's a walk through history, art, and power.
Visitors will walk through fancy rooms with beautiful art by famous artists like Tintoretto and Veronese. See the Golden Staircase and walk across the Bridge of Sighs, where prisoners once walked. If people choose the option when they book, they can also visit St. Mark’s Basilica. This is a great way to see Venice's most famous places.
The Doge's Palace ticket includes entry to the Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana. The experience excludes a guided tour, headphones for the audio guide, access to St. Mark’s Basilica (unless the "San Marco" option is picked), hotel pickup, and food/drinks. This adventure offers a deep dive into Venetian history.




Highlights
Step Back in Time: Explore the Doge's Palace, the center of Venice's history and power.
See Amazing Art: Marvel at paintings by Tintoretto and Veronese in the palace's grand rooms.
Walk the Bridge of Sighs: Cross the famous bridge and learn about its sad history.
Visit St. Mark's Basilica (Optional): Choose the option to see this beautiful church, too.
Explore Museums: Get into the Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana with your ticket.
Skip the Line (If Selected): Save time with skip-the-line entry to St. Mark's Basilica (if option selected).
Sentiment Analysis
Customers had mixed experiences. Some appreciated the proactive guide team and the lack of crowds, making it a worthwhile booking for those on a tight schedule. However, others felt the title was misleading and that waiting to purchase tickets might have been a cheaper option.

The guide team is proactive in ensuring entry.
It's a good booking to be safe if you're on a time budget.
The experience is especially non-busy on certain days.
Venice was remarked by other local guides as being especially non-busy on certain days.
Some customers felt the title was misleading regarding included activities.
One customer suggested that it might have been cheaper to wait and pay on the day of the visit due to the absence of a large line at midday on a Sunday.
The Journey
Doge's Palace
Step into the Doge's Palace, the former epicenter of Venetian power and a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Explore opulent chambers adorned with breathtaking frescoes by masters like Tintoretto, and traverse the iconic Bridge of Sighs to descend into the somber prison cells. This palace offers a profound glimpse into the political intrigue and artistic brilliance of the Venetian Republic, making it a must-see for history buffs and art enthusiasts alike.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes entry to the Doge's Palace, Correr Museum, National Archeological Museum, and Biblioteca Marciana. If the "San Marco" option is selected, skip-the-line entry to St. Mark’s Basilica is included. An audio guide is also provided with the Doge's Palace ticket. Not included are a guided tour, headphones for the audio guide, access to St. Mark’s Basilica (unless the "San Marco" option is selected), hotel pickup and drop-off, and food and drinks. There is no specified meetup location, pickup, or drop off.
Hot Tip
Some reviews suggest that the lines may not be as long during certain times of the week and that waiting might result in paying less. However, it's better to book in advance to ensure entry, especially if you're on a tight schedule.