The Doge's Palace at a glance
The Doge's Palace (Palazzo Ducale) stands on the waterfront next to St. Mark's Basilica. For centuries it was the home of the doge, the elected head of the Venetian Republic, and the place where the republic's councils and courts met. Today it is a museum run by the city's museum foundation, MUVE.
One thing surprises many visitors: there is no ticket for the palace alone. You buy the St. Mark's Square Museums ticket, which also covers three other museums on the square. The price list below is the one published on the museum's website in October 2026.
Doge's Palace tickets and prices 2026
Adult prices as of October 2026. Prices on the day can differ, so check the booking page.
| Ticket | Adult | Reduced | What it covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mark's Square Museums | €35 | €15 | Doge's Palace, Museo Correr, National Archaeological Museum, monumental rooms of the Marciana Library |
| Same ticket, online 30+ days ahead | €30 | €15 | Same museums, cheaper for early planners |
| Secret Itineraries | €40 | €20 | Guided tour plus unguided access to the standard museums, reservation required |
| The Doge's Hidden Treasures | €40 | €20 | Visit to the doge's chapel and antechapel, reservation required |
| Museum Pass | €50 | €25 | Doge's Palace plus the other civic museums, valid 6 months |
The ticket includes the MUVE app with an audio guide. Reduced tickets are for children aged 6 to 14, students aged 15 to 25, visitors over 65, and holders of the Rolling Venice card or an ISIC card. A "Seniors + Junior" rate also applies to groups of two adults with at least one young person up to 16. Residents of Venice, children aged 0 to 5 and certified guides enter free. People with disabilities and a companion are also free.
Our picks: Doge's Palace
A ticket only, a guided tour, or a combination with the basilica.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Doge's Palace, New Prisons and St. Mark's Basilica guided tour
A guided visit of both buildings with skip-the-line entry, the Bridge of Sighs and the Great Council Hall. The basilica terrace is only an upgrade.
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St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace and Bridge of Sighs
Includes the Bridge of Sighs, the New Prisons and the museums on St. Mark's Square. A guide, priority access and an audio guide only come with the matching option.
Check availability →Doge's Palace reserved entry ticket
Skip-the-line entry to the Doge's Palace plus the Museo Correr, the National Archaeological Museum and the Biblioteca Marciana. No guide is included.
Check availability →Doge's Palace tickets and tours
Skip-the-line entry, guided tours of the palace and combined visits with St. Mark's Basilica, with live prices and availability.
Opening hours
The palace is open every day of the year except, according to a reseller site, 25 December and 1 January. We could not confirm the closing days on the official site.
Summer: 1 April to 31 October
Open 9:00 to 19:00. Last entry is at 18:00.
Winter: 1 November to 31 March
Open 9:00 to 18:00. Last entry is at 17:00.
Entrance
Use the Porta del Frumento on the Piazzetta San Marco, the small square between the palace and the water. Closing procedures start 30 minutes before closing time.
Tickets without a time slot
A St. Mark's Square Museums ticket with no fixed entry time is valid for the Doge's Palace only from 12:00. If you want to go in the morning, book a ticket with a time.
Secret Itineraries and the Museum Pass
The Secret Itineraries tour (Itinerari Segreti) is a guided tour that comes on top of the standard museum visit. It costs €40 for adults and €20 for reduced tickets, and it includes unguided access to the standard museums. You can only join with a reservation, and the number of visitors is limited. Secondary sources give about 75 minutes and tours in Italian, English and French. The museum itself does not state this on the pages we checked, so confirm when you book.
The second special tour, The Doge's Hidden Treasures, visits the doge's private chapel and the room before it. It also costs €40 and €20. Reduced prices on both tours apply to holders of a Museum Pass, a Square Museums ticket or a Clock Tower ticket, with valid ID.
The Museum Pass (€50, or €25 reduced) is valid for six months and gives one entry per museum. You do not need a reservation. It pays off if you also want Ca' Rezzonico, the glass museum on Murano or the lace museum on Burano. The Clock Tower is not included.
The Bridge of Sighs and the rest of the route
What you can expect inside, and what we cannot confirm.
Bridge of Sighs
A secondary source lists the bridge as part of the standard route through the palace. The official visitor page does not say so explicitly, so treat it as likely, not guaranteed.
Bridge of Sighs →Other museums on the ticket
The same ticket opens the Museo Correr, the National Archaeological Museum and the Marciana Library rooms on St. Mark's Square. Plan extra time if you want all of them.
Not free on Sundays
Only a reseller site claims free Sundays, so do not count on it. Free entry on the Musei in Festa days in 2026 applied only to residents of the 44 municipalities of the Venice metropolitan area and Mogliano Veneto.
Clock Tower
The Torre dell'Orologio is visited on a guided tour that must be booked ahead. Children under 6 are not admitted. We could not verify the current price.
Plan the rest of your day
The palace sits next to the other main sights of the square.
St. Mark's Basilica
Timed tickets from €10, the dress code and the bell tower.
Bridge of Sighs
What the bridge is, how it connects to the palace and where to see it.
Venice in one day
Where the palace fits into a realistic one-day route.
Venice access fee
Which days day trippers pay in 2027.
Doge's Palace: frequently asked questions
How much does the Doge's Palace cost?
The St. Mark's Square Museums ticket, which includes the palace, costs €35 for adults in 2026. If you buy online more than 30 days before your visit, it is €30. Reduced tickets are €15.
Can I buy a ticket for the Doge's Palace only?
No. The palace is only sold as part of the St. Mark's Square Museums ticket, which also covers the Museo Correr, the Archaeological Museum and the Marciana Library rooms.
When is the Doge's Palace open?
From 1 April to 31 October it is open 9:00 to 19:00 with last entry at 18:00. From 1 November to 31 March it is open 9:00 to 18:00 with last entry at 17:00.
Is the Secret Itineraries tour worth it?
It costs €40 and requires a reservation. It is a guided tour with the normal museum access included. It suits visitors who want a guide rather than the self-guided route. A second tour, The Doge's Hidden Treasures, costs the same.
Is the Bridge of Sighs included in the ticket?
According to a secondary source it is part of the standard route. The official visitor page does not confirm this, so check when you book. You can also see the bridge from outside for free.
Is the Museum Pass worth €50?
Only if you plan to visit several civic museums within six months. For the palace and one or two other museums, the single ticket is usually cheaper.